energy vampires
Save Money and Energy -- Unplug Your Gaming Consoles! November 27th, 2008
Looking for energy vampires in your home? Look no further than your gaming system. Chances are, it's sucking power from your walls at right this very moment... It's estimated that 35-40% of U.S. homes have some...more
Track Your Energy Use by the Second with The Energy Detective September 5th, 2008
Find Out Exactly How Much Electricity You're Using
How much electricity do you use when you turn on a light? When you're watching TV? When you wash your dishes? How about if you're doing all three at once? The Energy Detective ("TED" for short)...more
5 Ways to Green Your PC -- Without Spending a Penny September 4th, 2008
How many hours a day do you spend on your PC? Two? Four? Eight? Twelve? (Okay, I'm not quite that bad, but I do average about 8 hours a day.) PCs -- especially desktops -- can...more
Cold Soda Equals High Energy Costs May 15th, 2008
Businesses Risk Hidden Costs from Inefficient Vending Machines
When the city of Juneau, Alaska, experienced a severe energy shortage last month, local businesses quickly unplugged some of their most energy-dependant appliances: vending machines. According to the U.S. government's ENERGY STAR program, the average vending...more
