September 20, 2023

Minimizing Energy Waste in Remote Work Environments

September 20, 2023/ Kelly Pemberton

The prevalence of remote work has surged due to the pandemic, affording individuals the opportunity to earn a living from the comfort of their homes. Whether fielding support center calls or managing extensive data entry tasks, the benefits of remote work are abundant. However, this convenience comes with its own set of challenges, notably the potential for increased energy consumption. Fortunately, there are numerous strategies to mitigate excess energy usage while working remotely.

November 06, 2022

Top 10 Energy-Saving Tips for Everyday Life

November 06, 2022/ Kelly Pemberton

If you're concerned about the environment and protecting the planet, then it is time to think about energy-saving. Over the past few years, the issues of energy saving and climate change have been discussed continually and are now hot topics. Buzzwords like "energy conservation," "climate crisis," and "renewable energy" are often used in media. Of course, while we're eager to contribute to the effort to combat climate change and protect the environment, it's not always easy to understand what these terms mean for us individually.

August 29, 2021

7 Things You Can Do to Maximize Your Home's Energy Efficiency When You Use Solar Power

August 29, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

When you’re trying to help the environment, converting to solar power is a great first step that a growing number of homeowners have taken. However, you can go further by being more careful about how your home uses power. By conserving energy, you can stretch the power your solar panels produce. You may even be able to turn around and sell excess power back to your utility company. This is usually applied as a credit on your monthly bill. However, in order to be as energy efficient as possible, you need to be smart about how you use power in your home.

June 23, 2021

How to Save on Utility Bills and Green Your Home

June 23, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

Guest post by Mike Floeck

Saving money and energy at home isn’t as impossible as it might seem. While a complete renovation of your home to introduce modern, energy efficient touches might be impractical, there are many ways to introduce eco-friendly upgrades without breaking the bank.

June 04, 2020

How to Reduce Energy Waste in a Small Home

June 04, 2020/ Kelly Pemberton

Owning a small home allows you to avoid steep utility bills. However, maintaining a green lifestyle can make your house even more efficient. Here are a few tips on how to reduce energy waste.

January 30, 2019

How to Reduce Heat Loss in Your Home

January 30, 2019/ Kelly Pemberton

Introduction by Kelly P @ Green and Prosperous; infographic by Senator Windows

During the cold months of the year your house loses heat from a number of different places, including the roof, floors, windows, and walls. Preventing heat loss is a major concern for homeowners, who are increasingly demonstrating interest in finding ways to not only heat the home in the cold months, but to do so in environmentally-friendly ways.

November 25, 2017

DIY Home Energy Audit (Free Checklist)

November 25, 2017/ Kelly Pemberton

Energy efficiency does more than lower homeowners’ energy bills – it also helps to lessen the impact each home has on the environment. All of the modern conveniences we enjoy on a regular basis have a hidden cost beyond what we see on our utility bills. They consume resources, contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and create waste that can harm the environment. Although these impacts may be small when viewed individually, when taken in aggregate they can have a substantial global effect. The good news is that there are plenty of things homeowners can do to reduce the effect their homes have on the environment, and many of those things are relatively easy.

Use the following checklist to keep your home's energy costs down and efficiency up...