Energy Saver News; WattBusters

WattBusters Slashes Prices

2005-04-29 14:24:49

Good news people. We've cut the price of many products on our website. Due to volume purchasing, WattBusters can now offer the same great products at lower prices and pass the savings on to you.

As products come to market, we are able to work with manufacturers to acquire larger lots of new and current items. With an eye toward cutting energy usage and the resulting reduction of pollutants in the air and water, we're excited by the positive impact each item brings to the environment. Changing a light bulb seems like such a small thing but when you add up all the energy-saving light bulbs being installed all over the country, we're making BIG changes.

New Cold Cathode Dimmable and LED Bulbs

2005-04-29 14:15:21

For all of the people who have searched for an energy-saving replacement bulb to use in dimmable chandelier fixtures, WattBusters finally has the ticket. We just acquired the TCP cold cathode line of light bulbs. The bulbs are excellent for dimming and rapid on/off cycling applications and they use either 3 or 5 Watts. Light output is roughly equivalent to 15 - 30 Watt incandescent bulbs.

The FlameTip series is a sharp looking bulb that comes in medium or candelabra base and has clear, frosted or white coatings. The bulbs dim very smoothly and are a great energy-saver for any multi-light chandelier. The rated life is 25,000 hours so you pretty much install them and forget them.

The Greening of the American Office

2005-04-29 13:58:55

Environmental Responsibility Doesn�t Stop at Home

(ARA) � April 22nd marks the 35th anniversary of Earth Day -- and the good news is that more and more Americans are thinking of creative ways to recycle, reuse and be more environmentally conscious. But once you leave the confinements of �home sweet home,� what can you do from 9 to 5 to continue your �green� way of life?

Just like your house, most offices consume water, energy, paper and other products -- the result of which produces a deluge of waste. But the office furniture industry is a prime example of a market segment that is quietly, but effectively, converting its product designs and manufacturing technologies to have a more positive environmental impact -- partially in response to government programs, but also because consumers are demanding products that are gentler on the environment. The industry, in fact, is responding to the green phenomena in some amazing, highly creative ways.

EPA Announces 1200 Yard Golf Ball

2005-04-29 13:51:41

If the EPA tested golf balls, would they whack it off the side of a mountain or along an ice-covered lake, measure the distance, set the average at 1200 yards and then state, "Your yardage may vary"? The testing methodology would clearly be suspect. It happens every day with cars. Have you ever noticed how the EPA's fuel economy 'estimates' differ from your real-world driving mileage? In many cases, they are not even close. Most of the time we don't give a hoot, but when gasoline prices start kicking up over $2/gallon we actually sit up and take notice.

Winter Static - Humidity in Your Home

2005-03-02 16:54:40

I don't need a groundhog to tell me that it's still winter. I keep waking up to new blankets of snow and my natural gas bills look like they are for two months instead of one. What's with that? I caulked, sealed the cracks underneath my doors and generally try to keep my thermostat down.

One thing I hadn't given much thought to this season is the lack of humidity in my house. The first giveaway that something wasn't quite right is major static-electricity.

Car Wars - Hummer vs. Hoopty

2005-03-02 16:50:03

What kind of vehicle do you drive? Why did you choose that particular vehicle? Answering those two simple questions may open a window into the inner workings of your mind. I was pondering my answers to the questions while stuck in the morning rush hour traffic around Detroit. As I sat, looking straight into the bumper of a 2003 Hummer, I knew Mad Max would have been proud of me.

My 1993 Tercel (i.e. Hoopty: beat up old car with a dull paint job and no hubcaps) braves the rush hour traffic and does an admirable job. It's kind of ugly and extremely small but it doesn't cost much at all to own.

Super Bowl 2006 Products

2005-03-02 16:40:16

WattBusters would like to announce that we are carrying two products approved for sale by the NFL for Super Bowl XL. The 40th matchup will be held at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on February 5, 2006. The $300 million Ford Field, which opened in 2002, is carved into the famous Hudson's warehouse and offers a spectacular view of downtown Detroit through its steel, glass and brick structure. The stadium is located in the city's "Foxtown" entertainment district adjacent to Comerica Park, the home of the Detroit Tigers. The 1.3 million square foot facility has 65,000 seats and 113 luxury suites and promises the best site lines of any NFL stadium.

