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Saving Energy and Conserving Water Tips

Tips on how to save energy with your appliances. Energy saving tips. Save energy all year long. Types of energy, alternative and renewable power sources; solar energy, wind energy. Water conservation tips; ways to conserve water

GE Mechanical Time Switch 24-Hour Water Heater Timer Review

GE Mechanical Time Switch Review; Water Heater Timer Review; control the time your heater heater is on

Smart Meter - Definition and Use

What a smart meter is and why they are in use; understanding smart electricity meters

10 Electrifying Facts About Your Fusebox by Compare Electricity Rates

Learn the basics of your electrical panel breaker box, what fuses do and other things you should know.

Phantom Power

Understand what phantom power is and look for ways to cut the flow of wasteful energy

6 Things You Must Do if You Have a Smart Meter

6 Things you must do if you want to save money on a smart meter; on TOU rates and a smart meter? Ways to save money and reduce your smart meter bills

7 Ways to Save Energy With a Top Load Washer

7 Ways to Save Energy With a Top Load Washer

Time of Use Electricity Rates (TOU)

Time of use electricity rates are usually tied into smart meter programs. Learn about time of use (TOU) hydro rates; time of use electricity rates - what they are

Conserving Water - Water Conservation Tips

Practical ways to conserve water; water conservation tips, saving water, how you can save water and save energy as well

Cash for Appliances US Energy Efficient Appliance Program

Keep informed on the stimulus cash for energy efficient appliances program being rolled out across the US

Green Energy - Definition and Common Sources

Green energy - definition and common sources

The Yellow EnergyGuide Label - What it Means

Understand what the EnergyGuide label means and buy products that have lower operating costs

Renewable Energy

Definition and common sources of renewable energy

Save Energy With Electrical Outlet and Switch Plate Insulators

Keep out drafts with electrical outlet and switch plate insulators.

Alternative Energy - Definition and Use

What alternative energy is and common sources

Energy - Definition and Use

The common use and definition of energy and how it relates to a home

Solar Energy - Definition and Common Sources

Common sources and definition of solar energy

Wind Energy - Definition and Common Sources

What wind energy is why it is renewable source of power

Energy Star Rating - What it is

Explanation of Energy Star and what it means for an appliance.

Energy Saving Tips for Your Appliances & Housewares

Energy saving tips for your home appliances and housewares. Save money in energy costs with these helpful tips.

Video on Energy Saving Tips

Video showing tips on how to save energy at home

Which Way Should the Ceiling Fan Rotate?

Tips on to set your ceiling fan for summer and winter settings and energy savings

Video on Energy Saving at Home & Ceiling Fan Rotation

Video on Energy Saving Tips for the Home and on how to set your ceiling fan for winter and summer savings

Energy Saving Tips from Procter & Gamble

Saving energy while washing clothes...and other great tips

How to Clean a Ceiling Fan - Video

Video from About.com on how to clean a ceiling fan

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