Different Types of Light Bulbs and what you should Consider
With the introduction and establishment of federal energy-efficiency requirements, choosing and understanding different bulb types is more confusing than ever. In the past, people used to plug in another incandescent bulb when the existent one burned out, following the same practices as in Thomson Edison’s times. Consumers must now be concerned with using bulbs which…
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Why are the Lib Dems trying to water down energy efficiency regulations?
Leading Liberal Democrat MPs, including Nick Clegg and Ed Davey, could end up blocking their own local councils from setting …
Have an energy-efficient summer
Now that the weather is warming up, it is time to start thinking about how to enjoy your summer while saving energy at the same time. A little time spent preparing now will help prevent needless energy waste and too high fuel bills. After all, the bills should be reducing now that the sun is…
Wind farms: what you need to know
The UK has more than its fair share of windy weather, it seems. Yet, how much do we know about the wind and why it has been harnessed by wind farms across the UK? Here are five facts about the wind and wind farms to blow your mind. Wind is basically air in motion, produced…
Black diamond: what is coal?
Coal has long been used as a fuel for generating heat and power. Multiple generations of miners have spent entire working lives digging it out of seams in the earth, while factories and domestic houses have powered by it for centuries. Stocks of coal are now depleting, and awareness of the importance of preserving the…
Preparing for a warmer winter
Although it might seem as if summer has only just ended, there is a definite chill in the air now, which is a timely warning that the colder weather of winter is not too far away. It is a good idea to prepare for the cold now, preparing the house and getting everything sorted in…
Climate change: what you need to know
The planet is getting hotter; there is clear evidence of this all around us. In fact, temperatures have risen by 1 C, which is a huge increase when considered on a worldwide scale. This phenomenon is known as global warming and is caused by climate change, but does it just mean that we can look forward…
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