With summer just around the corner, it’s time to look at the most energy efficient air conditioners on the market for 2012. After all, heating and cooling your home can make up about 50% of your energy bill, so investing in efficient air conditioning is economically wise as well as environmentally friendly. I’ve looked at [...]
I was glancing back at Joe’s article on the Top Five High Efficiency Washing Machine Choices for 2010 and it really struck me how washers have improved in just two short years. The top models in 2010 had an estimated annual energy use of 107 kWh/year, whereas the 2012 top models are down to 83 [...]
Televisions have become the centrepiece of many households; a window, if you will, to worlds we may not otherwise be able to access. Over the years our televisions have grown, as has their energy use. So, which are the most energy efficient televisions on the market for 2012? Shockingly, some of the larger, high resolution [...]
I’m following in Joe’s footsteps this year and listing the most energy efficient refrigerators available in 2012. So, if you’re considering a new fridge, read on. If you’re not sure whether you need a new fridge, you might need to do some energy calculations to determine whether a new efficient fridge will save you money. [...]
Solar heating systems can refer to both heating water and heating air. Whether you are heating water or air in your home, a solar system can help reduce utility bills as well as reduce your carbon footprint. The principal is generally the same for both in that either liquid or air is heated through a [...]