News tagged with electric bills

Homeowners, small businesses install turbines to cut long-term energy costs

Steve and Sue Kirkham's home sits atop a hill where the wind can be strong enough to mute conversations and rattle lawn chairs. Instead of complaining, they decided to harness its power.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 25, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (25) | comments 14

'Inlet Outlet' Lets Users Give Power Back To Wall Sockets

(PhysOrg.com) -- Ever wish you could you power your home's electrical appliances with the energy you generate on your exercise bike? A new concept called an "inlet outlet" could allow homeowners to put power ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 02, 2009 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (34) | comments 26 weblog

There's money to be saved in solar

A series of solar panels on the roof converts the sun's rays to electricity, the electricity then flows through cables to the circuit breaker, where it's consumed in the building. The result -- a reduction in energy costs.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Feb 17, 2009 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (7) | comments 2

Water heaters put solar energy within reach

Andrei Mitran of Cary says he has no desire to live "off the grid." But when choosing a replacement for his 18-year-old hot water heater, the computer programmer says he decided to look into purchasing a solar unit.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jan 21, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (11) | comments 4


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