The Hidden Cost of Convenience
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- Published on Tuesday, 16 September 2014 00:53
- Written by Shawn Fitzpatrick
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With so many different devices deemed necessary these days, people often are unaware of the amount of energy used and the costs associated with keeping these devices running. While there has been a lot of discussion on "vampire" devices, electronics that continue to consumer power even when in the stand-by position, it seems that many other everyday hidden costs are overlooked.
Did you know?
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- Published on Thursday, 04 September 2014 00:12
- Written by Shawn Fitzpatrick
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A report in Bicycle Retailer found that in the United States less than one trip in 100 is by bicycle. Americans rely more heavily on their cars for daily trips. If that ratio were raised to one and one half trips per 100, which is less than one bike trip every two weeks for the average person,
Are tankless water heaters for you?
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- Published on Sunday, 10 August 2014 00:16
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Thirty percent of a home's energy budget goes to heating water for cleaning and bathing. Some homeowners are looking to new and efficient tankless water heaters as an option on saving money on water heating costs and saving space around the house, as tankless heaters are much smaller than traditional water heaters.