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With the price of utility power rising significantly in South Africa over the next three years, most organisations have stepped up their efforts to save energy and reduce costs. tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/08/14/solar-geyser-collector-types/”; There are two main types of collectors used in Solar Geysers: flat-plate collectors and vacuum tube collectors. Flat-Plate Solar Collector A flat-plate collector has a transparent cover made of specially toughened glass, a coated metal absorber plate (coating is usually matt black paint), and a well-insulated weatherproof casing. Flat plate [...] tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/08/10/unplug-your-laptop-forever-in-7-steps/”; How freeing would it be to unplug your laptop from the grid…forever? Not just for a couple hours until your battery dwindles, but for good. While it takes a bit of work and forethought, it’s not impossible. Here’s how you can do it. 1. Get a Backup Battery
tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/08/04/eskom-signs-iea-clean-coal-agreement-on-behalf-of-sa/”; Power utility Eskom would now represent South Africa on the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) Clean Coal Centre, which is a subsidiary of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Eskom signed a contracting partnership with the IEA, which upgraded Eskom’s existing sponsor membership [...] tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/07/28/how-to-hypermile-drive-green/”; 9 Steps to Saving Fuel, Saving Money and Saving the Environment Hypermiling refers to a collection of driving techniques aimed at improving your car’s fuel efficiency by reducing the demands placed on the engine. Since it’s possible to improve fuel economy by 37% just by changing the way you [...] tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/07/20/build-a-simple-solar-oven/”; The sun’s energy can be harnessed to cook your food. Watch the short video below to see how anybody can save energy by building a simple solar oven. Variations of the above are possible; you can use a bigger box so you can fit a large pot inside. [...] tweetmeme_url = “http://www.rainharvest.co.za/2010/06/07/weatherize-to-save-energy/”; Weatherization (also commonly known as weatherproofing) can make your home more comfortable while lowering your electricity usage and costs this winter. Follow the eight easy steps below to prepare your home for the coming winter. 1. Perform an energy audit: |
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