The cooler winter weather gives many of us a much-appreciated break from the summer heat, but this is not the case for your HVAC system. Cold weather means our heaters are running – sometimes constantly – to give us relief from the coldest winter days. You might have noticed that this has made your energy bills higher. Fortunately, there are … [Read more...]
How To Lower Your Electric Bill This Winter
It’s Getting Chilly Outside: Do Space Heaters Use a Lot of Electricity?
It would be wonderful to crank up the furnace during those cold winter nights. Unfortunately, that means you will be using (and paying for) a lot of natural gas. Another option is to heat up a single room with an electric space heater. Unfortunately, there is a downside to this method of keeping warm: space heaters use a lot of electricity. If you … [Read more...]
Electrical Safety Tips For Winter
5 Electrical Safety Tips For This Winter Season The National Fire Protection Agency reports that electrical fires are the leading type of home fires in the US, where roughly half involve equipment like portable or stationary space heaters. In order to avoid electrical hazards, follow the heater manufacturers’ instructions first! You can also … [Read more...]
A new scientific device creates electricity from falling snow
A new scientific device creates electricity from falling snow UCLA researchers and colleagues have designed a new device that creates electricity from falling snow. The first of its kind, this device is inexpensive, small, thin and flexible like a sheet of plastic. “The device can work in remote areas because it provides its own power and does … [Read more...]