Christmas lights are a festive sign of the season, but do you know how much they cost you to run during the holidays? The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) reports that lighting accounts for around 15% ...
In daylight, my garden is a beacon of color and texture, but when the sun sets, the yard becomes a black hole. Delivery drivers struggle to see the house numbers or find the footpath, and I hold my ...
The first spreaders—aka marine floodlights—that I installed on my boat 30 years ago were ITT Jabsco Ray-Line 50-watt 12-volt Halogens. Like most spreaders, they mounted overhead at the back and front ...
Energy companies say to watch out for wasted energy or "phantom loads" during the holiday season. To cut back on costs and save energy, companies recommend using LED lights and timers. And don't ...
Before you plug in those lights, check the numbers: a new study shows how Georgia’s electric bills can skyrocket depending on ...
You've been told that LED bulbs are a smart upgrade. Supposedly, they can save you money on your energy bill and will last for years, if not decades. They're more ...
Los Angeles — In 2014, Los Angeles cut its annual carbon emissions by 43% and saved $9 million in energy costs by replacing the bulbs in more than half of the city's street lamps with light-emitting ...