Recently we received a “kill-a-watt” meter. This metering tool has many uses, the main purpose is to indicate kilowatt useage  of any 110 volt plug in devise.  You can read more about its uses at  www.alternativeenergysource.org/first_step/kill-a-watt.html . 
I am currently working on createing a report on kilowatt hour usage of some of the more common electrical devices. 
John

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Today was a good day to spend inside at the Portland Better Living Show.  The weather in the Portland area has been unusual for march; it will be snowing hard one moment and the next, the sun is out with temps in the mid. to low 40’s.  This was an informational show on green living and […]

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We had an energy audit last week on our home.   Our local PUD offers  a basic walk through audit checking lights, insulation, windows, appliances, etc…  The good news was, from the moment the auditor saw our monthly energy usage he was impressed  with how low it was (avg. 14-20 kwh a day, 2400 sq.ft. ).  We use […]

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There are many reasons why we would choose to use alternative energy and many more reasons why alternative energy should be used.  My reasons for using clean alternative energy may be different than yours but with the diversity of arguments for clean energy comes the strength of a collective purpose.  I believe this is one […]

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It is the beginning of the end for liquid fuels.  It has taken millions of years to produce and will take us a 150-200 years to it burn up.  I believe the recent attention given to biofuel production will only increase this timeline by 5%-10% at best with the current rate of use.  Biofuels are limited by the […]

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Today I became an Ecopreneur of Citizenre.  I am looking forward to what this will add to our alternative energy options. 
 I will be in training learning more about this new business model and will share more with you  in the future.
John

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Do you have any of your own energy saving tips?

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