22 Earth Day Activities to Help the Planet
To celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, we’re celebrating with 22 Earth Day activities that can help you make a positive impact on your environment. Across the world, people are giving back and doing their part to help the planet.
Strategies for Energy Savings in the Break Room
No matter what the industry, small business owners can likely agree on one thing: Finding cost saving ideas for the workplace is essential. We’ve tackled a number of ways to help small business owners find ways to save energy at work.
Home Energy Savings Series: Choosing a Space Heater
When the weather cools, you have a couple of basic options: Turn up the thermostat or, depending on the area you’re heating, perhaps holding off on doing that and instead using a space heater. Using energy efficient space heaters to help keep your home cozy starts with choosing the most efficient space heater that best
Home Energy Savings Series: Wall Insulation
If you feel as if your house is never quite as warm as you’d like and you’re not sure why, the answer may lie behind your walls. Inadequate insulation for walls can be a key reason your energy bills are higher than you’d like.
How to Weatherize Your Home for Winter
The time to weatherize your home for winter is before the winds start to blow and the thermometer drops. But even if you’re late to the game, there are still home weatherization steps you can take to help lower your energy costs and while making your home warmer.
5 Employee Engagement Ideas for the Office
If you’re looking for employee engagement ideas and also want to find a way to save energy in the workplace, combining the two can be a win-win for small business owners and employees alike. Workers are increasingly drawn to companies that share their values.
Energy-efficient Outdoor Lighting for Your Small Business
Depending on the type of business, lighting can account for 20-50% of a business’s electricity consumption, according to the U.S Small Business Association.
Swimming Pool Energy Saving Tips
When it’s summertime and the sun is shining, it’s hard to beat the feeling of going for a swim. But even though swimming pools are delightful in hot weather, they can also increase your energy expenses.
Brownout vs. Blackout
Ah, summer. Longer days, family vacations, warmer weather — who doesn’t love summer living?
Programmable Thermostat Savings
Want to make a change that can quickly lower your home heating and cooling costs? Consider installing a programmable or self-programming thermostat.
Energy Savings Tips for Small Businesses
If you ask small business owners to name their number one expense, many will give you the same answer: Energy. ENERGY STAR estimates that small businesses across the nation spend more than $60 billion a year on energy.
