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Power Strip vs Vampire Loads

“Off” is a relative term when it comes to modern electronics.  We like when the television screen goes live as soon as you do the remote.  Ditto with computer monitors, printers, scanners, desktop computers, etc, […]
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Dirty Power

All electricity is not created equal.  Well, it’s not equal by the time it reaches the meter at the service entrance to your home or business. Electricity is created in three phases: three identical sinusoidal […]
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Solar Panels are Semiconductors

The solar cells inside solar panels use the same materials as semiconductors and transistor chips inside computers,  smartphones, and every other electronic device.  Those little lights for controls on the television, computer, or stereo – […]
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The Energy Audit

Every year you gather up all the receipts and expense records of your household or business, organize everything as best you can, taking advantage of all the tax deductions you know about – then bring your […]