Energy Conservation

Placing ice in your freezer can help conserve energy for your refrigerator. A full refrigerator, including the freezer compartment, retains cold better, according to the California Energy Commission.…

Placing a plastic wrapping over a window can drastically improve the energy efficiency of the window, cutting down on drafts and the amount of heat released from the home. While plastic can…

Americans use trillions of gallons of water every year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, so finding small ways to conserve water can add up to a big difference in the overall scheme…

Going green as a cattle rancher is a must for farmers who are concerned about the Earth. "I am not criticizing individual farmers," begins Land Institute writer Charlie Melander, "but farming has been…

Going green is a buzzword for living an environmentally friendly lifestyle --- one that minimizes the impact of human life on the planet. Most things we do on a daily basis impact the…

Environmentally conscious individuals conserve energy to preserve limited natural resources. The creation of energy depends on electricity, gas, fuel, oil, coal or timber. The rapid expenditure of…

Massive savings can be made at school through simple energy-saving ideas. A lot of these measures just require common sense and diligence. Saving energy not only helps combat global warming, but a…

The Environmental Protection Agency reports that eight percent of a consumer's electric bill goes towards keeping the refrigerator running. Other appliances and electronic devices consume the…

Petroleum is a key component in plastic bags. Processing plants use 12 million barrels of oil to create the plastic bags that U.S. citizens use in one year -- and it takes 1,000 years for a single…

Energy prices seem to increase annually. You hear lots of requests to conserve energy, but you may not know specifically what you can do in order to comply with these requests. Some simple…

Solar power technologies take abundant clean energy from the sun to produce electricity. The resulting solar energy use conserves fossil fuels, cuts greenhouse gasses and reduces your power bill,…

The high cost of energy is just one of the reasons for switching to a four-day work week. Switching to a four-day work week can produce benefits for employers, the public and the government. It is one…

Water conservation habits and modifications can benefit you financially and the environment at the same time. Save money on your water bill and your gas or energy bill as you heat less water.…

Conserving energy means saving money, protecting the environment and assuring our health and well being. Energy conservation does not have to be a difficult or time-consuming process. With a few…

A variety of private and public organizations provide a number of ecotourism grants to promote sustainable projects such as national parks, environmental conservation, energy efficiency and water…

With the rising cost of energy, more people are considering innovative energy conservation techniques in their homes and communities. While many are concerned about the expense involved, energy…

The RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) was enacted by the federal government in 1976. It is an amendment to the 1965 Solid Waste Disposal Act, which oversees the disposal of solid waste and…

Air pollution becomes a more compelling problem with each successive generation. More vehicles, more factories and more ways to contaminate the environment than ever before leave some wondering how we…

There are always problems that need to be solved and inventions waiting to be invented. In some cases all an inventor needs is to ask the right questions to determine what the right invention would…

The federal government has policies in place that make conserving energy a priority in government operations. The same is true for many local and state governments. Because they can result in real…