What to consider when buying an electric vehicle

What to consider when buying an electric vehicle

Types   There are different types of electric vehicles: hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV). All three varieties of electric vehicles use electricity for propulsion, but there are differences...
3 cheers for smart thermostats

3 cheers for smart thermostats

How intelligent is your heating and cooling system?   Here are three big ways that smart thermostats make our lives more comfortable.   Smarter comfort. Smart thermostats use data like the outside temperature, inside temperature and humidity, your daily...

VIDEO: 5 ways to save while doing dishes

Nothing beats a home-cooked meal, but with dinner comes dishes. Use these five tips to save while cleaning up.   1. Use your dishwasher. Did you know your dishwasher is more efficient than hand washing — both in time and energy used? So, you’ll actually...

VIDEOS: No time like the present to save energy

It’s the perfect time to get more serious about saving energy! These short videos are filled with energy-saving tips to help you do just that! And be sure to check out many more tips at LES.com/save-energy.   Keep energy savings flowing with clean air...
Energy-efficient clothes washers

Energy-efficient clothes washers

What makes energy-efficient clothes washers more efficient?   High-performance clothes washers save energy by reducing motor energy consumption and hot water volume using advanced controls and improved design. Less water means less energy required to heat, spin...