Don't Get Caught with Your Parts Down

2005-03-02 16:34:04

Parts is parts, right? Not for business owners. If you own a business in the United States, you have another government regulation to deal with. It pertains to your lighting. The Department of Energy (DOE) will be implementing new regulations regarding the manufacture and sale of fluorescent lamp ballasts. According to the DOE, this will result in significant energy savings and emission reductions. Lighting accounts for 20-25% of all electricity consumed in the United States.

WattBusters Proud Parent - MTI Lighting Specialists

2005-02-03 15:32:27

WattBusters is just over one year old now and we would like you to finally meet our Dad, um, I mean parent company,� MTI Lighting Specialists, Inc.� MTI is Michigan and the Midwest's premier commercial relamping, energy management and lighting retrofit company and has had a stellar reputation for 15 years.�

A while back, MTI was invited to the Senate Hearings on Energy at the State Capitol in Michigan.

Out of Gas - Naturally

2005-02-03 14:54:58

Sometimes life has a roller-coaster feel to it.� We're rolling along, happy and healthy.� Your job is fairly interesting and it pays enough to keep you afloat and give you some of the perks you've always wanted.� And then the roller-coaster begins the journey downward.� Unseen situations can combine, both in and out of your control. This� can be a combination of layoffs, downsizing, job loss, credit card debt, enormous winter utility bills, dying�automobiles, etc.

The bottom line is that you are aversely affected and it can make you feel emotionally trashed.

Oh Baby - It's Cold Outside�

2005-02-03 14:49:58

Oh baby.� It's definitely cold outside and snuggle weather is upon us again.� Once we get that 'shiver' thing going,�� it's sometimes difficult to stop.� I guess it's to be expected in the morning when we get in a cold car (love those vinyl seats) or when we take out the garbage in our pajamas, but you know it's cold when you need to snuggle just to keep your teeth from chattering when you go to bed at night.� My wife kind of likes me this winter...��

Shivering is involuntary muscle tensing that generates heat and offers a�warming effect. When you first become slightly chilled, you'll find yourself doing an isometric type�of muscle tensing that can increase your metabolic rate two to four�times.

WattBusters Super Bowl AD

2005-02-03 14:38:16

Watch for the new WattBusters commercial during the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 6th. You can forget about Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake. This year should be much more family-oriented since there aren't too many worries about Paul McCartney having a wardrobe 'malfunction' during halftime. Keep your eyes peeled to stay abreast of all the technological changes in energy savings products.�

The WattBusters ad will be .025 seconds long at a cost of $2000. You'll have to watch closely.

Thanks from WattBusters

2004-12-28 18:03:11

From all of us at WattBusters, we would like to thank everyone who purchased energy-saving products in 2004.

We've learned a lot about the reasons that people change old products for new.��The motivations were not as cut and dry as we had originally thought.

The main reasons that people bought energy efficient products was to save money/energy.

Technology and Safer Chimneys

2004-12-28 18:00:32

(ARA) - While new hearth products have made fireplace ownership much more convenient, maintenance requirements have remained steady.

Many American homeowners assume that their chimneys only need to be cleaned and inspected if they burn wood in their fireplaces or wood stoves. But almost all heating appliances, whether fueled by gas, oil, wood or coal, rely on chimneys and vents to safely carry toxic gases, like carbon monoxide (CO), out of the home.

Hot Tips in a Cold Bathroom

2004-12-28 17:56:31

The one room that many homeowners overlook when winterizing their house is the bathroom, which -- in the winter -- can often feel like the coldest room in the house.

Bare feet on tile in January in Michigan really do wake you up in the morning. There are a number of ways to take the chill from your bathroom, ranging from fixes requiring a contractor, to easy-do-it-yourself ideas. Whatever your budget, here are some of the solutions that may work for you.