As far as conserving electric consumption is concerned, it is the dream of any person to be guided on how to do so. We can do our own little things, turning off lights or unplugging certain appliances when not in use. These are true energy savers. But to actually get reports and measure the degree of energy consumption is another. This is what EnergyHub aims to explore.

EnergyHub is a technology start-up that aligns the interests of utility companies and consumers. We give consumers the ability to monitor and control their home energy use, reduce their electricity consumption, and save money. We give utilities the ability to better manage peak loads, extend demand response to residential customers on a wide scale, and engage their customers in the process. By combining information with automation, EnergyHub’s system reduces home electricity usage by up to 20%.

(Source) EnergyHub

Not a bad deal if it is all in good faith. Perhaps EnergyHub is the answer for all your conservation woes!

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The kitchen area of our homes is the last thing we would think about when it comes to applying a green and eco-friendly touch. While we only identify a kitchen as a place where we cook our meals and storage for raw food resources such as meat, vegetables and canned goods, the other aspect of applying the following kitchen practices can be great for making an eco-friendly kitchen setup:

1. Water Conservation
2. Energy Conservation
3. Think Recycle
4. Eco-Friendly Appliances
5. Garbage Disposal

These tips may look familiar and you would normally say that you do them. But read more on them and determine the level of your eco-friendliness. Chances are your level of being green may be falling short of how eco-friendly standards are expected these days.

(Source) Jamaica Cleaner

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We are all familiar the amount of batteries we need to make standard remote controls work. Surely, the thing here is that batteries are contributing towards the waste problem and while some have turned to the rechargeable ones, here is another solution you may want to check out.

“Bringing an end to the frustration of remote controls running out of juice at the crucial moment, this revolutionary remote control does away with batteries, replacing them with an eco-friendly wind-up alternative. The remote, which can control up to six devices, is powered by an internal battery which is charged by the handy jog shuttle mechanism on its face. Thirty turns is enough to fully charge the unit, and a full charge lasts for seven days. The Wind-Up Remote Control can be used to operate the following: Cable Box Satellite Television DVD VCR and an auxiliary appliance. The remote control comes with full instructions on how to programme it for all major branded appliances.”

Not a bad way to use a remote control using alternative power. Other than being trendy, you will never have to worry about looking for batteries to replace old ones when you want to use your remote control.

(Source) Product Reviews

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The difference in hotels is the types of guest that come and go at times. Staying in hotels is something elegant for most people, feeling that they can do as they wish regardless of what others may say.

But the story these days is quite different. Eco-friendly responsibilities are reminded as well. Hotels are doing their part to adhere towards the eco-friendly standards but as guests, do remember that we too have our roles to fulfill.

If you think about it, our efforts are not so hard to do. It may be a question of having to limit our spoiled attitude such as trying not to have housekeeping frequently change the sheets or the cups we use for drinking. Turning out the lights or other appliances using electricity is a good way as well to help not only the hotel to conserve but make sure we put proper energy consumption to good use.

There are some good tips to be a good hotel guest here. Not only are you being green about it, but are sure to make housekeeping’s work easier.

(Source) Los Angeles Times

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We are all advised to go green but that does not mean you will take the inside of your home for granted. While the usual cleaning appliances will surely garner a lot of controversy for the level of power that they use, Eureka offers the Envirovac to aid home owners maintain a cleaner and greener home.

Sold for $72 exclusively at Wal-Mart, the machine’s eight-amp motor uses about a third less energy than a typical 12-amp upright model, and it comes with a washable and reusable HEPA filter to capture dust and allergens.

(Source) Columbus Live

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If you want something to add to your daily cleaning chores, check out this eco-friendly designed vacuum cleaner which carries that traditional retro look. We are all aware that most appliances and gadgets have been gearing more towards the compact and advanced look but apparently looks can be deceiving.

The Turtle Vac is designed after the early day vacuum cleaners and the overall product design speaks highly for what this contraption can provide. Clean up your house the green way with the Turtle Vac and you will surely help add to the eco-friendly cleaning efforts in discussion these days.

Price: £195.00

The chromed-up look really speaks for itself, so we’ll concentrate on the technical side, with the Turtle Vac offering four levels of filtration for maximum allergy and dust protection, a non-spill dust collection bag, a ‘breathe easy’ base ventilation filter, easy-glide wheels, adjustable height and an eco-switch - giving a 35% reduction in power and energy. The machine itself is also 100% recyclable.

(Source) Retro to Go

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We have heard of universal remote controls available in the market today. Normally, people hate having to find which remote control is for a specific electrical item in their homes. That is perhaps one reason why they find it best to find one universal remote to which they can lay back and have only one remote control in hand.

Others turn to universal remote controls once their old ones have been busted as well. But did you know that using only one remote control can also save in terms of energy? Check out this One for All Energy Saver Remote.

The One For All Energy Saver, which is a remote control by the way, is a great device for the heavily lethargic. This is because you can switch off not only your TV, but a selection of other appliances too (DVD players, stereos and other AV gadgets), with a simple press of a button. I’m not talking about putting it on standby, this turns your devices completely off.

(Source) Shiny Media

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This and excellent piece of kit for which is capable of charging up a mobile phone in a just an hour, providing that the weather is fine and with think cloud or rain! Although having said that, the device does have an amorphous receptor, which enables the 13W Solar Briefcase to make better use of the day light hours.

13W Solar Briefcase Features:

Portable solar generator

Built into a protective briefcase making it ideal for camping, caravanning and marine use

Integrated adjustable angle support

Powerful 13 watt solar charger

Easy storage

Includes 4A charge regulator

Charges 3V, 6V, 9V and 12V appliances

Flashing charge indicator and blocking diode

Complete with all leads needed

Suitable for all 12 Volt battery systems

Priced at around $100

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Lighting is something that we all need but the appliances and furniture we use is something to think about. Practically anyone can buy a local lamp but today, you just have to add that ecological aspect of adhering towards green standards today. Apparently leading the way is Newey and Eyre in introducing the “The Bright Read” into the market, being a trend-setter as far as green lighting is concerned.

‘The Bright Read’, a special guide to energy efficient lamps for domestic and non-domestic premises, provides contractors and installers with all the information they need on energy saving lighting products this winter. Customers can now pick up a free copy from any one of Newey and Eyre’s nationwide network of 175 branches.

Newey & Eyre is also running a national lamps campaign, encouraging customers to make a more environmentally friendly choice when selecting lighting products by showcasing the various green choices available from leading manufacturers, with eye-catching promotional displays.

(Source) Electrical Explorer

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We are all aware that in our regions, power shortages to satisfy the growing demand and need for power is a reality. However, while we are all aware of this lack of power resources, the journey towards finding alternative sources of energy seems to be going at a snails pace. We are all aware that the need for power to make most of our gadgets and appliances work efficiently is a need, we just don’t have sufficient power to power all of them.

Power fluctuations will occur every once in a while. These are early warning devices that trouble looms over the horizon. Power plants may not be able to sustain the demand for power and unless our regions are secured, we may just experience a regional blackout which may be a call to work faster in looking for alternative sources of energy.

Read more: Power deficit rise 14.6% in Apr-Oct `07

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