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Methods of Electrical Generation
Most of the electricity produced in the world today is produced by dirty, polluting coal-fired power plants, for the simple reason that this remains the cheapest way of producing electricity on a large scale. There are, however, other ways in which it can be produced:
Posted on Jun-20-2009
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Safety Tips for Kids and Electricity
It is a well known fact that children and electricity do not mix, as their natural curiosity, combined with a lack of awareness of the dangers of electricity, can be a deadly combination. However, if you take the necessary precautions, you can greatly reduce the risk to your child - and the rest of your family - that is posed by electricity. Here are a few pointers:
Posted on Jun-20-2009
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How to find out how much energy you use
If you want to know how much electricity a device uses, simply turn everything else in your house off, leave the device in question to run, and, take two meter readings exactly a minute apart. This will tell you how many units of electricity it uses in a minute of operation, which you can then use to calculate its energy usage over longer periods from a day to a year.
Posted on Jun-20-2009
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Electricity generation explained
Electricity is present throughout nature, in the form of the static electricity in thunder clouds and neurons, but there is no direct natural source of flowing electricity of the type required by electrical appliances.
Posted on Jun-20-2009
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Which light bulb is right for you?
Until the introduction of the compact fluorescent bulb in the 1990s, if you wanted a light bulb, then you had no choice in the matter but to buy an incandescent. This, of course, was less of an issue in those days of comparatively cheap, secure energy supplies and a lower general awareness of environmental issues such as global warming.
Posted on Jun-20-2009
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Cutting your bills and saving the planet
The emission of greenhouse gases as a result of our energy consumption is the primary cause of global warming. Carbon dioxide and other gases have created a blanket around the Earth that prevents heat from escaping into the atmosphere.
Posted on Jun-20-2009
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Top Ten Money Saving Tips
In the current economic climate we are all looking for ways to spend less cash, so here are our top ten money saving tips to help you spend less.
Posted on Jun-20-2009
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Choosing Gas, Oil or Electric Central Heating
Fuel prices are on the increase. Nowadays most of us are trying to cope with rising heating costs. As a result, we all want to find ways to reduce our heating bills.
Posted on Jun-20-2009
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How to Save Money Without Missing Out
In the current economic climate we are all trying to be a bit wiser with our money, but none of us want to give up the little luxuries in life. Here are some top tips on ways to spend less without missing out.
Posted on Jun-20-2009
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Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Nowadays we are all concerned about the environment and want to know what we can do to help. However, many of us do not want to give up the convenience of our modern lifestyle. One way to help the environment without making any major sacrifices is to find ways of reducing your carbon footprint.
Posted on Jun-20-2009
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Gas and Electricity Supply When You Move Home
Moving house can be incredibly stressful, so make your life a little easier and remember to sort out your gas and electricity providers. You need to ensure you are not billed for energy you have not used at either property, so to help you out here is a quick guide to tell you what to do.
Posted on Jun-20-2009
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Environmentally Friendly Electricity
Around two thirds of the UK's electricity is generated by coal and gas fueled power stations. These plants pump millions of tons of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. These gases are known to cause climate change.
Posted on Jun-28-2009
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Gas and Electricity Switching Guide
The recent credit crunch has us thinking about how to save money, and there are few quicker ways to do so than by getting a better deal on your gas and electricity bills. Changing your suppliers is easier than you may think, and with so much competition prices can vary considerably meaning you might be able to make significant savings.
Posted on Jun-20-2009
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