Entries tagged Electricity

1. Frugal intermediates guide to green

   By Huddler's Green Home Community Posted Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:25pm PDT for huddlergreenhome

   

   Save over $7,000 in 5 years, with a modest $1,200 investment in home upgrades to save energy and water. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Gardening,
   • Home and Garden,
   • Tips,
   • Electricity,
   • Water,
   • House

2. Dig this energy-saving switch

   By Hank Green Posted Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:04am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Kevin Rose, founder of Digg.com, promotes a whole-house switch to save energy. Watch his video to see the clever way he manages it. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Electricity,
   • Tools,
   • Video

3. First platinum LEED-certified data center

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Fri Aug 8, 2008 5:21pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   Data centers are usually huge energy pits. But Advanced Data Centers in Sacramento, Calif., gets the highest green rating for its cool, new building. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Computers,
   • Buildings,
   • Electricity,
   • Heating-Cooling

4. The buzz on electricity from people power

   By Sheryl Canter Posted Thu Aug 7, 2008 11:39am PDT for climate411

   

   A London nightclub has special floors that convert groovin' moves into power, while a gym uses workout machine movement to pump up the lights. A Japanese concert was electrified by pedaling. What's next? Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Electricity

5. Free software cuts PC energy ise

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Thu Aug 7, 2008 8:37am PDT for ecogeek

   

   A new free software program help cut PC energy use by allowing users to schedule when their computer goes into sleep mode. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Computers,
   • Electricity,
   • Tools

6. Wireless network routers get the green treatment

   By Forecast Earth Correspondent Don Willmott Posted Wed Aug 6, 2008 10:21am PDT for forecastearth

   

   Cut down on vampire power with a new Wi-Fi router that uses 40 percent less energy. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Shopping,
   • Computers,
   • Reviews,
   • Electricity

7. Dell beats its goal for carbon neutrality

   By Hank Green Posted Wed Aug 6, 2008 6:37am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Less than a year ago, Dell said that it would be completely carbon neutral. By cutting power use, buying wind and solar energy, and using carbon credits, the computer company reached its goal early. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Business,
   • Computers,
   • Carbon Offsets,
   • Electricity

8. Frugal beginners guide to going green

   By Huddler's Green Home Community Posted Mon Aug 4, 2008 10:22pm PDT for huddlergreenhome

   

   Find out how to spend less than $1,200 to save over $8,000 over the course of five years. Yep, going green can actually save you some green. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Finances,
   • Home and Garden,
   • Driving,
   • Tips,
   • Oil and Gas,
   • Electricity

9. Spain opening up as big electric car market

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Fri Aug 1, 2008 10:47am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Spain has announced its intention to put 1 million EVs on the roads by 2014 as part of the government's plan to hunker down on decreasing energy use. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Cars,
   • Electricity,
   • Commuting

10. Cool in-home energy display from Tendril

    By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:07am PDT for ecogeek

    

    Tendril’s in-home display takes the basic smart-grid idea a step further by translating energy use into dollars. That oughta work. Read full post »

    Related topics:

    • Electricity,
    • House