2011 went down in the record books as the most expensive gasoline average ever ($3.51), and experts predict that 2012 will be even worse. The EPA estimates that over 85% of suburban-to-urban commuters drive to work alone. And the typical American car emits its own weight in carbon dioxide (CO2) every year. So why not
Another Earth Day is here. There will be speeches, picnics, and lots of hard work and dedication on behalf of our communities and our planet. And then there will be the day after Earth Day, and we will go back to our normal routines (and our leftovers from the picnic) and wait for next Earth
Spring is here and we’re officially closer to July than we are to January. Along with the warmer weather come all those bug bites and sun burns trying so hard to ruin your summer fun. Luckily, there are some cleaner and greener ways to combat these summertime foes. Stay Smart and Sunny We know too
Conserving energy and water is a year-round effort that saves you money while lightening the load on the planet. But around every April 22, Earth Day is a great time to think about what more you can do. Don’t be a drip: run the numbers Low-flow showerheads can cut your water usage by up to
It zaps us when we touch metal in dry weather. It makes our clothes cling and our hair stand up. No wonder static electricity gets a bad rap. We can blame it for attracting dust to TV and computer screens and − perhaps worst of all − holding dust bunnies together! (The more static charge,
We love the four-day week here at Direct Energy! Hope you guys having a great weekend. Now, we’ll share with you what we brought your way this week on Facebook, Twitter and our Blog. On Monday, we were ecstatic to share the idea of harnessing your own kinetic energy. We are constantly producing energy, so
When most people think about their energy use they think of electricity consumption or the amount of fuel they go through when driving a car. Few people stop and think about the energy we expend and create everyday. One type of energy that humans generate is kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion or