Energy Efficiency Explained

Energy efficiency is one of those buzzwords you hear everywhere, but are you sure you know what it means? And what if it doesn’t refer to a certain thing in particular? Or if it’s up for interpretation? Let’s explore the concept of energy efficiency and what it really means....

Using a Home Energy Audit to Improve Efficiency

What if you could know exactly where you’re wasting energy and which improvements would boost energy efficiency the most? Well, that’s exactly what a home energy audit can do.   Getting an energy audit is good for your home, your wallet, and the environment. It doesn’t take much time...

How to Know What’s Recyclable

The U.S. hasn’t always been that great at recycling, but we’re getting better. During WWII Americans were very conscious about waste and about 25% of it was reused or recycled. But things went the wayside soon after. During the 1960s recycling was at its lowest point at just 7.7%....

Green Products for Your Spring Cleaning

Spring is on its way, which means cleaning is around the corner. These days it’s reasonable for people to question the safety of cleaning products. Some of the products that are made to clean the home actually lower air quality and dirty up the environment – two things that...

Verde Energy Refer a Friend Reward Program

It’s back! Verde Energy is once again giving customers the chance to earn big by referring to their friends. When you refer people to Verde Energy you aren’t just helping the planet by promoting clean energy, you’re helping your wallet too. You’ll earn a $25 prepaid debit card for...

Truth about Standby Power

standby power, is the electric power consumed by many consumer electronic devices when they are switched off but still plugged in and is often blamed for costing you a lot of money in wasted electricity. You might have heard that unplugging idle appliances around your home saves a lot...

9 Ways to Cool Down AC Costs

A heat wave assaults the senses. There’s the feeling of extreme warmth, the smell of perspiration and the sight of air almost seeming to bend in sizzling temperatures. And what’s that you’re hearing? It’s your air conditioner running and the sound of your bank account drying up. Heating and...
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