If you think a ceiling fan is only used to create a breeze indoors, you’re missing out on many other features this fixture has to offer. By adjusting the direction of the rotation and the speed of the fan, you can gain year-round benefits.
Here’s a guide to help you get the most from each ceiling fan installed in your home.
Topics: Energy efficiency, Ceiling fans
It wasn’t too many years ago that the words “electric car” inspired jokes about really long extension cords. Fast forward to today, and we find that electric vehicles — EVs — are not only here, they are becoming serious business.
How serious? A kickoff to National Drive Electric Week (September 14- 22) is scheduled for September 14, 2019 in Washington DC. Latest models of EVs and their committed drivers will be on hand to demonstrate and answer questions.
Topics: Energy efficiency, At-home charging station, EV electric vehicles
Energy bills are a necessary expense. However, it’s also an expense that can grow if you’re not careful. In particular, electricity costs you during periods of extreme weather, and as many in the Washington, DC area know, this means summer and winter.
That said, several energy-saving tips can help reduce your electric bill. The key is turning each into a habit that you incorporate into your daily life.
Topics: Energy usage, Dimmer switches