Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Energy Star appliances

Did you know that a refrigerator made today is about 40% more efficient than one manufactured just two years ago. That translates into serious savings for you.

When buying an appliance, remember that it has two price tags: what you pay to take it home and what you pay for the energy and water it uses. ENERGY STAR qualified appliances incorporate advanced technologies that use 10–50% less energy and water than standard models. The money you save on your utility bills can more than make up for the cost of a more expensive but more efficient ENERGY STAR model.

The cost of electricity is going up and if you live in Silver Spring about 57% of your electrical power comes from not too "clean coal." You can cut back on your electrical consumption, save money and save a few mountain tops from being leveled in the process of getting your "clean coal."

If you are replacing appliances, look for the energy star symbol.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Silver Docs starts on June 15th

Don't miss this excellent documentary film festival featuring over 100 documentary films shown over 8 days. We discovered this festival a few years back and have been going every year since. It features excellent documentaries to suit any taste and takes place in the heart of Silver Spring at the Silver Theater. Go to www.silverdocs.com for information and ticket sales.

Dare to do something different this summer.