Margot Eiran
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Margot has always been an advocate of green causes. Prior to her current role as CEO of HomeEnergySaver, she was the Dir. of Sales and Marketing at GreenFuel Technologies, a leading developer of algae systems for capturing CO2 from power plants. She also served as the Program Manager of the Harvard University Green Campus Initiative, where she managed green building projects and the Environmental Loan Fund. Apart from being a mother of three kids, Margot has USGBC LEED accreditation; an MBA from Harvard Business School; a Univ. of Cambridge Masters of Laws degree, and a BA from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
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How can one reduce an energy bill without spending a fortune? The answer may be a home electricity usage monitor, or a Powercost Monitor. These sleek looking electricity monitors let you check your total electricity costs in dollars and in kilowatt hours.
Heating and cooling your home is the biggest energy expense you have in your home all year. It's not uncommon for over 40% of your energy bill to go straight to heating and cooling. Not only that, but the carbon dioxide that is emitted from this energy expense is over 150 million tons in the United States alone per year. For these reasons, it's important that we choose a heating and cooling system that saves us money and reduces the CO2 emissions caused by your home's energy use.
A typical showerhead will burn through 2.5 to 3.5 gallons of hot water per minute. Compare this to a low-flow showerhead, which uses only 1.6 to 1.7 gallons per minute. This adds up to an immense amount of reduced water usage over the lifetime of the showerhead. These savings equate to saved money and reduced CO2 emissions.
An air cleaner for your home can make a big difference in the quality of the air that you and your family breathe. Finding the right air purifier can save you loads of money, but there are many options to choose from. It's important to know what to look for when thinking to buy an eco-friendly air cleaner.
