Whether you are upgrading to a smart hub or want to save on energy costs, sustainable lighting is must in today's homes. Lighting accounts for around 15% of your utility bill. The Baltimore Sustainability Plan defines sustainability as the ability to meet the community's social, economic and environmental needs, without preventing future generations from meeting the same [...]
Let's face it: sometimes it feels like everything around us is getting smarter. Technology surrounds us, and smart home devices help us to gain control of our lives. What Are Smart Home Devices? Smart devices can be anything from entertainment systems to appliances to controllers and more. Beginning with our smartphones, nearly everything we own [...]
For many, each summer, comfort comes before cost and the air conditioner becomes a necessity. It seems to be getting hotter each year, and large parts of the country become nearly unbearable during these few months. However, by changing a few habits, you can compensate for the increased use of air conditioning and lower your [...]
It's the big question on most homeowners' minds: how can I cut back my energy bill in order to save money? Nobody wants to be hot, cold, or in the dark, and yet everyone wants to see those costly numbers go down. Is there a way to accomplish this all throughout the year? Commit to [...]
Many people have heard about the environmental benefits of efficient office lighting. However, efficient office lighting systems are also wise investments, so read on to learn more about how changing your office lighting can cut back on bills. Ways to Incorporate More Efficient Office Lighting It's important for businesses to think about just how much [...]
In this day and age of homes that contain dozens of regularly-used electronics, you may have gotten an energy bill before that is alarming, to say the least. Our electricity use is at a high, considering how much time we spend on devices, but that doesn't mean you have to waste that energy and pay [...]
Though most people's New Year resolutions involve health or exercise, those aren't the only things that could be improved upon in 2018. If you want to make a few changes in your home, then you'll be able to save electricity like never before... and your wallet will thank you for it. Be Safe and Save [...]
January 10th is National Cut Energy Costs Day - are you ready? Cutting your home's energy costs doesn't just have to happen one day out of the year. When you're looking at your January credit card bills after Christmas gifting, the last thing you want is a power bill well into the triple digits. Here [...]
No one likes a high electric bill. Not only does it make for less money in your pocket, but it also not environmentally conscious. But, with the increase in available technologies, there is an easy way to lower your electric costs and be a better global citizen: light timers. […]
We’ve talked before about saving electricity at home, but what about in the office? You’re at your place of work just as much, if not more, than at home, and your business can waste a lot of power just like your household can. Learn more about how to change some of your habits in order [...]
