Normal tobacco cigarette smoking is fast becoming the number one most-hated activity worldwide.  Far stricter anti-smoking laws have recently been introduced in many countries, including South Africa and the message from governments is clear. They are saying "Quit smoking, or we are going to make it very tough for you!"

Electronic cigarettes are the latest trend in healthy alternatives to cigarette smoking.  They can be used anywhere and anytime, such as in restaurants, cinemas, shopping malls...
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While you can save a lot of electricity, simply by installing solar energy in your home, the first place to start saving is by cutting down on how much energy you are using wastefully.

A savings plan is needed, as solar energy installations can be expensive. Once installed, you will start to appreciate how your power consumption is less.

If you can cut back on your basic power usage, then you can cover all your energy needs by installing a smaller system. This will make your solar return on in...
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Local innovations in electric and solar vehicles are set to spur adoption. SA mulls electric travel.

Electric vehicles and, more specifically, solar-powered electric vehicles, are still something the average South African considers an impossibility, says Carel Snyman, an energy specialist and consultant.

Snyman exhibited the South African National Energy Research Institute's (Saneri's) solar powered electric utility vehicle at the Renewable Energy Expo last week, which formed part of the four-...
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Although it is much less expensive to initially get hooked into the local electric company's grid, than it is to set up and hook into wind turbines, in the long run one saves money by utilizing the wind for one's energy needs, while also becoming more independent.

Not receiving an electric bill, while enjoying the advantages of the modern electrically-driven lifestyle, is a wondrous feeling.

Electric bills and fuel bills are rising steadily, but the cost of wind turbine energy is zero and the...
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There are many ways in which you can receive cheap gas and electricity for homes or businesses and a number of methods specifically related to how to lower home energy or electricity bills, by using less gas and electricity from your supplier.

A more popular choice for finding cheap gas and electricity services is through the use of online comparison services, which will compare the many different gas and electricity companies in the market today.

These companies also have the ability to not on...
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