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Robin Green - ArticlesRobin Green runs Green-Energy-Efficient-Homes.com, a website on home energy saving.
Infrared heat detectors: Cut your home energy costs using this device and a few simple techniquesAn infrared heat detector can help you find big or small thermal leakage in your home. By measuring and prioritizing your thermal leaks, you can find the energy saving improvements that cost the least but be most beneficial. Cleaning Up After Dinner: Save Time And Energy, Hand Washing Dishes Wastes Energy!You might think doing the dishes by hand saves energy compared to using an energy saving dishwasher. But ENERGY STAR dishwashers use far less hot water than most people who wash dishes themselves. Use your dishwasher, and get back half a month of your life every year! Are You Using Too Much Electricity? How Can You Tell If You Don'T Measure Your Use?You may think that switching a few incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent lights is all you need to do if you're serious about saving electricity. But how can you be sure of maximizing your savings if you don't check your electricity consumption before you start? How Much Energy Does Your Refrigerator Consume? How To Find Out On Your TermsYou might think buying a new, energy saving refrigerator just means looking for any old ENERGY STAR rated model. But why not figure out what your current fridge is using first, so you know how much savings there are to be had? Is Your Old Refrigerator Running Optimally? Tips On Saving Energy In The KitchenMost people never bother to check whether their refrigerator is running efficiently. Use these tips to see if your fridge is wasting electricity or is working as it should. Electric Tankless Water Heaters: Do They Help The Environment Or Are There Better Alternatives?Do electric tankless water heaters really save as much money as some people would have you believe? These heaters can sure make the meter turn fast when they're on, but then there's no heat lost through the tank when you're not using hot water. If you use an electric tank now, does it make sense to switch to an on demand electric heater? Lighting Up Your Home With Leds: is it Time to Upgrade?LED light bulbs have been in the limelight in recent years as more consumers try to use less energy. But are LEDs the best way to cut electricity use for a given amount of money? Are LED lights truly ready for the major leagues? Saving Energy Through Energy Efficient Curtains, Shades, and Other Window CoveringsEnergy efficient window coverings keep warm air inside in cold weather, and keep hot air outside in summer. Curtains, shades, awnings, and plastic window kits can all help. Achieving Mood Lighting and Saving Energy - are Fluorescent Lights Dimmable?Dimmable lights can give a more relaxed feel to an indoor space than the white glare of full-strength lighting. Dimming the lights also saves you money. Meanwhile, compact fluorescent lights are very efficient. Can you maximize savings by combining a dimmer switch with compact fluorescents? Or will the lights explode on you and ruin that relaxed mood lighting? Energy Efficient Dehumidifiers -- Ideas for Cutting Dampness Problems Without Spending a FortuneDo you have a damp and musty basement or apartment? Before you run off to the store to purchase a new dehumidifier, you should establish where that humidity comes from, and how the efficiency ratings for dehumidifiers are calculated. With this knowledge in hand, you can keep your home dry and cosy without spending a fortune on your utility bills or on a dehumidifier you might not really need!
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