It may sound strange, but it’s true. The issue at hand was the amount of water used by conventional flushes in residential toilets. Hardly a matter of concern for a government, you think? Well, the policy makers deemed it was time to end wasteful water usage in toilets and hence the intervention. The government passed… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Energy Saving
How to Save Money by Upgrading Your Home’s Plumbing System
In these financially difficult times, chances are you are looking for ways to either add to your monthly income or save more money each month. It could be through a second job, cutting down on grocery bills, postponing clothes shopping or in some other way. There is one unlikely source that can help you add… Read more »
Hi-Tech Engineering in Toilets to Reduce Water Usage
When the government decided to bring in a policy in 1995, limiting the amount of water used in toilet flushes, it took the skill and expertise of many leading engineering gurus to come up with solutions, which would keep the government happy and houses from not stinking owing to improper flush function. Strange as it… Read more »
Green Plumbing: Contribute to the Environment and Save Money
Water leaks sometimes go unidentified and you can run up a pretty high water bill, not to mention wasting such as important natural resource. You may not be aware of this, but water leaks from your faucets and pipes can add up to more than twenty gallons a day. Similarly, the old and inefficient plumbing… Read more »
Lowering Your Energy Costs This Summer – Part II
If your monthly utility bills are giving you a headache, then it is time you considered changing a few things around your house to bring down costs. Utility bills shoot up during summers, when your air conditioner use increases. But there are simple ways with which you can control this cost. In the last post… Read more »
Lowering Your Energy Costs This Summer – Part I
Summer is a fun time for most people, but when the temperatures soar, you can become restless and lose your cool. To make matters worse, your utility bill may also give you a shock. But there are ways in which you can beat the heat as well as lower your energy costs. Here is how… Read more »
Easy Ways to Go Green with Plumbing
There are very few aspects of your home that have such a high potential for going green than your home plumbing. Going green with your plumbing can cut your home energy bills, make your home healthier, and do wonders for the environment. There is a lot of information out there for homeowners who are looking… Read more »
Beware of Energy Scams
If you are looking to cut down your ever increasing electricity bills and comes across an offer that promises to save you money on energy cost, think twice before opting for it. The offer could be one of the many energy scams being run by selfish people and entities and your energy bills could end… Read more »
Fireplaces and Conserving Energy
When we talk about fireplaces, the first thing that comes to mind is wood burning in one corner of the house creating a cozy environment. People generally tend to think that using fireplaces saves energy and reduces the electricity bill. But it is quite untrue as fireplaces are not only non-environment friendly, but also take… Read more »
How to Reduce Your Water Heating Costs
A water heater can be a major source of energy consumption, and it should be one of the first things to target if you are looking to reduce your electricity bills. You can save as much as 5% of your electricity bills if you add insulation to the hot water pipes and operate you water… Read more »
