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Summer’s almost over, and soon, we can wear those sweaters we hid at the back of the wardrobe. Because of global warming, fall may get chillier and thus the need to stay warm longer. We will constantly be using water heaters and a heating system, which consume a lot of energy. In fact, these two are the worst culprits. A heating system can consume up to 3,500 kWh per month, and an electric water heater can use over 400 kWh each month. With that said, we should learn to save power to avoid breaking the bank. So how can you avoid breaking the bank with sky-high electricity charges? Here are a few power-saving tips you can follow this fall: #1 Consider using LED lighting. LED or light-emitting diodes are eco-friendly and power-saving. In fact, business establishments prefer programmable LED signs over neon ones because the former is safer and lasts longer. And because nights are longer in fall, lights will be turned on for longer hours. So consider replacing all your lighting fixtures wit...

Being energy-efficient at home can be a struggle for some people as they may have been working from home since the pandemic started in 2020, and their kids are now taking online classes. Computer and AC use doubled or even tripled, which led to a rise in electricity bills. If these bills are already burning holes in your pockets, it’s time to take some energy-saving measures. Here are five tips on how to save power at home effectively this 2021: 1. Use natural light as much as possible. During the day, use natural light instead of turning on your lights. Natural lighting makes any space look more welcoming and homey, making your room a more comfortable place for you. Open your curtains, blinds, and windows, and let the sun rays in. And because you might be spending more time indoors, you need that sunlight too.  2. Use a LED night light. If you can’t sleep at night in the dark, use LED night lights instead of fluorescent fairy lights. A s crolling LED sign can also be turned into ...

Learn how to save power to lessen your carbon footprint. If your business is having a hard time financially, it’s time to rethink your strategies. You need to find ways to cut costs without affecting your employees. And one good way to do this is to rethink your power consumption. Cutting electricity costs can be challenging, especially if you need all the lights in your shop open and machines need to be running all day long. However, there still are effective ways to do it. Here are some helpful tips that you can follow to help you save electricity for your business: Switch to LED lighting. If the bulbs in your shop are incandescent or fluorescent, it’s time to make the switch to LED. LED lights consume far less power and are brighter, so you wouldn’t need a lot of bulbs to light up an area. Aside from that, LEDs do not emit UV light, which is potentially harmful to people and can also cause fading to fabrics. Some people may think that LED lighting is much too...

Stick to your New Year's resolution on energy usage this year with the help of these tips. Last December, we shared tips on saving energy in the holiday season. There is no reason to stop this 2019. Aside from leaving less carbon footprint, doing so can also help you save in the long run. And without further ado, here are five helpful tips to help you save power and money this new year. Bike to work If you can, do it! Not only do you save a whole lot on fuel, but you also get a daily exercise. You can also encourage your co-workers to do the same, and even propose a bike racing event for a cause! Use LED nightlights There is nothing to be ashamed of being afraid of the dark. If you can’t sleep with all the lights out, make use of LED nightlights. With these little bright lights that you can conveniently plug into an outlet, you can finally turn off your bedside lamp. Buy energy star-rated appliances Should you need to purchase appliances for your home o...

Here are easy ways on how you can cut energy costs this festive season. Power costs double and sometimes even triple during the holidays. This is because of holiday decors such as fairy lights and other Christmas ornaments that need power. You don’t have to be like the Grinch just to save on energy costs, as there are a few ways that you can do. This week, we listed down three easy ways on how you can make it easy for your bank accounts this holiday season. Decorate with LED string lights. Get rid of your old fluorescent fairy lights and invest in LED ones. LEDs, as we always mentioned, use way less energy all the while shining brighter than traditional lighting. Aside from that, they are also much safer, as these lights do not emit heat. That said, there is no risk of your decors catching fire. Use your LED signs as decors. Don’t turn your outdoor scrolling LED sign  off at night. Instead, program heartwarming Christmas messages and make passers-by smile! This...

Follow these tips to save power this pumpkin season. Summer has been fun; now it’s almost time to transition to a cooler, crisp breeze, crunchy leaves, and apples. As you get ready for pumpkin and turkey season, you should also take into consideration your power usage at home and in the office. Staying warm requires a change in how you consume energy, so here are some tips that you can follow to save power and avoid burning a hole in your pocket. Make the switch to LED. We all know that light-emitting diodes are eco-friendly and energy-saving. It becomes much darker in fall, so that means your lights at home and the office are turned on for more extended hours, compared to summer. To save energy, replace all your traditional lighting with LED. LEDs are also known to last significantly longer than fluorescent and incandescent bulbs. The same goes for your shop’s signs; swap your old neon sign with a safer and more efficient LED open sign . Utilize natural heat. Do n...

