You can see the savings (in dollars) you get from switching to energy -
efficient appliances at Frigidaire's Eco Calculator.
Not exact matches
Extremely light
at just over three pounds, easy to use, and
efficient, the Paxcess is a mini 100 - watt generator that is perfect for small
appliances and electronics, making it a great choice if you're looking for the best portable generator for RV camping.
«Aravind's model for surgery — its use of reusable instruments, energy -
efficient appliances and air handling systems, and investment in low - carbon energy sources — serves as an example of more sustainable,
efficient cataract surgery,» adds senior author Joel S. Schuman, MD, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology
at NYU School of Medicine.
Transitioning into a greener lifestyle can be simple — switching to a more energy -
efficient lightbulb or
appliance, shopping
at secondhand stores, and even using biodegradable diapers and natural products, for example!
All foster homes are provided with eco-friendly pet supplies, bio-degradable utensils are used
at events, only vegetarian and vegan dishes are served, and all
appliances at «The Little Barn» facility are energy -
efficient.
That's why Tortuga del Mar features tropical, energy
efficient architecture and
appliances, biological wastewater treatment and a recycling program, besides many other efforts to keep our presence
at this marvelous spot sustainable.
The more obvious steps, in addition to more water -
efficient irrigation practices and water -
efficient crops, include adopting more water -
efficient industrial processes and using both more water -
efficient household
appliances and those that use no water
at all, such as the new odorless dry - compost toilets.
More than eight in 10 said they would buy more energy -
efficient appliances and cut down on energy use
at home, while 53 % said they would be willing to make significant lifestyle changes to address climate change.
Simple but effective things that individuals can start doing NOW include: reducing energy use
at home by purchasing energy
efficient home
appliances; planting trees to absorb carbon from the atmosphere; walking or taking public transportation instead of driving; making smart consumer choices by purchasing environmentally sound products and energy -
efficient vehicles; and practicing waste minimization, product reuse, and recycling.
Energy -
efficient appliances and buildings reduce energy consumption
at a much lower cost.
While energy
efficient appliances can come
at a price premium, they'll save you money in the long term by reducing your electricity bills.
If you look
at this part of the tax code, many of the energy - related tax incentives will expire
at the end of 2011, including the section 1603 program; the credit for energy -
efficient residential retrofits; the credit for construction of new energy -
efficient homes; the credit for energy
efficient appliances; and the incentives for alcohol fuels (mostly ethanol), biodiesel, and renewable diesel.
At the workshop you'll learn about small space
appliances, green energy, as well as travel and off - grid practices that will help you create an
efficient and functional Tiny House RV.
«A study by statisticians
at Oregon State University concluded that in the United States, the carbon legacy and greenhouse gas impact of an extra child is almost 20 times more important than some of the other environmentally sensitive practices people might employ their entire lives — things like driving a high mileage car, recycling, or using energy -
efficient appliances and light bulbs.»
Lauren Haynes, a home cleaning expert
at Star Domestic Cleaners, has a few more tips: «Regular defrosting is a must, as well as avoiding putting hot food in it or exposing the
appliance to a direct sunlight... These things will help your fridge or freezer maintain [a consistent] temperature, which will lead to smoother energy -
efficient work regardless of the season.»
Very clean 3 bedroom home features 2 full baths, full walkout basement, Knotty pine walls, bamboo floors, central air, skylights, all
appliances included, washer and dryer, new well, 24x24 pole barn with electric and cement floor, 10x17 shed, 2x6 walls, 2x12 ceilings, very energy
efficient home 1.5 miles to the Dock
at McLaren Lake.
NAR data show that features which directly affect monthly energy costs are important to buyers; thirty - nine percent of survey respondents reported that a home's heating and cooling costs were very important when considering a home for purchase, followed by energy -
efficient appliances and lighting, each
at 24 percent.
Energy -
efficient windows can trim heating and cooling costs by 12 %, while individual
appliances, such as an Energy Star - certified washing machine ($ 500 to $ 1,800
at Home Depot), can save homeowners $ 45 a year or more on their utility bills.
High - tech, «smart»
appliances use electronics both for a more
efficient operation and to perform functions unheard of only a few years ago: fridges that make dinner suggestions or tell you what you're out of; ovens and dishwashers that can be programmed to come on
at a time that's convenient for you; built - in computers, televisions, MP3 player docks and many other, now almost routine high - tech functions.
In theory, a microwave over an oven is probably an
efficient use of space in some ways, but we really didn't like how crunched it felt for multiple people work
at the stove with that
appliance over our head.
Turn off all your
appliances at the socket — this is much more energy
efficient than leaving them on standby.