Category: Energy & Efficiency
Energy & Efficiency, episode 10
By simply making a few changes to how we live our daily lives, it’s possible to save energy – and therefore also money and the world.
In a system I’m calling the Modern Energy Efficient Lifestyle (2.0) I shall outline two simple techniques designed to get mankind more in synch with the planet and therefore assure the survival of both man and environment. Here’s how.
To summarise – go to bed at 4.30pm tonight…
VIDEO: Energy & Efficiency, episode 9
Winter. A terrible time for energy waste, thanks to women always being cold and needing the heating on, plus it’s dark so the only things to do are watching TV and going on the internet. AND you have to have the lights on. It’s a terrifying period of BIG SPENDING on utility bills. If only there was some way to SAVE MONEY and ENERGY during the winter months…
There is! Allow me to introduce the concept of Human Hibernation. It’s insanity that we bother being awake during the boring winter, so I propose a Human Hibernation period from November to March. It’s worked successfully in the animal kingdom for decades – so let’s follow their example and activate hibernate.
Christmas will have to be moved to Easter to accommodate human hibernation, but that’s the only downside…
VIDEO: Energy & Efficiency, episode 8
Today’s energy saving tip is to do with the vacuum cleaner. The common ‘Hoover’ is a massive drain of electricity, regularly sucking up POUNDS AND POUNDS worth of your electricity and therefore also the very fabric of planet Earth. But! You can stop this from happening! You can vacuum AND SAVE!
Watch my exclusive video on making your own, free, energy efficient vacuum cleaner out of household equipment to learn how…
You are not allowed to steal this idea. It is MY IDEA. I’ve emailed a rough outline of the concept to Sir James Dyson, the vacuum cleaner tycoon…
VIDEO: Energy & Efficiency, episode 7
Today I take a look at energy saving light bulbs. Sure, we’ve all replaced our old fashioned coal-powered light bulbs with new, efficient nuclear models to save money and/or the world – but now what? Is that it? Is there no more energy to be saved?
Yes! There is lots more energy to be saved! Allow me to tell you how to reduce your electricity bills further still, thanks to a little invention I’m calling “No Light bulbs.”
I can only apologise for the poor picture quality. It’s not a joke, I just cleaned the lens
VIDEO: Energy & Efficiency, episode 6
Today I will reveal how you can save POUNDS by recharging all your gadgets for FREE! Yes, that’s right. For free. How can this be done? Have I invented something? Have I learned how to harness the awesome power of the sea? Have I mastered cold fusion in my fridge?
Or am I just lying to get attention? You’ll have to watch the below video to find out, as there’s no point me saying what the secret to a lifetime of free electricity is here if I’ve spent ages doing a video about it. That’s not how it works.
So there you go. I’m typing this using electricity I didn’t have to pay for…
VIDEO: Energy & Efficiency, episode 5
It’s bad enough having to wash your clothes, but when the washing process sucks up vast piles of water and electricity and costs you money it’s downright INFURIATING!
Which is why today’s tip addresses how to get your washing machine working for you. Make it more efficient, get it running better while saving money AND the environment in the process. It’s a complete no-brainer!
Can anyone recommend a good plumber…
VIDEO: Energy & Efficiency, episode 4
The kettle. A massive household energy absorber. Mum wants tea. Dad wants tea. You want tea, often all at different times. And sometimes, if you’re busy, you might want a coffee – all require the boiling of a kettle. It is an energy black hole.
So, how can you cut down on kettle use? Is there such a thing as an energy efficient way to generate hot water? Yes! There is! Allow me to demonstrate.
Follow this advice and save pounds…
VIDEO: Energy & Efficiency, episode 3
This week, I take a look at fires in the house. Not as dangerous as you may initially think, plus burning wood is a superb environmentally sound and low-cost solution to home heating.
It’s also great fun if you draw effigies of your enemies on the logs, then watch them BURN.
CONCLUSION: Everyone should buy fires for the home. Watching wood effigies…
VIDEO: Energy & Efficiency, Episode 2
Today, I’m looking at renewable energy sources, with this video review of a wind-up torch. Is it a good idea? Does it work? Is manual electricity generation a viable alternative to traditional plugs, bulbs and power leads? Let’s find out!
I apologise for the poor sound quality.
In summary, wind-up torches work, but require constant winding. There is an additional energy saving to be found…
VIDEO: Energy & Efficiency, episode 1
With rocketing energy prices and the pressure to be “green” in everything you do, I thought it’d be fun – and hopefully educational – to start a series of videos looking at ways we can all be more energy efficient around our homes and offices.
To kick thinks off, I take a look as the massive (white) elephant in the room – the always-on electricity sponge that is the household refrigerator. Do we really need access to cold cheese 24 hours a day? Or is it just a conspiracy by the electricity companies to keep their shareholders happy?
I hereby declare that next week is National Turn Your Fridge Off…
