Technology

Going green is easy with solar-powered calculators. Discover why these affordable, battery-free devices are a simple way to embrace solar energy every day.

Cut your energy bills by eliminating vampire power. Learn how standby electronics silently drain electricity and how smart power strips can stop the waste.

Upgrade your home lighting with modern dimmer switches and dimmable LEDs. Learn about smart plug-in options and essential safety tips for installation.

Discover how affordable solar hot water panels maximize efficiency and reduce energy costs, providing a practical heating solution with fast payback.

With strict drought restrictions on the rise, upgrading to a high-efficiency toilet is one of the easiest ways to cut your daily home water consumption.

Frequent power outages disrupt daily life. Discover smart tips and solar-powered solutions to keep your lights on and devices charged during severe storms.

A few years ago I installed a whole-house fan in the ceiling of an upstairs closet of my home, hoping to ventilate the house when it was cool outside.  The property was surrounded by giant […]

Light pollution hides the stars and wastes billions in energy each year. Discover how unnecessary night lighting impacts our environment and wallets.

Discover how innovative fitness machines can convert your daily workout into usable electricity, powering your home grid while you exercise.

Large buildings like hospitals have a central hot-water circulation loop.  Hot water circulates in the loop constantly.  Every hot water fixture is a short length of pipe away from the central loop so that hot […]