Archive for the ‘Lighting’ Category
A Quick Shop Light Substitute
We have a cat, a sweet old cat. She came with my wife into our marriage. For various reasons (allergies, dog vs. cat aggression, and nasty things some old cats do especially when un attended) she is relegated to the basement. The dark, dirty, unfinished basement. So naturally, we have compassion on the cat and [...]
January 17, 2010
Tags: Energy Conservation, Energy Efficient Posted in: Energy Conservation, Lighting 
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How to Save Energy – 101 Ways from the Evident to the Extreme
Here’s a challenge: implement 12 (more) of these energy conservation products and strategies over the next year. Take another step toward energy independence.
1.     Turn off the lights when you leave a room.
2.     Install a motion / occupancy sensor in a room that you go in and out of frequently at night.
3.     [...]
January 10, 2010
Tags: Alternative Energy, CFL's, Energy Conservation, LED's, Weatherize Posted in: Alternative Energy, Energy Conservation, Lighting, Weatherize 2 Comments
Cost effective LED lamps now available.
LED technology continues to improve, and now Cree Lighting has a lamp that replaces 75 Watt Floodligh bulbs in existing 6″ recessed can light fixtures. They are cost effective for those can lights that are on for several hours every day, like in your kitchen or on a porch. These lamps can save you $300 [...]
January 5, 2010
Tags: LED's Posted in: Energy Conservation, Lighting No Comments
Exploring Options for Low Energy Light Bulbs
Legislation may make traditional incandescent lights obsolete by 2014. Vying for their place as the new bulbs for home use are two low energy light bulbs known as compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and light emitting diodes (LEDs). Both types of bulb have technological shortcomings, but they also have strengths that could lead to wide-spread adoption.
CFL [...]
January 5, 2010
Tags: CFL's, LED's Posted in: Energy Conservation, Lighting One Comment
How to Go Green Like a Wizard: Ten Lessons That We Can Learn From Hogwarts
If you have ever read or watched the Harry Potter series you may think that it is all about the forces of good battling the forces of evil. Or you might think it’s just the entertaining chronicles of three young kids growing up in the magical world created by the brilliant mind of J. [...]
December 6, 2009
Tags: Daylighting, Earth Sheltering, Energy Conservation Posted in: Energy Conservation, Lawn and Garden, Lighting, Water Conservation 2 Comments
The Green First Fifteen – 15 High Impact Energy Saving Products and Strategies
There are many things that you can do to save energy that will pay you back very quickly, some within just a few months. Here are fifteen energy saving products and strategies that will save you hundreds of dollars every year.
1. Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL’s): Replace any incandescent bulb in your house that you use [...]
August 16, 2009
Tags: Energy Conservation, Insulation, Water Conservation, Weatherize Posted in: Energy Conservation, Lawn and Garden, Lighting, Water Conservation No Comments
Will Incandescents Make a Comeback?
One of the main stumbling blocks to the sustainability movement has been that many people just don’t want to change the way they do things or what they buy. Some don’t like the color of CFL’s, others are concerned about the mercury they contain. LED’s are very efficient, but they are very expensive and it’s [...]
June 12, 2009
Tags: CFL's, LED's Posted in: Energy Conservation, Lighting No Comments
Solar Lighting
There are several reasons to install lighting outside of your house: to increase security, to encourage outdoor living to extend into the evening and to accent certain features in your garden among others. The great news is that it is easy to power these exterior light fixtures by the sun. Furthermore,  when installation costs and [...]
March 23, 2009
Tags: Photovoltaics Posted in: Energy Conservation, Lawn and Garden, Lighting, Strategy/Product of the Week No Comments
