MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — A home’s envelope consists of its outer walls, ceiling, windows, doors and floors, and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) say ...
moreMONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Winter coats have been replaced by coats of pollen as South Carolinians flex their green thumbs and take to their lawns and gardens for some springtime landscaping. Santee Cooper ...
moreMONCKS CORNER, S.C. —January brought some of the coldest temperatures South Carolina has seen in 40 years and February brought record snow for the decade, making it difficult to imagine that warmer da ...
moreWinter can pose a challenge to consumers who are trying to stay comfortable while managing their energy usage, and this winter has been especially difficult.“In the last two months, average kilowatt-h ...
moreMost people equate doing laundry with getting things white and bright. But how about laundry that's green? Everyone has to do laundry, and it turns out that in and around the laundry room there are am ...
moreThe Charleston County Environmental Management Department is asking all Charleston County residents to go green this holiday season. 'It is very easy to be environmentally conscience during the holida ...
moreAs temperatures start dipping, here are some simple and inexpensive steps to keep electric bills from rising.By opening the curtains on south-facing windows during the day, sunlight will be allowed to ...
moreThe holidays wouldn’t be the same without the colorful displays of lights that adorn our homes, businesses and neighborhoods, and you can introduce a little more green into your color scheme this seas ...
moreEvery day, millions of people contribute to the common good by giving their time and energy to help people in need, protect the environment and make their communities better places to live and work. B ...
moreThose concerned about the environment don't have to be an eco-warrior or a world leader to join the fight to preserve the environment. By simply giving time and/or money and making small, simple lifes ...
moreMONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Is your old refrigerator running? If so, you’d better catch all the energy and money you’re wasting.According to Energy Star, a refrigerator made before 1993 might be costing you ...
moreGrilling outdoors is not only fun, it saves energy.By grilling outside, you’ll be reducing the amount of heat that builds up from using the oven in your home. This will save your air conditioner from ...
moreMONCKS CORNER, S.C. — You’re bound to see a lot of red, white and blue in the days surrounding the 233rd anniversary of America’s independence, but try incorporating some green into your Independence ...
moreMONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Summertime isn’t the time to let energy saving go out the window. Following these few tips about windows and window treatments can help save money and energy during the dog days ...
moreHeat drying is not necessary after a hot-wash cycle. By keeping it off, you save energy.
moreWhen you purchase it you're reinvesting money into future renewable energy resources. And helping make your state a little bit more green.
moreRegular laundry loads get just as clean with cold water, and use less energy to wash.
moreUpgrading from three inches to twelve cuts heating costs up to 20% and cooling costs up to 10%.
moreA clogged filter slows drying and uses more energy.
moreIn the winter, keep the damper closed when the fireplace is not in use. You'll keep the warm air in and reduce the need to turn up your thermostat.
moreIn the winter, they minimize gaps and reduce heat loss.
morePlace desks and reading chairs next to windows so you don't need additional light during the day.
moreTrapped steam helps cook food faster on an electric stove. And the less time your stove on, the more energy you save.
moreThey
use up to 75% less energy than standard bulbs, last up to 10 times
longer, and save you about $30 in electricity costs over the bulb's
lifetime.
moreWhile on vacation in the summer. Turn your air conditioner off or move the thermostat to a higher setting.
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