Residential Solar Photovoltaics – a Primer As more municipalities, cities, states, and provinces get into the renewable energy stream, interest is growing. Time for a quick primer on residential sized photovoltaic (PV) systems. What is Photovoltaic? Solar can be used to heat water, or generate electricity. If you use solar to heat water, it’s called [...]
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SHARP Introduces Model DL-L60AV LED Lamp with Adjustable Color Function – WHY? SHARPCorporation will introduce nine new LED light models to the Japanese market, including a model that can change color. The model DL-L60AV LED Lamp features an Adjustable Color Function that enables users to change the color of the white light emitted from the lamp [...]
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Green and Clean – DIY Cleaning Products Got the spring cleaning bug? Rather than trotting to the store to purchase chemical cleaning products, why not make your own, SAFE, cleaning solutions. Vinegar, Lemons and Baking Soda, make the base for many homemade solutions. Here are a number of easy to make cleaners and where they [...]
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Random Acts of Green run your ceiling fans counter-clockwise to push air down. You’ll feel about 10% cooler with the breeze blowing over you. blow up your car tires – keep them properly inflated for better gas mileage. Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. take unused drugs back to the drug [...]
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Mother’s Day Gift Suggestions This year, why not try something different on Mother’s Day. The most popular Mother’s Day gifts include: flowers candy (chocolate) perfume jewelry magazines and books candles a card breakfast in bed a phone call dinner out If your mother is like mine, what she appreciates the most, is spending time with [...]
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Energy Conservation Week – 63 Tips to Save Energy Energy Conservation Week runs from May 17 to 23, 2009. Here’s a list of 63 tips to save energy and therefore save you money, at the same time. 1 Schedule an energy audit of your home — and act on the results. 2 Have my central air [...]
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Consumer Trends in Green Living Just returned from the Green Living show in Toronto and two strong trends are evident. Organic Foods Organic foods are going mainstream. A huge selection of organic products are now available. What is different from the past however, is the distribution channel – mainstream grocery chains. Product quality remains high [...]
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Rain Barrel Setup Spring has arrived and it’s time to dig out the rain barrels. In my case, it is only a 5 minute process to hook up my 4 rain barrels. For the winter, the rain barrels were disconnected and turned upside down to ensure there was no water inside to freeze and [...]
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