Teaching Kids About Going Green In New England
By admin | May 15, 2013
Teaching Kids About Going Green In New England
1. Energy Conservation Skills
Teaching kids about their global footprint is one of the most significant aspects of green education. New England is a particularly rich landscape for teaching kids about the importance of energy conservation and ecological well-being. In addition, teaching children about the ways our actions affect the ecosystem is a crucial part of the process.
2. Learning How To Become A Better Earth StewardRead the rest of this entry »
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Lobbying Elected Representatives About Enviromental Issues
By admin | March 24, 2013
Most politicians are happy to sing the praises of clean air, clean water and a healthy planet. However, when it comes to specific environmental issues, there are often intense political and ideological disagreements on how to address them.
If you’re lobbying an elected official about an environmental issue, it’s important to understand what will motivate them to support your position. Not every politician will share your passion for environmental stewardship or your concerns about proposed environmental laws.
If your issue affects the health and well-being of people and voters in his or her constituency, lead with that. Read the rest of this entry »
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Save Your Energy and Save Your Wallet
By admin | March 21, 2012
It’s no secret that energy rates are really on the rise in this country and for some states the kilowatt hours (rate by which some companies charge you) have nearly doubled. Bounce electric rates in Leander have really been good, but what about those of you who might not have access to this service? For those of us who might not have any alternatives, the only way to save the wallet is to save the energy and that means putting a little more effort toward energy conservation, but all this requires is a few changes in your everyday ritual.
For starters, you can be more mindful of your surroundings. If there are any lights on in rooms that you aren’t occupying or using then hit the switch and turn them off. This might be difficult if you have children in the home as they have a tendency to move about the home without shutting off the lights, but a trip to the hardware store can fix that. There are timers and motion detectors you can attach to the lights and while they may not seem like a logical investment, they can really save you some money. Shorter showers might be in order too. And if you find yourself using up a lot of energy on heating or air conditioning you might think about ways to achieve desired effects without relying on these energy-eating implements – heavier drapes, new windows, fans, etc.
In our society, you need energy and you need to power your home – just don’t let it bankrupt you.
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NECA And Wind Power Generation Initiatives
By admin | October 4, 2011
The Northeast Energy & Commerce Association is the oldest electric power provider in New England. This association serves to facilitate an open forum among all electric power stakeholders to develop and cater to the demands of power needs in the market. NECA has a total of 900 members that stand as representatives for 143 entities. In the 18th annual conference hosted by NECA, an innovation towards sustainable energy has been opted for in the form of wind power. The conference aims to have an in-depth analysis on questions concerning the different ways to achieve a good outcome in the New Read the rest of this entry »
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Painless Ways To Make Your Home Greener
By admin | October 1, 2011
Going green is very popular right now and you may wonder how your family can go green without disrupting everything in your life. There are a few painless ways that you can make your home greener that can be the start to leading a green life.
One of the best ways to be greener is to get reusable grocery bags. You can usually purchase these bags for a small amount and then you just bring them with you whenever you have to go to the grocery store. By using reusable bags you Read the rest of this entry »
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NECA And Solar Generated Power In New England
By admin | September 27, 2011
Renewable energy is the buzz word these days. In New England where the winters are long and cold, the voice of the renewable energy advocates are speaking loud and clear. Northeast Energy & Commerce Association (NECA) is one such voice and they gather once a year to bring together ideas on how New England can improve their approach and commitment to Renewable Energy; once such approach is through the use, collection and distribution of solar generated power.
So you are asking yourself, “how much solar power can be generated Read the rest of this entry »
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NECA And Geothermal Power Generation Initiatives
By admin | September 26, 2011
NECA and Geothermal Power Generation Initiatives
With a concern over the impact of energy choices on the environment of New England, the Northeast Energy & Commerce Association has become one of the regions top proponents of green energy production. NECA is dedicated to increasing the awareness of the public to the benefits of green energy. Northeast Energy & Commerce Association is also a leader in fostering the growth of the clean/renewable energy industry in order to help grow and bolster the economy of the New England region.
This non-profit agency, New England’s oldest, Read the rest of this entry »
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