Renewable Energy Blog

Tips for Purchasing Energy-Saving Products and Smart Appliances

We live in a technological era powered by electricity, and our energy dependence continues to increase. But with that increased use comes increases in our carbon footprint. That’s left many of us looking for ways to reduce our daily energy use. Fortunately, there are many steps we can take [...]

2025-03-14T02:08:05-04:00September 14th, 2022|

Easy & Eco-Friendly: 18 Energy Saving Tips for Summer

Summer is here, and energy prices are rising. This is typical: Prices tend to increase along with usage in the summer and go down in the winter. The cost of electricity is made up of many factors, but the biggest ones are the amount of supply available, building and [...]

2025-03-14T02:17:10-04:00August 19th, 2022|

What Is A Good Temperature To Set Your Thermostat To In The Summer?

When you’re relaxing in your home during the middle of the sweating summer months, you want to be cool and comfortable. You’re kicking your feet up indoors between the backyard BBQs, lounging poolside, and venturing out on vacation. No one wants to be wilting under the unrelenting heatwaves, but [...]

2025-03-19T21:37:21-04:00August 12th, 2022|

How Do You Compost: A Complete Guide

Composting, on the surface, looks like it takes a lot of time and work. You might be wondering—how long does it take to compost a pile fully? The good news: it might not take as long as you think, and, once you’re set up, it’s a surprisingly low-maintenance way [...]

2025-03-26T14:17:31-04:00July 1st, 2022|

Your Energy-Efficient Refrigerator Buying Guide

Buying a new refrigerator is a daunting task. But while you may be more focused on your refrigerator’s size, aesthetic, and storage capacity, there’s another variable you should consider: energy efficiency. Kiwi Energy strongly believes every home should run as energy-efficiently as possible. Your fridge is a major player in [...]

2025-03-19T21:29:23-04:00May 9th, 2022|

What Causes Light Pollution and How to Reduce Its Negative Effects

Is light pollution bad? Well, that depends if you are concerned about ever seeing the stars or about interrupting the natural circadian rhythms of humans and animals alike. If you do care about these things, then yes—light pollution is bad. What are the causes of light pollution? What can [...]

2025-03-31T13:38:40-04:00March 15th, 2022|

Why Borrowing Is One of the Most Environmentally Friendly Things To Do

Any amount of shopping you do can increase your household waste without you even knowing it. Because of that, many are looking for alternatives to outright ownership that help reduce their waste contribution. Some common tactics include upcycling and reusing old items, but there’s another strategy on the move: borrowing. When [...]

2025-03-31T13:00:58-04:00January 25th, 2022|

How to Recycle Water for More Sustainable Living

At Spring Power and Gas, we know that the most efficient homes in the U.S. rely on a combination of electricity and natural gas. These two energy sources work side by side every day—powering appliances, maintaining comfort, and supporting your lifestyle smartly and sustainably. Let’s look at how they [...]

2025-05-26T11:45:57-04:00October 6th, 2021|

How to Recycle Electronic Waste

In the modern world that we live in today, we’re all highly dependent on our devices – our cell phones, computers, tablets, televisions, and so on. Considering the number of toxic substances and heavy metals (such as lead, cadmium, and mercury) found in the majority of our beloved gadgets, [...]

2025-03-26T14:48:52-04:00August 25th, 2021|
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