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10 Ways to Save Energy with your Smartphone
As smartphones become increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, it’s important to consider their impact on energy consumption. According to a study by the Natural Resources Defense Council, smartphones and tablets account for 10% of total residential energy consumption in the United States. However, there are several simple steps you can take to reduce the…
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Saving energy by using a programmable thermostat
Heating and cooling makes up almost half of your home’s energy consumption. That’s a lot! But one easy way to reduce those costs is by using a programmable thermostat. It remembers to adjust the temperature when you are at work, or at night when you are sleeping, so you don’t have to set it manually…
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Energy Saving Tricks for the Summer Time
Eventhough summer time is far away (at least for us US folks, our Australian readers can use these tricks immediately), these tricks are great to implement during the cold winter days as they will not only keep you busy and warm from activities, they make sure your home is ready for spring and summer. Window…