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Blow Hard - Ceiling Fans

clip_image001What uses a little energy to save a lot of energy? Well, experts say a ceiling fan can save up to 40 percent on your summer cooling costs, and up to 10 percent during the winter heating season, all while costing less than a $1 per month to operate. Those are some pretty impressive numbers which translate into energy and dollars saved. (more…)

Posted by greenman on March 3rd, 2008 No Comments

Green Switch

Power Strips

There has been buzz over the last few months as news hit about how much power is used by new technology TVs.  Specifically, plasma and LCD TVs constantly use power and significantly more power than traditional tube TVs when turned off.

There have been lots of tips out there on how to handle this, like unplugging the equipment or using a power strip.  But there are some factors to keep in mind when taking these actions.  Here’s a short guide on how to green your electronics and entertainment center power consumption.

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Posted by ecodaddy on February 26th, 2008 No Comments

Green Real Estate

Often, one of the first steps in finding a new house is finding a real estate broker.  It is kind of a weird experience, as I usually try to avoid sales people.  In my search, I came across a green approach some brokers are taking to differentiate themselves in a tough market.

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Posted by ecodaddy on February 19th, 2008 No Comments