money-saving ideas
Classes Are About to Start -- Online! August 28th, 2008
Online Education Saves Energy, Saves Money
Millions of kids are about to go back to school next week -- right alongside millions of adults looking to take their careers to the next level. This year, more and more of college students adults...more
Want Solar Power? Let RoofRay Calculate Your Solar Potential August 22nd, 2008
Thinking about putting solar panels on your house, but not sure how effective they'll be? RoofRay has an answer. This great online tool uses Google Maps to calculate the amount of energy that you will likely...more
SunLight Flashlights Save Energy, Save Lives August 15th, 2008
Buy a Solar-Powered Flashlight, Do Some Good
Imagine a rural area in central Africa, with no running water, no paved roads, and no access to electricity. Life there is dependent upon daylight. Once the sun is down, work comes to stop, unless...more
LED Plus Solar Equals a Great Outdoor Lamp August 14th, 2008
Light Your Yard in an Energy Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Way!
As we've written here before, LED light bulbs are poised to become the next big thing in lighting. They're even more energy efficient than CFL bulbs, and they last an incredibly long time. LEDs are making...more
Mobile Fun Announces Solar-Powered Case for 3G iPhone August 8th, 2008
It Charges, It Stores Power, and It Can Power Your Other Devices, Too
With more than a million 3G iPhones already on the streets, it's no surprise that companies are announcing accessories to help make the new phones even more fun -- and even greener. The latest will soon...more
Free Software Cuts PC Power Consumption August 7th, 2008
Did you know that your home PC can account for up to 10% of your energy bill? Well, software company Verdiem has a new way to help you cut that cost and, as a result,...more
D-Link Introduces Greener Wi-Fi August 5th, 2008
New Wireless Routers Use Up to 41% Less Energy
When you're done using your PC, you turn it off, right? But what about your wireless router? Do you turn that off, too? If you're like most people (or businesses), you probably leave your Wi-Fi running 24-7....more
How to Buy a Greener TV July 24th, 2008
Save Energy, Save the Environment with These Simple Guidelines
My friend Joe recently suffered a terrible tragedy: lightning struck near his house, and the resulting energy surge fried his coffee maker, alarm clock, old VCR and, worst of all, three TV sets. And so Joe...more
Save Energy by Installing Motion-Sensitive Lighting July 17th, 2008
Okay, you've installed CFL light bulbs in your house to save energy, but what's the next step for saving energy and saving money? How about installing motion sensors to automatically turn some of your lights...more
Save Water with a Smart Sprinkler July 8th, 2008
Cyber-Rain Uses 30-70% Less Water
Got lawn? If so, then you've probably started watering it already this season. But have you given much thought to your water bills, and how much water you are using? One way to reduce your water...more
