Category: Energy & Efficiency
British Gas ready EnergySmart meter-reading iPhone app
British Gas are set to release Energy Smart, an iPhone app designed to help customers avoid estimated bills. Rather than have a meter-man visit your home, Energy Smart lets users submit gas and electricity meter readings straight to British Gas…
Sony Ericsson Elm, Sony Ericsson Hazel and Bluetooth Noise Shield Handsfree VH700 announced
Sony Ericsson have announced the arrival of two new eco-friendly handsets and a Bluetooth headset as part of their GreenHeart portfolio. The Sony Ericsson Hazel, Sony Ericsson Elm and Bluethooth Noise Shield Handfree VH700 are made from recycled plastics, are…
200 mile e-car battery five years away, claim Nissan
New batteries could double the range a single charge currently gives.
Test yourself with the Climate Challenge quiz now
We all know that climate change is a huge problem better sorted sooner rather than later lest we all be burnt into human-sized Frazzles. But do you know how many wind turbines are built in China each day, or which European country recycles the most?
Blue OLED efficiency up 25%
OLED technology may be about to take a massive leap forwards, which is good news for anyone looking to the screens becoming more widely used. The blue OLED has always been the weak link in the screens, offering significantly shorter lifespans than its red and green brethren. Well, a team from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is one step closer to cracking the problem by improving blue efficiency by an impressive 25%.
Spotify provide the soundtrack for 2009's Earth Hour
Want to go greener than the Spotify logo, but missing some symbolism to give your choice meaning? Well, join Spotify and the WWF (the panda people, not the wrestlers) for Earth Hour.
And what is Earth Hour exactly? Well, it’s the WWF’s message to world leaders that people are serious about climate change by encouraging millions of people to turn off their lights at the same time for 60 minutes – on Saturday 28th March at 8:30pm. Spotify’s involvement? An hour long playlist of darkness themed songs to keep spirits up while you keep tripping over bits of cabling.
VIDEO: Energy & Efficiency, season finale
I’ve done it. I’ve taken the final step. The final solution. The ultimate energy-saving measure! Never again will I consume a Watt of electricity or burn an ounce of carbon.
I am a zero-energy man. I am FREE from the SHACKLES of energy use. You hear that, Southern Electric? I’ve cancelled my direct debit.
I can now relax. And sleep. Although it gets a bit cold to sleep at night…
VIDEO: Energy & Efficiency, Christmas Special!
Christmas greetings to one and all! You’re probably all a bit financially ruined from spending so much money on Christmas food and presents right now, even with Woolworths virtually giving away all of its stock – and I’m here to help!
Christmas Day is one of the most energy-intensive days of the year, what with demand for power from cooking equipment, entertaining the family and the like, so here are a few tips on how to have an efficient Christmas. You can have a happy holiday AND save energy while doing so…
And my energy saving tip for New Year’s Eve? Drink a small bottle of vodka at home…
VIDEO: Energy & Efficiency, episode 12
Energy saving doesn’t have to be boring and about compromises. Here are a few ideas for FUN GAMES you can play, to enjoy yourself while also getting the smug feeling that can only come from doing your bit to save the world.
So come on, everyone! Let’s have fun and save energy!
If you have any ideas for additional energy saving games…
VIDEO: Energy & Efficiency, episode 11
LCD, plasma, CRT, OLED – whatever television technology you currently use, they all have one thing in common – they use loads of electricity. Sure, it’s great having the light and company on these cold winter evenings, but at what price? Too much!
So, here I’ll show you how to watch TV for FREE. You save energy, the world carries on for a bit longer before becoming a burned-out husk full of cockroaches and everyone gets to enjoy guilt-free, environmentally-sound television.
This system works best if you live in a packed area of low-rise housing…
