Did you know that a typical American household spends 20% of their energy bills on appliances and home electronics? These appliances are: Clothes washers and dryers Computers Dishwashers Home audio equipment Refrigerator and freezers Room air conditioners Televisions, DVD players, and VCRs Water heaters So using energy efficient appliances will make a big difference in [...]
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How to Read Residential Electric Meters
he basic unit of measure of electric power is the watt. One thousand watts are called a kilowatt. If you use one thousand watts of power in one hour you have used a kilowatt-hour (kWh). Your electric utility bills you by the kWh. The standard electric power meter is a clock-like device driven by the [...]
Making Your Own Clean Electricity
Generating electricity using your own small renewable energy system fits the circumstances and values of some home and small-business owners. Although it takes time and money to research, buy, and maintain a system, many people enjoy the independence they gain and the knowledge that their actions are helping the environment. A renewable energy system can [...]
Buying Clean Electricity
The electricity industry is changing. At least 50% of customers have the option to purchase renewable electricity directly from their power supplier, and all customers have the option of purchasing renewable energy certificates. Such power is sometimes referred to as “green power” or “clean power.” In most states, you can buy clean power through one [...]