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SmartSwitch Takes Human Error Out Of The Energy Efficiency Equation

March 4, 2009

The quest for low-impact, efficient living is often at odds with the human flaws of sheer laziness and absentmindedness. This couldn’t be more poignantly-illustrated than in an average American home. Much electricity is wasted each and every day by very simple, avoidable behavior. One of the most common examples is the vast amounts of electricity that are [...]

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New LED Light Bulbs Can Replace 100W Incandescents

November 30, 2008

I recently had the chance to test two state-of-the-art LED light bulbs from EarthLED. LED bulbs have many advantages over incandescents and compact fluorescent: they use very little power, they last 10 years or more, and they contain no hazardous substances. They are also tough: they can be dropped and turned off and on repeated [...]

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The Best Electric Scooters Of 2009: A Review

June 2, 2008

Today, electric scooters or electric mopeds are just as powerful as their gasoline-powered counterparts, with the added advantage of being virtually silent, clean machines that can plug into a standard electrical socket to recharge. Typically, a charge will give you enough juice to travel 20-60 miles, depending on the scooter and battery system. Most scooter [...]

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Review: The Best Flashlights (2008 Update)

January 21, 2008

Update: See our newer post The Best Flashlights Of 2009
What are the most efficient flashlights available today? We think LED-based flashlights are the only ones worthy of consideration. LEDs will shine longer than other bulbs, and can withstand shocks and temperature extremes. The best LED flashlights incorporate bright, high-quality LEDs with regulatory circuits that insure [...]

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U.S. To Phase Out Incandescent Light Bulbs

December 21, 2007

Photo credit: USA today
After being passed by Congress, Bush just signed into law a massive energy bill that will, among other things, spell the end of traditional light bulb. USA Today reports that the bill will phase out the venerable (but power-hungry) incandescent bulb over the next dozen years in favor more efficient fluorescent, halogen, [...]

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LED Christmas Lights

November 29, 2007

LED Christmas lights are efficient — they use 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs. They are also brighter, less prone to breaking, and cool to the touch.
Less optimal is the fact that almost all Christmas lights are made in China using questionable labor practices, and then transported half way around the world.
You can find LED [...]

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