![Solar power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics (PV), or indirectly using concentrated solar power (CSP). Solar photovoltaics (PV) are commonly called ‘solar panels’, and […]](https://sterlingpower.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/SolarSlide1-640x250.jpg "What is solar power?")
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![Hydro-Power or hydroelectricity is the term use to referring the production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water. The use of water […]](https://sterlingpower.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/HydroSlide-640x250.jpg "What is hydro power?")
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Most electric power in the world today are produced by electric generators. An electric generators (or sometimes called a dynamo) is a device that produce electricity when magnets that move […]
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Green Tip #10
Posted on February 28, 2013 | No CommentsAppliances on standby can use up to 50% of the power that they normally operate at. Switch off appliances at the power button & you’ll save money immediately. -
![A Kettle use between 2 and 3 kw to boil water which is the same a 100 liter geyser. You can save a dollar if you only boil one cup […]](https://sterlingpower.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ID-100126567-115x115.jpg "Green Tip #9")
Green Tip #9
Posted on February 28, 2013 | No CommentsA Kettle use between 2 and 3 kw to boil water which is the same a 100 liter geyser. You can save a dollar if you only boil one cup […] -
![When you are replacing a printer, consider getting an all-in-one device that combines printer, scanner, copier and fax. Each component in an all-in-one device works as good as a dedicated […]](https://sterlingpower.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ID-10049194-115x115.jpg "Green Tip #8")
Green Tip #8
Posted on February 28, 2013 | No CommentsWhen you are replacing a printer, consider getting an all-in-one device that combines printer, scanner, copier and fax. Each component in an all-in-one device works as good as a dedicated […] -
![Consolidate your driving trips. Don’t drive to the local store every day. Go once a week and stock up properly. Do you have to drive your kids to school every […]](https://sterlingpower.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ID-10021166-115x115.jpg "Green Tip #7")
Green Tip #7
Posted on February 28, 2013 | No CommentsConsolidate your driving trips. Don’t drive to the local store every day. Go once a week and stock up properly. Do you have to drive your kids to school every […] -
![Recycle your printer ink cartridges wherever possible. Some printer manufacturers have schemes to help with this. Use them! Over 200 million used printer ink cartridges end up in landfills in […]](https://sterlingpower.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ID-10096673-115x115.jpg "Green Tip #6")
Green Tip #6
Posted on February 28, 2013 | No CommentsRecycle your printer ink cartridges wherever possible. Some printer manufacturers have schemes to help with this. Use them! Over 200 million used printer ink cartridges end up in landfills in […] -
![Consider planting drought-tolerant tree species in your garden. These include crepe myrtle, ash, or gingko, and shrubs from rosemary to barberry and juniper. Why? Global warming could create drier conditions. […]](https://sterlingpower.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ID-10041834-115x115.jpg "Green Tip #5")
Green Tip #5
Posted on February 28, 2013 | No CommentsConsider planting drought-tolerant tree species in your garden. These include crepe myrtle, ash, or gingko, and shrubs from rosemary to barberry and juniper. Why? Global warming could create drier conditions. […] -
![Consider using eco-friendly insulation materials for your house if you are insulating from scratch, or upgrading your existing insulation. Cellulose insulation, using shredded old newspapers and magazines, or insulation made […]](https://sterlingpower.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ID-100127430-115x115.jpg "Green Tip #4")
Green Tip #4
Posted on February 28, 2013 | No CommentsConsider using eco-friendly insulation materials for your house if you are insulating from scratch, or upgrading your existing insulation. Cellulose insulation, using shredded old newspapers and magazines, or insulation made […] -
![Defrost your refrigerator on a regular basis. I’ve seen fridges with two inches of solid ice at the back of the freezer compartment. Do you have any idea how much […]](https://sterlingpower.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ID-10023106-115x115.jpg "Green Tip #3")
Green Tip #3
Posted on February 28, 2013 | No CommentsDefrost your refrigerator on a regular basis. I’ve seen fridges with two inches of solid ice at the back of the freezer compartment. Do you have any idea how much […] -
![Insulate your water heater tank with an insulating blanket if you still use that system. You can save half a ton of carbon dioxide emissions escaping every year by simply […]](https://sterlingpower.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ID-10081062-115x115.jpg "Green Tip #2")
Green Tip #2
Posted on February 28, 2013 | No CommentsInsulate your water heater tank with an insulating blanket if you still use that system. You can save half a ton of carbon dioxide emissions escaping every year by simply […] -
![Cook once and eat twice. This is a great way to save all round. If your oven can hold two chickens, and I’ll bet it can, then why not roast […]](https://sterlingpower.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ID-10059682-115x115.jpg "Green Tip #1")
Green Tip #1
Posted on February 28, 2013 | No CommentsCook once and eat twice. This is a great way to save all round. If your oven can hold two chickens, and I’ll bet it can, then why not roast […]