Monthly Archives: February 2010
Dominate the Green Real Estate Market
It might seem that in rough economic times, people’s main priority would be on saving or generating money. There is some truth to this statement, but it is not the whole truth. Some home buyers are not just looking for a good financial deal. They also want to buy a “green” or environmentally friendly property. … Continue reading
Solar Energy and Rising Tiered Electricity Rates
Solar energy does not have any tiered rates. Utility companies sell electricity at tiered rates depending on the amount of electricity you use. You pay a different rate in each tier, the more electricity you use, the more you are charged per unit of electricity. The baselinerate is the lowest rate charged; as you use … Continue reading
Lessons in Invention Development – Part 1
Inventing is a precarious process, to say the least, but it can also be an educational experience of a lifetime. For me, the invention development process began with a problem and the thought that its solution lay with one tool design. I had had no previous experience with inventing and was blind to the realities … Continue reading
Green Building Techniques Are Redressing the Ecological Imbalance
We all need to take steps to save our environment, as most experts agree we are potentially staring ecological disaster in the face. Any improvements we can make, whether in the home, on the road or at work, should be taken seriously. Fortunately, governments, pressure groups and corporations have all woken up to the need … Continue reading
Lighting Schedules Offer Timely Savings
When the city skyline is lit up at night, it may make a pretty sight, but lighting up those empty buildings comes at a high price. Lighting typically accounts for up to 40% of the energy used in commercial buildings, and the cost of that energy is creeping up year by year. One of the … Continue reading