Energy Efficiency Solutions:
- Eco Effect will encourage Hawaiians and residents to unplug electronic items when not in use. This single practice can cut power bills by about 7 - 12% percent per month.
- Weatherization and maximized natural heating and cooling practices in home and apartments can cut another 10 - 15% off electricity costs.
- Refrigeration accounts for 15-22% of power usage. Eco Effect will encourage Hawaiians to retire older power sucking refrigerators by applying for incentives and rebates for newer efficient appliances.
Food & Water Resources:
- Spacing saving hydroponics gardening can help Hawaiians increase their income by growing vegetables at home with simple hydroponics techniques that saves water and increase yield.
- Experts will demonstrate how planting fruit trees, berries, and nuts near living area can provide both food and shade.
- Hawaiians will view firsthand examples of how composting can be used to naturally nourish gardens, regenerate soil, and reduce waste.
- Keep faucets and plumbing in good repair to conserve water and eliminate waste.
Economic Literacy:
- Weekly broadcast of a simple guide to a balanced budget and saving for the future will help Hawaiians increase their economic potential.
- A sample family and personal budget sheet will be posted on www.ecoeffecttv.org website for viewers to download and use to manage their household budgets.
- Debt management tips will also be offered during our "Lo-Co-Eco" segment. These tips will also be posted on Eco Effect website.
- Experts from the financial sector will present current news on rebates, incentives and tax benefits of purchasing eco-friendly products.
Solar Energy Systems:
- Eco Effect will demonstrate how using an efficient electric on demand water heater can reduce energy costs.
- Eco Effect will highlight how solar attic fans can keep the attic cool which reduces heat transfer into living areas and also reduce air cooling costs.
- Hawaiians deserve the best and most advanced technologies in renewable energy, and Eco Effect will encourage Native Hawaiians to participate in solar rebates and incentives to generate their own energy at home or on their properties.
- Installing outdoor solar lamps can provide night lighting and safety feature at no cost to residents. Eco Effect sponsors will award viewers with solar lamps from our weekly giveaways.
