Christophe Mazurier, a well-known French banker who is now based in The Bahamas, has recently spent his time and effort into educating the public about the plight of small islands under climate change. While siding with the French government, who is on the battlefront of this large issue, he hopes that involvement from influential people […]
Energy can be saved by modifying the existing lighting controls
We should always use lamps of lower wattage We should always use lamps of lower wattage, if these can serve the purpose. Fluorescent lamps are the best suited for heights up to seven meters because of their efficiency and low brightness. Tips have proved suitable and useful in energy conservation A) Use modern […]
AEP Ohio, Duquesne Light, Duke Energy, Ohio Edison and Others: Power Outages
The remnants of Hurricane Ike caused major power failures across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania this weekend. AEP Ohio, Duquesne Light, Duke Energy, and Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy Corp.) all have over 100,000 customers without power across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. By clicking on the links provided above, customers can find information about their energy provider and when they […]
‘Lights Out’ in Boston Goes Beyond Energy Conservation
Boston has undertaken a two-month initiative to conserve electricity by shutting off lights at 34 city skyscrapers between the Back Bay and South Boston waterfront, including the well-known Hancock building and Prudential Tower. According to The Boston Globe, nearly 25 percent of light energy will be saved thanks to the program. Inside each of the […]
World Energy-saving Fact: Compact Fluorescents are More Efficient than Incandescent Light Bulbs
The price difference between incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs may seem a lot. But, as some countries appear to be finding out, not only do household electric bills drop significantly, but more efficient lighting fixtures may also mean they would not need as many energy generating plants as they do now. In a recent statement, […]
The Impact of Daylight and Fresh Air in Classrooms
Back in 2014, the UK government passed legislation covering solar heat gain, natural light and CO2 emissions, giving clear guidance on the levels of natural daylight that all public spaces must adhere to. This legislation has since meant that public buildings such as hospitals, educational facilities, offices and town halls must ensure a minimum level […]
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