As we played cards by candlelight during Earth Hour last year, we were disappointed to see that most homes in Penticton remained well-illuminated... TOO well-lit, in fact. Perhaps they forgot? Perhaps they didn't know about Earth Hour? Let's hope that this year proves substantially better and that people here and around the world turn their lights off for Earth Hour. The following is quoted from … [Read more...]
How to Reduce Your Electricity Bill
March 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you have been bogged by the enormous electricity bills you have been getting, it is time to take some concrete steps. You can reduce your electricity bills by following very simple steps. Here are some simple ways to reduce your electricity bill. Limited use: Start with the room you are sitting in. If you were to take a call in another room or join your family at the dining table, would you … [Read more...]
DIY Solar Kits Reviewed
March 16, 2009 By
With energy costs sky-rocketing, we decided to save some money by harnessing the abundant (and free) solar rays here in the Okanagan with a solar heating system for our pool. But rather than have a company charge us upwards of $3,000 for the pleasure, we decided to see if we could fabricate and install the solar panels ourselves. Well, you'd be AMAZED at the number of DIY solar kits on the … [Read more...]
Go Power! 50 Watt Solar RV Kit
March 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Go Power! 50 Watt Solar Kit with digital regulator (model: GP-RV-50) delivers 3.1 amps of charge power which allows for long lasting, uninterrupted power. Run several appliances at once...This 50 watt power solar kit allows you to efficiently run several appliances at once and is designed to keep your batteries fully charged. A Go Power! RV Solar Kit keeps your batteries charged and healthy. … [Read more...]
CFL Bulb Buying Tips
March 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
How do incandescent bulbs and CFLs compare? Incandescent bulbs produce light by passing electricity through a small wire filament, heating it until it glows. Compact fluorescent lamps use an efficient chemical reaction to produce light, which requires 66%-75% less electricity to produce the same light output as a comparable incandescent bulb. What are the different base types of compact … [Read more...]
