The Big Game in Atlanta is cause for celebration, and for many, it’s for the biggest party you’ll host at home all year. Did you know that this year’s venue, the Mercedes Benz Stadium, is ‘most sustainable sports venue in the world’?[1] In fact, it was the first...
12 Ways to Save on Energy Costs This Winter It’s no secret that heating costs are one of the most significant contributors to your monthly energy bill. In fact, temperature control accounts for almost half of the average energy bill.[1] In the cold, cold months of...
What Are the Energy Costs of Holiday Lights? The holiday season is a time of joy, cheer, togetherness, … and big spending. You can expect to shell out some money for gifts, food, travel, and family get-togethers. However, when you’re planning your holiday budget,...
With the Texas summer heat reaching peak intensity, everyone is doing their best to stay cool while also trying to keep their energy costs under control. As you know, managing summer cooling costs is a challenge. Running your air conditioning at full blast, 24/7 can...
In this day and age, so many are involved in the ever-growing conversation about climate change and air quality that the issue has been catapulted to the forefront of the environmental movement, with no real long-term solution on the horizon (yet). However, the...
Feeling cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter ain’t rocket science—it’s as easy as changing your ceiling fan direction. In this post, you’ll learn which direction is best for each season and how to change the direction of your ceiling fan, as well as a few...
Chances are if you’re reading this post, you care about the planet. But what about your home state or city? To help you sort things out, we’ve compiled and ranked Internet search results related to the planet using Google Trends, teasing out which states (and which...
If you’ve lived through a Texas summer, you know about heat on a whole different level from the rest of the country. You also likely know how easily your electricity bill can spike during the warmer seasons. However, with a few smart choices, you can reduce your...
Incandescent bulbs have been the standard in electric lighting since their invention. But as electricity costs rise across the United States, competition for this simple product has peaked, and a new crop of energy-efficient light bulbs is slowly phasing out the...
Proper use of programmable thermostats can save around $180 per year on heating and cooling costs according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). But let’s be honest—how many homeowners properly use programmable thermostats? These small devices can be...
