When you purchase a surge protector it is important to consider the benefits of each brand before buying. Most people will simply buy the first surge protector that they come across or the cheapest. There are however, other things that you will need to consider. If you want to control your energy costs and protect your...

As a avid computer gamer I find myself with hunger for more intense graphics is leading to a very expensive power bill every month. On average these higher end graphics cards use 150 watts (when running a 3d application) and can easily hit the 200 mark with overclocking. Some setups use 2 of these cards and can scal...

Did you know that almost all electronics continue to consume power even if they are turned off? This is typically referred to as "Standby Power", in the Eco-minded industry we call this "Vampire Power". On average the U.S. wastes $10 billion dollars due to this standby power!

So what does it boil down to f...

I recently came across a great company called, EcoStrip. They are all about GREEN! Which was why I really wanted to contact them and try out their product. I'm so glad I did.I don't have a business office, but in my home, we use electricity too. Just like everyone else. I'm always trying to find ways to cut down my use...

For the last five years a rating system called the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) has been working to help consumers and manufacturers better understand the overall impact products have on the ecosystem based on a variety of different catego...

It's that time of year again, the kids are mailing off their Wish Lists to Santa and you are mailing off another heating bill. This year's bill may seen noticeably higher and it seems you may have to remove some items off your holiday list. Before you do that try these tips and you just might have some extra money t...

"Why should we conserve electricity?"
Ever ask yourself that question?

Not everyone is aware of how the abundant use of electricity impacts the world around us. Believe it or not it's a vicious cycle. The more we consume the more we are harming the environment and ourselves. As "IEA Statistics and Ba...

The Carbon Trust will launch a new service today aimed at helping companies make the business case for energy efficiency by providing advice on the measures to implement and the technologies that deliver the best returns.

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Telecommuting or running your business from your home is a great way to save time and money, and it's also good for the environment. After all, you're not spending the fuel to commute to and from wor...

Whether you run a home-based business or a brick-and-mortar retail business, there are simple, easy things you can do to go green. And operating a green business is not only good for the environment but good for your business's bottom line because conserving resources and cutting down on waste saves money.

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Efficiency evangelists have long complained about "vampire" energy loss, the wasted electricity from keeping electronics constantly plugged in. By some accounts, this can cost hundreds of dollars a year in extra electricity costs and create unnecessary carbon emissions. New innovations in power str...

Looking for the Best Method of Powering a Device? Try the USB Power Strip from EcoStrip!

Earlier tonight I wrote a blog post about being green! Well, it's actually about...

If you've been looking for the best way to save money and protect electrical equipment in your home from electrical surges, then you would be wise to invest in a energy saving power strip for your home or green office. While not every type of energy efficient surge protector is right for your needs you can find one eas...

Businesses across the country have plugged into EcoStrip's energy saving smart power strip - including The Green Business Bureau located in Houston. "The GBB certifies green businesses, such as EcoStrip, in order to help both businesses and consumer recognize the benefits of going green," says Marcos J. Cordero, LEED A...

I am a multi-tasker at the core, but parenthood forces you to take the skill to entirely new level. Between the constant chatterbox that is my toddler, the fried pregnancy brain that is overflowing with hormones and the general scatter-brained tendency my personality lends itself to - I am a walking pile of forgetfuln...

"Smart" power strips can be a useful means for saving energy when used for computer systems, allowing power to be automatically cut to non-essential devices when not needed by simply powering down the PC. As many electronic devices continue to draw power even when off, cutting power at the outlet maximizes savings. Mos...

For most companies, "going green" has to be synonymous with "saving money." There are a number of opportunities in most companies to reduce operating expenses significantly through a targeted, cost-effective sustainability program. EcoStrip is one of the ways to save money by implementing its smart power strip that pro...

Normally when a consumer purchases a surge protector, they buy the cheapest one available or simply the one that has a name that they recognize. They pay no attention to the actual benefits of the power surge protector that they purchase. If you want to protect your computer and devices from power surges and stop energ...

Energy usage today is at an all-time high. This is not surprising considering all of the new technology that has been released over the past few years. Protecting this technology is important. After all, you paid good money for all of your computers and devices and protecting them from power surges will essentially pro...

Many people have no idea of just how much energy they waste while they sleep. If your computer has peripheral devices plugged into it, you could be wasting more than $100 every year on what is known as "vampire" power. This is power that is constantly being fed to your computer and other devices even when these items a...

Your computer is an investment that you want to protect. If you simply plug your computer into a power outlet, you are leaving yourself open to damage from a power surge. Computers do not handle these surges well and you could potentially lose all of your files when a surge hits. A

Protecting your computer from power surges is important. Protecting your wallet from energy waste is also important. EcoStrip allows you to do both with a power saving surge protector. Many consumers have no idea of just how much energy they waste each night while...

If you are like most other households today, you likely have at least one computer in your home. If you leave this computer plugged in at night, and most people do, then you are wasting energy without even knowing it. Computers and their peripheral devices continue to drain energy in small amounts from your electrical ...

Most homes today have at least one computer installed. Most of these computers have peripheral devices such as speakers, keyboards and other items that remain plugged in at all times. Even if you turn off your computer and monitor at night, if they are still plugged up they are wasting energy. You can shut down your co...

Budgeting issues affect nearly every household and business in the nation today. Many people are looking for ways to lower their energy costs and save energy. One thing that most do not consider is the amount of energy that is used by peripheral devices connected to computers. If you have speakers and other devices tha...

Virtually everywhere you look today you see products that claim to help you save energy. Energy saving products are important for a number of reasons. One thing that most people do not realize is that your computer devices can actually continue to use energy even when your computer is powered down. You could be wasting...