By identifying electric saving opportunities from over-consuming appliances, you can lower your electricity bill and put those savings to work!
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» MORE: Your electric bill after installing solar How to choose a solar inverter Here are a few tips to help you choose your best solar inverter(s). 1. Determine which type of inverter makes the most sense for your home. If shade isn’t an issue and your roof allows all panels to...
Plug electronics into power strips that you can turn off when you're not using them to save up to 12 percent on your annual electric bill Reduce, Reuse, Recycle It’s an idea that’s been around for a few decades now but it remains a relevant and important concept that’s integral to...
The PM deposits block the solar energy from hitting the PV panels, and as soiling builds up over time, solar production can lessen considerably. As noted above, solar systems usually lose about 3% productivity per year based on normal conditions, and in the U.S. it can reach up to 7% ...
Carbon calculators convert your annual electric bill into a quantifiable amount of CO2. © Photographer: Aberenyi | Agency: Dreamstime To remain as accessible as possible, most carbon footprint calculators ask very simple questions about consumption. They accept estimates of annual electricity usag...
Other hints include utilising environmentally friendly products in the resort and dealing with local-businesses to lessen the carbon footprint and conserve the environment. By rooftop beehives to low-flow bathrooms and aggressive recycling steps, more hotels have spent the last couple of decades dedicat...
If the cost of preparing your home against hurricanes is daunting, there may be grants, tax credits and other programs to help lessen the burden. Some states have set up matching grant programs for disaster retrofits, said Chapman-Henderson. ...
1. Understand your electric bill The higher your electric bill, the more money you can save by going solar. To understand your current electricity usage, look for a measurement of your annual kilowatt hours (kWh) rating on your bill or on your account page on your utility's website. In ...
For a certain type of real estate investor, incorporation makes sense. If you employ people to find and manage a wide range of income-producing properties and make significantprofitsat it, incorporation will lessen your tax bill. You will see the profits through the share structure of your corp...