One of the easiest ways to generate your own electricity is by harnessing wind power. Wind energy is a great source for powering up small home appliances and does not require one to be a rocket scientist to harness it. The only thing you need is to have your own wind turbine, create your windmill, [...]

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If there are capitalists out there or would-be capitalists, here’s a Philippine invention that would be worth millions if not gazillions if developed and marketed properly. The great thing about this invention is that it is already tested and proven and actually being put to use here in the Philippines. Unfortunately or even stupidly it’s [...]

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If you’re wondering about electricity comparison across US states and how each state stack up against each other in terms of residential electricity rates, maybe this will help.  Below is a quarterly electricity rate comparison per 1000Kwh usage based on a survey done by JEA. “This survey is a cross section of utilities throughout United [...]

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With the electricity rates skyrocketing, it is important to be mindful of our electricity usage at home. We have to explore all avenues where we can save electricity costs. With that in mind, here are a few practical electricity saving tips that we could easily implement in our households. Turn Off Your Appliances Completely When [...]

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Keep tabs on your energy costs with the Kill – A – Watt EZ Power Usage Monitor. SAVE BIG! Energy costs are rising all the time. Help reduce your bills with the Kill-A-Watt EZ! This simple device plugs into any 120V wall outlet. Then, simply connect any electrical appliance to the front. The large LCD [...]

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Save Money on Your Energy Bills Computers, routers, and other electronic devices draw power even when in standby mode, so the meter on your electric bill is almost always running. Recent studies show that in the average household, leakage from standby power accounts for 15 percent of energy consumption. By plugging your gear into a [...]

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Larry Hagman, the oil tycoon in the popular TV show Dallas, is now one of the proponents of solar energy.  Appearing in a commercial for SolarAds, Larry Hagman is indeed one of the poster boys for solar energy.  And looks like he’s not just one for show.  His estate is now solar powered. JR (Larry [...]

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Reducing electricity bills is one of the things that we need to look at if we want to save some money.  Times are hard and we want to be able to cut our expenses as much as possible.  These tips on how to reduce your electricity bills would go a long way for everyone who [...]

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We all look for ways to reduce our electricity bills.  We go for energy efficient appliances, buy contraptions that claim to ‘reduce electric consumption’.  But really, the best, and most direct way to reduce our electricity bills is to generate our own electricity. One project that you can get started right away is to build [...]

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