Two More Tax Free Energy Star Days
Energy Efficient Week is finishing up on Wednesday, October 11. That means you still have a couple more tax free days to purchase Energy Star items up to $1500, such as: dishwasher, clothes washer, air conditioner, ceiling fan, fluorescent light bulb, dehumidifier, programmable thermostat, or refrigerator. This is the perfect time to stock up on those CFLs that we talked about! Also, readers,...
Read MorePledge to Change Your Bulbs
Environmental Defense is asking you to pledge to swap out regular light bulbs with super-energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). "Replace one 100-watt bulb with a just-as-bright 30-watt compact fluorescent, and cut more than 1,300 pounds of carbon dioxide pollution over the life of the bulb. Swap out two bulbs to lower your household emissions by more than a ton!" Sign...
Read MoreJacksonville Will Make Own Biodiesel
I know I’ve gone outside of Miami more than once this week, but I find it very interesting to hear green initiatives elsewhere in Florida. Today’s news is that Jacksonville, FL will begin to make its own biodiesel. The fuel will be used for fire trucks and garbage trucks, among others. The fuel will be made from used cooking oil donated from local restaurants. They’ll process...
Read MorePoll Results: Energy Usage
The totals are in. The question: How many KWH (kilowatt hours) a day do you spend in your home? Survey says you probably spend a lot of money on your electric bill…probably over $100/month. (See original post.) Soon, we’ll start providing more tools on how to save energy inside your home. To get started, take our new poll: How many CFL light bulbs do you have in your home? To learn...
Read MoreThe Easiest Way to Reduce Your Energy Usage
The number one easiest way to reduce the energy usage in your home (or office, for that matter) is to change your light bulbs. Instead of the typically 60W and 100W bulbs, use compact fluorescent bulbs and consume just 1/3 of the energy. Does it really make that much of a difference in the energy? Yes. A 100W bulb pulls, well, 100 watts an hour. A compact fluorescent bulb that gives off the same...
Read MoreNew Poll: What’s Your Daily KWH Usage?
Our new poll requires just a little bit of homework. We’d like to know, what is your home’s daily KWH (kilowatt hour) usage? This info is found on your FPL bill in the bottom left hand corner, as circled in the image below. Take the poll now. ...
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