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...
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 lightbulbs 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...
Are you interested in boosting your company’s energy efficiency, but worried about the investment required? You’re in luck—installing solar panels and new windows aren’t the only ways to make your workplace more energy efficient; any business can be eco-friendly by...
Though you may not think of oil-country Texas as a green energy state, plenty of businesses, government organizations, and progressive individuals have become sustainability champions for the state. Texas, called a “Renewable Energy Pioneer” by the Wall Street...
Smart thermostats are the next generation of home technology. Not only are they sleek and smart, but they also provide a wealth of information about your home’s power use that can help you improve your overall energy efficiency. Here are four ways a smart...
It's 2017, and you know what that means: it’s resolution time again. Joining the gym and eating healthy are respectable goals, but why not try something new and make this year the year you beef up your home’s energy efficiency? Here are five easy energy-saving...
It takes a lot of energy to keep your home feeling comfortable all year long. We’ve got good news, though: there are plenty of ways you can improve your home’s energy efficiency and bring your overall energy use down. So grab a pen and start checking these...
