Minimizing Energy Waste in Remote Work Environments

Minimizing Energy Waste in Remote Work Environments

The prevalence of remote work has surged due to the pandemic, affording individuals the opportunity to earn a living from the comfort of their homes. Whether fielding support center calls or managing extensive data entry tasks, the benefits of remote work are abundant. However, this convenience comes with its own set of challenges, notably the potential for increased energy consumption. Fortunately, there are numerous strategies to mitigate excess energy usage while working remotely.

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Top 10 Energy-Saving Tips for Everyday Life

Top 10 Energy-Saving Tips for Everyday Life

If you're concerned about the environment and protecting the planet, then it is time to think about energy-saving. Over the past few years, the issues of energy saving and climate change have been discussed continually and are now hot topics. Buzzwords like "energy conservation," "climate crisis," and "renewable energy" are often used in media. Of course, while we're eager to contribute to the effort to combat climate change and protect the environment, it's not always easy to understand what these terms mean for us individually.

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What is the Difference Between Wholesale and Retail Energy?

What is the Difference Between Wholesale and Retail Energy?

With inflation reducing the spending power of many households and business around the world, many of us are concerned about the rising cost of energy. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in the US, the average retail expenditure on electricity alone rose 4.3% in 2021 to an average of .013.7 kilowatts per hour (roughly $122 per month) for residential homes.

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Effective Ways to Improve Energy Efficiency in Your Factory

Effective Ways to Improve Energy Efficiency in Your Factory

Guest post by Kaishan USA

You usually can’t build something without breaking a sweat, and that’s why the manufacturing sector consumes more power than most other industries. According to the US Energy Information Administration, in 2019 manufacturing accounted for 32% of total energy consumption in the country. Heavy equipment and complex systems require a lot of juice to keep products moving along the supply chain. However, that doesn’t mean all of what’s used is necessary, and there are numerous ways that factories can reduce their energy use and improve the efficiency in their day-to-day operations.

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Repairs to Complete Around Your Home for Lower Energy Use

Repairs to Complete Around Your Home for Lower Energy Use

When you want to lower your energy use and reduce utility costs, there are several things you can do around the house to get quick results. Related costs are generally worth the investment based on immediate savings that will begin to repay your outlay. Here are some suggestions for improvements you can make in your home to use less energy.

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How to Reduce and Greenify Your Power Consumption

How to Reduce and Greenify Your Power Consumption

If you are concerned about energy costs and the effect of fossil fuels on the environment, there are several things you can do to reduce your power usage and lower your energy bills. If everyone does their part, we can significantly reduce carbon emissions and lessen our environmental impact. While ending global warming will require more widespread change, the changes you make will help and can be personally fulfilling. Consider the following tips to become a more conscientious energy user.

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20 Easy Ways to Save Water Around the House While Staying Home

20 Easy Ways to Save Water Around the House While Staying Home

Guest post by Katie Myers

Most of us are so used to having constant access to fresh and clean water that we take it for granted. While we need water to survive, we also waste a huge amount of it on things we don’t need. It’s estimated that the average American uses about 152 gallons (575 litres) of water a day, while the average European uses around 66 gallons (250 litres) of water. In comparison, people in developing countries have about 5 gallons (19 litres) to use every day – assuming they have any at all.

Many people don’t realize that water is a finite resource, and our supply is running out as the population is increasing. The United Nations has already warned us that five billion people could be affected by water shortages by 2050, so it’s crucial that we change the way we use water and find ways of cutting down our consumption.

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8 Tips for Making Your Business Space More Energy Efficient

8 Tips for Making Your Business Space More Energy Efficient

guest post by Chloe Taylor

Being energy efficient is important for any business these days. Maintaining maximum productivity without increasing emissions is a challenge; however not all companies manage to find optimal solutions. Here are some tested and proven ways to increase energy efficiency in a commercial environment.

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How to Reduce Heat Loss in Your Home

How to Reduce Heat Loss in Your Home

Introduction by Kelly P @ Green and Prosperous; infographic by Senator Windows

During the cold months of the year your house loses heat from a number of different places, including the roof, floors, windows, and walls. Preventing heat loss is a major concern for homeowners, who are increasingly demonstrating interest in finding ways to not only heat the home in the cold months, but to do so in environmentally-friendly ways.

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7 Ways to Lower Energy Bills in Your Rented Apartment

7 Ways to Lower Energy Bills in Your Rented Apartment

Guest post by Lana Hawkins

Being mindful of your energy consumption will not only help you save money on your electricity bill, it will also have a positive impact on the environment. However, when renting an apartment, you can’t make any major changes before discussing them with your landlord. What you can do is implement some simple everyday practices and make some minor updates that can help you reduce your energy consumption and make your apartment a bit greener.

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DIY Home Energy Audit (Free Checklist)

DIY Home Energy Audit (Free Checklist)

Energy efficiency does more than lower homeowners’ energy bills – it also helps to lessen the impact each home has on the environment. All of the modern conveniences we enjoy on a regular basis have a hidden cost beyond what we see on our utility bills. They consume resources, contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and create waste that can harm the environment. Although these impacts may be small when viewed individually, when taken in aggregate they can have a substantial global effect. The good news is that there are plenty of things homeowners can do to reduce the effect their homes have on the environment, and many of those things are relatively easy.

Use the following checklist to keep your home's energy costs down and efficiency up...

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Be Power Smart This Summer (infographic)

Be Power Smart This Summer (infographic)

guest post by Jennifer Adams, with introductory paragraph by Green and Prosperous

Energy waste is a problem that most developed, and developing, nations are guilty of, with the US and UK being among the top 5 nations that contribute most to energy waste. The problem isn’t only an environmental one: it costs businesses and households billions of dollars and pounds each year, consigns millions of homes to fuel poverty, and squanders opportunities to put all that wasted energy to use in the renewables industry to provide resources for domestic, commercial, and industrial markets.

Many people think of winter as the season with the greatest energy use, as people consume more fuel in order to heat their homes and businesses. However, with temperatures in many parts of the world reaching unprecedented highs, cooling structures eats up an enormous amount of fuel, too. Whatever the season, it’s increasingly important to find ways to decrease our energy consumption. The infographic below contains many tips to help you cut consumption and energy costs at the same time.

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