When summer heat is stressing you out, it’s easy to turn the AC in full blast and get cooling fans work overtime.  But with the surging electricity bills and the significant slowdown in business every summer, it’s a must to be wise about your spending and energy consumption. With little creativity and adjustments - such as switching from traditional sign to LED sign, or incandescent with compact fluorescent lamps or CFLs - you can significantly cut the cost of your electricity bills while still being cool this season. However, cutting the electricity cost for your business doesn’t happen overnight. The decision to be energy efficient doesn’t just end there. It also must be followed with small changes in company policies, business practices as well as company equipment. Here are some things that you can use to save cost in electricity expenses of your business. Lighting - Make use of natural lights - It’s summer and usually bright and sunny outside. If you o...

Photo Credit: IKEA IKEA once again strengthens their commitment to care for its customers and the environment. Though not in the form of a scrolling LED sign, the company strives to create a better life for many people by offering not only quality products but also those that make a difference like environment-friendly ones. On October 1 st , The Swedish global brand announced their plan to solely offer LED lighting fixtures by 2016. This can be seen as the continuation of their efforts to provide customers more energy-efficient bulbs that are great alternatives to commonly used lighting sources. In 2010, the home furnishing company began initiatives to phase out incandescent bulbs.  The effort is in support of the LED light revolution. As IKEA vies to be the first US home furnishing retailer to exclusively sell LED lighting fixtures, they hope to set an example to set a green example to the industry. “LED is a light revolution.” says Steve Howard, IKEA Group’s...

Photo Credit: Bottom Line Business Using a scrolling LED sign keeps your store attractive while putting in a little more on your piggy bank. But are you looking for more ways to create savings for your business? Then we’ve got you covered. Here are a couple more tips on how to save on costs to grow your business: Bring your advertising and marketing efforts to the web Aside from proving to be way cheaper than traditional television and radio marketing, bringing promotional efforts online can also allow you to reach more of the right people. Utilizing the right medium of communicating online can certainly produce the greatest return for your minimal investment. Not to mention the capability of this platform to produce measurable and real time feedback on your campaigns. Outsource ‘em up With the current condition of the global economy and the increasing prominence of the internet, outsourcing different business functions have been steadily gaining pop...

United Nations Gives Everyone More Reasons to Go Green Looking for more reasons to turn your business green? The United Nations calls on governments, business and civil societies alike to further their efforts in enhancing their respective energy efficiency. The organization believes that such efforts can greatly impact in the reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gases. It has also been proven that green efforts, though may appear costly at the beginning, can help greatly in producing sustainable savings for the organizations. Using a scrolling LED sign can be a step closer to achieving this goal. An infographic jointly published by The United Nations and Sustainable Energy For All provides us with a number of reasons to move towards the big change. Here are some of the important points stated in the creatively made visual: -- Global energy consumption may rise to 33 percent between 2010 and 2035 -- Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions...

Photo Credit: Carbon Low Emissions Putting up a scrolling LED sign is not the only way to nudge your business down the green path. We’ve listed down 5 more things that you can do to contribute in saving our planet. And you know what’s great about these ideas? All of them are easy to integrate with your current business process. Going green is hassle-free with these steps. Read up and start your green business today. Start offering free delivery of your goods – use bicycles Remember the good ol’ days when you don’t have to worry about sky-high fuel rates? Well, those times are long gone. Motorized vehicles have become kings of the road since – which is good and bad at the same time for businesses. Though deliveries are generally faster, fuel rates suck up a huge chunk of business budgets.  You change this around for your business by going old school with bicycles. This is very applicable to small business and restaurants. Make your patrons feel sp...

Photo Credit: Walmart Going green is the in thing nowadays. This is not only true for individuals who started bringing their own bags while shopping or bringing packed lunches to school. The great big green movement also holds true for business enterprises of any size. In our last post, we featured Starbucks together with their efforts of inflicting a positive mark or change in the environment. Initiatives conducted by large business moguls are really inspiring. They certainly serve as great reminders for small and medium sized businesses that profitability and conscience can go hand in hand. Investing in a scrolling LED sign is one easy way to go. But many more things can be done. In this post, we are featuring another company that’s decided to turn green to help the environment. And their efforts are certainly not in vain because reports have been highlighting the savings and profits that they’ve been making together with the big change.  Wal-Mart ...