At Kiwi Energy, we seek to inspire our customers to live more healthfully, naturally, and sustainably. With the new year right around the corner, many of us are thinking about our New Year’s resolutions and we wanted to encourage you to consider making one that will benefit the environment. Below [...]
Volunteering is not only a great way to give back to your local community, it’s also a good way to contribute to a cause that you’re passionate about. Although volunteering is something that you can do and should do year-round, there are many different organizations, causes, and individuals that need [...]
Because wind is caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth’s surface, and the rotation of the earth, it is technically a form of solar energy. Wind energy is created using wind turbines that capture the kinetic energy of the earth’s natural [...]
Thanksgiving is a special time of the year because it reminds us to be thankful! Thankful for our family, friends, food, and overall good fortune. Something that we should all be grateful for, however, that often tends to be overlooked throughout the holidays is our planet. With all the family [...]
We talk a lot about saving energy, and for good reason: It’s beneficial for the planet and it can help you save money on utility bills. Each of us can make a great impact on protecting our environment with just a few simple decisions, specifically when it comes to our [...]
It may be so that the air is getting colder and the wind is getting stronger. You may be thinking it’s time to hunker down and cozy up inside, but it’s quite the contrary. Fall happens to be one of the best times of the year to spend outside and [...]
What Are the Pros and Cons of Hydroelectric Energy? We drink it, swim in it, and need it to sustain life, but did you know that water accounts for 16.6% of the world’s total electricity production? There are thousands and thousands of dams in the world, but only a few [...]
Halloween is likely one of the most fun holidays of the year. It’s also a time where a whole lot of unnecessary waste is generated due to all of the items that only get used once before ending up in the trash. Luckily, with a little extra thought and planning, [...]
Because 71% of the earth is covered in water, many of us are guilty of not truly understanding the importance of conserving it. However, since each of us depends on water to sustain life, it’s our responsibility to learn about water conservation and to take the right steps to keep [...]
With summer’s fading memories, now is the time to prepare your home for the cooler temperatures and unpredictable weather that fall and winter bring. You may be thinking “but it’s only the beginning of October,” but October actually happens to be Energy Action Month. According to the US Department of [...]