Comments on: Why we save and not save energy?

By: Beverage Dispenser

Beverage Dispenser — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:32:41 +0000

gas prices would steadily go up and the supply dwindle and the saudis like to increase their profit margin,,*

By: Morgan Palmer

Morgan Palmer — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:10:19 +0000

gas prices are still on the rise today, we should go Alternative Fuel*;.

By: cuty bebs

cuty bebs — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:27:33 +0000

halir energy is important coz you cant do anything w/out energy no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Sherrie D.

Sherrie D. — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:01:31 +0000

Mission accomplished folks. Because of this blog I just toured my 3 level home (it’s nearly midnight) in search of stuff that was using electricity for no good reason. I was shocked– I turned off or disconnected 18 things– OMG!
Now if I can convince an 18 and a 12 year old to at least think about the value of unplugging I know this can be the beginning of our journey on a much wiser energy path. Thanks Dan (and many others) for the wake up call!
Sher

By: Grant

Grant — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:59:02 +0000

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By: Tony C.

Tony C. — Sat, 31 May 2008 22:02:38 +0000

I found a great home water conservation device that saves water and also saves me a bunch of time! I got a Hot Water Lobster Instant Hot Water valve a few months ago and it’s awesome! It’s a recirculation system that needs no electricity or pump! I don’t waste water down the drain waiting for the water to get hot anymore in the shower. It’s quite convenient to not have to stand waiting for the kitchen water to warm up too! I think it will pay off pretty quickly. I paid only $179.95 at their website. It was super easy for me to install! I think everyone should get one if you want to save water, time, and energy! One unit was enough to work for my whole house! Here’s their site… Check it out:

http://www.hotwaterlobster.com

By: Noel

Noel — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:22:52 +0000

Why get a prius when you can get an economical car?

http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/driving/used_car_reviews/article3552994.ece

By: bruce

bruce — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 05:58:45 +0000

People operate daily in generalities, balancing lots of requirements. The reason we need institutions and government is to “institutionalize” our thinking and behavior in a way that is collectively valuable … opposing is the odd notion that we all have to be different to be personally valuable, so that odd quirks of behavior and anti-social tendencies we have accepted as somehow powerful and individualistic. In a sense we are fitting into an economy that benefits those with capital, not building a society that helps us all. Making decisions like this leaves lots of room for profit.

By: Tristan

Tristan — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:35:36 +0000

I’d be very interested in looking at the effectiveness of energy star rated applicances ect. Specifically, I’d be very interested in this:

If Joe Blogs buys an energy effecient dryer/hybrid car does he use it MORE or LESS that he would have because he know it’s consumption is lower in comparison to others.

Does anyone know a study?

By: Ben Murray

Ben Murray — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:37:24 +0000

This is something that I’ve long wondered about. Virtually every driver will know pretty much exactly how many miles they get to the gallon. But ask the average householder how many kilowatt hours of gas or electricity they use each week and they’ll look at you blankly. They will have literally not the faintest idea. And until people begin to develop an awareness of their home energy use, it will remain at the present riduculously high levels.

I’ll take your word for it that the four person family home in Massachussetts pumps out 53 tonnes of CO2 each year. Energy consumption in my own cosy and well-appointed four person household in Scotland was responsible for a grand total of 2.3 tonnes of CO2 (split almost exactly evenly between gas and electricity). But the only reason that I know this is because I take the time to monitor our energy usage. And since I’ve been doing so, our energy use has fallen dramatically.

There’s a lot of puff spoken about high energy costs, but I see no evidence whatsoever that society as a whole is interested in managing its energy demand down to a reasonable level. Irrational indeed. If your work can help to break this deadlock, it will have done us all a great service.