Whether you’re moving into a new house and need to sign up for electric service because your existing plan will be ending soon (or you’re unhappy with it), deciding on an energy plan can seem like a daunting task. There are a million providers to choose from, there’s a ...
You've probably heard about a carbon footprint — the number of greenhouse gases an individual, action, or entity produces. But did you know that there's also something called a water footprint? As you can probably guess, it refers to how much water those same entities or ...
With the push for green energy being decades old, it begs the question, how far have we come? How many people are using green energy, and what is the impact? Considering that global warming and climate change are still very much on the radar, it seems probable that green energy ...
Business operations aren’t what they used to be 10 years ago — or even five! Until recently, most people haven’t even heard the term “single use plastics” or thought of replacing a plastic straw with a paper one. Today, sustainability is one of the biggest factors ...
Although it flows freely from our faucets day in and day out, our actual freshwater supply is limited. Of all the water on planet earth, only 3% is fresh (meaning drinkable for humans and not salty), and 2.5% of that is currently unusable. The majority of available fresh water ...
Major appliances can be expensive. It’s not every day that you casually “window shop” for a new refrigerator or just “pop into” the store to pick up a washing machine. That’s why choosing the right one — one that’s energy-efficient — when you truly need it is ...
It’s no secret that not all buildings are created equal. That applies to both aesthetics and sustainability. Homes and other buildings that don’t use sustainable design and building methods have higher utility bills, lower air quality, and potentially harmful substances in ...
These days, nearly every household has a programmable thermostat. The cheapest versions of these convenient contraptions only cost around $20, and they can save you hundreds in home heating and cooling costs every year. Now, enter the smart thermostat—the ...
It’s safe to say that everyone wants a cheaper energy bill. One way to accomplish this is to get an electricity plan with a great rate (like one from Chariot 😉), but you can do more. Specifically — How much you pay on your bill is directly correlated to how much ...
These days, it’s hard to remember a time before LED light bulbs. Remember those incandescent light bulbs? The ones you were afraid to touch because they got so hot? Those were invented in 1879 — over 140 years ago! Before LEDs, incandescents were our only option, and only ...
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