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Green Electricity: From the Archives
Dig deeper into these articles on electricity from the TreeHugger and Planet Green archives.
Home Energy Use
For understanding your energy use at home and impact of individual devises, check out the the Kill-a-Watt home energy monitor.
Get some guidance on replacing older appliances, finding the most energy efficient TV, the most efficient refrigerator, and some options for greener air conditioners, plus more here, and here.
Energy Star has an interactive guide to energy saving at home.
Consumer Reports has a guide to reducing energy costs.
Making your own electricity
Have a look into the technical specifics and more abstract joys of home wind power.
Some people are making electricity with pedal power.
Phantom loads, wall warts, and vampire power
Some practical advice on dealing with wall warts.
The Wattson is a new breed of sleek, artsy energy monitoring technoart.
Options for solar at home
4 out of 5 Americans want a solar option on new homes.
Here's a do-it-yourself solar electric system for around $600.
Check out the complete solar roof from SolarCentury.
Home Depot takes home solar systems mainstream.
Solar buds offer solar-powered outdoor walkway lighting.
Wind power systems for use at home
Some home wind power systems we've looked at that are within the homeowner's reach include the Air-X, Skystream 3.7, and Sunforce.
Also, how to build your own 1,000-watt wind turbine.
While you're at it, learn what you didn't know about wind power.
Solar chargers to harvest the sun
In addition to this concise roundup of small solar chargers, here are some solar chargers and integrated devises we've covered. TreeHugger Justin Thomas uses a $20 solar charger for all his gizmos. Sanyo and Soldius1 offer portable chargers, and Sundance Solar's folding charger does laptops. The Votaic solar backpack is a TreeHugger favorite. The foot-powered Freecharge will jumpstart your car or your iPod. And a wind up charger for cells.
Take action and cut back on your electricity use
Lighting can add a bunch to your electricity use, learn how to make it greener with our How to Go Green: Lighting guide.
Find How Much Electricity You Use, Then Cut Back
Green Electricity: Steps to Reduce Your Energy Use
Green Your Electricity: Switch to a Greener Source
Little things add up; here's how to ditch your hair dryer and cut back on electricity use.
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