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Winter 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 ...  more
Most 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 ...  more
The 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 ...  more
As 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 ...  more
The 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 ...  more
Every 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 ...  more
Those 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 ...  more
MONCKS 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 ...  more
Grilling 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 ...  more
MONCKS 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 ...  more
MONCKS 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 ...  more
Heat drying is not necessary after a hot-wash cycle.  By keeping it off, you save energy. ...  more
When you purchase it you're reinvesting money into future renewable energy resources. And helping make your state a little bit more green. ...  more
Regular laundry loads get just as clean with cold water, and use less energy to wash. ...  more
Upgrading from three inches to twelve cuts heating costs up to 20% and cooling costs up to 10%. ...  more
A clogged filter slows drying and uses more energy. ...  more
In 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. ...  more
In the winter, they minimize gaps and reduce heat loss. ...  more
Place desks and reading chairs next to windows so you don't need additional light during the day. ...  more
Trapped steam helps cook food faster on an electric stove. And the less time your stove on, the more energy you save. ...  more
They 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. ...  more
While on vacation in the summer.  Turn your air conditioner off or move the thermostat to a higher setting. ...  more
Anything lower, and your energy bill increases by up to 5%  per degree! ...  more
Close windows and doors in the summer while the AC is on.  You'll keep the temperature and cooling costs down. ...  more
Wash, bathe and bake at morning or night in the summer when it's cooler.  You'll save energy, and help the environment. ...  more

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