How to Save Energy at Home - Part 3 of 3 You've done the simple stuff so you're now at step 3. This article about how to save energy at home - part 3 of 3, talks about projects that cost some money. Some are very inexpensive, and others are very expensive. An example The post How to Save Energy at Home – Part 3 of 3 appeared first on Energy Forums.| Energy Forums
How to Save Energy at Home - Part 2 of 3 In this article, step 2, it's time to take your electrical savings to the next level. It's easy and you can make it fun. Make it a weekend project and involve your spouse and family so you get buy-in on the project. Don't The post How to Save Energy at Home – Part 2 of 3 appeared first on Energy Forums.| Energy Forums
Degree Days and Weather Normalization Why do I need degree days? You need degree days to find out if your energy projects actually save energy or not. Suppose I tell you that my electric bill for the hot month of August was only $50. Doesn't mean much does it? There is no reference. So The post Degree Days and Weather Normalization appeared first on Energy Forums.| Energy Forums
How to Save Energy at Home - Part 1 of 3 This simple 3-step process can save you electrical and gas energy at home. I've divided it into 3 articles as follows: Step 1: No tools, no cost, no outside help. Simple tips to grab gains with no investment. Step 2: Take your savings The post How to Save Energy at Home – Part 1 of 3 appeared first on Energy Forums.| Energy Forums
What is Renewable Energy? Renewable energy comes from renewable sources. That much seems self-evident. However, I often get the questions: What is renewable energy What is alternative energy What is green energy What is sustainable energy Let's examine each type of energy and attempt to come up with a definition for each. There will The post What is Renewable Energy? appeared first on Energy Forums.| Energy Forums
Residential Energy Consumption by Type of Use A gradual shift is occurring in how energy is used in U.S. homes. Here we break down residential energy consumption by type of use and compare usage in different regions of the United States. Residential energy consumption by type of use For the first time The post Residential Energy Consumption by Type of Use appeared first on Energy Forums.| Energy Forums
Biomass Energy In 2012 biomass energy accounted for about 5% of the energy used in the United States. I'll talk about what biomass energy is, discuss the various forms and sources, and then talk about how it fits into our home energy picture and how it can be used to save money. GRASS, COWS The post Biomass Energy appeared first on Energy Forums.| Energy Forums
Methane from Landfills Methane is a hydrocarbon gas (CH4). It is a greenhouse gas and it is explosive. Methane is generated by decomposition (in landfills, swamps, in the stomachs of cows, etc.) and is considered a biomass energy fuel. In this discussion we will focus on methane from landfills. Natural gas is approximately 80-99% The post Methane from Landfills appeared first on Energy Forums.| Energy Forums
Wood vs Natural Gas Cost Comparison I’ll show you how to work through the calculations for a wood vs natural gas cost comparison to determine if it is cheaper to heat your house with wood or gas. You can follow through with me, or jump to the end to see the results. We’ll determine The post Wood vs Natural Gas Cost Comparison appeared first on Energy Forums.| Energy Forums
The behavioral and technical approaches to saving energy provide different ways to view how energy is saved. This article discusses characteristics of each.| Energy Forums
Your residential energy conservation community for homeowners and homebuilders to learn and discuss how to save money on electricity, gas and water bills.| Energy Forums
Humidity greatly affects the cost of heating and cooling. Learn why. Get tips to improve comfort and save money on energy whether humidity is high or low.| Energy Forums