It would also mean that large scale solar farms, like the giant array in Alentejo, Portugal, could increase their output while saving on energy used to track the sun.

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With the right combination of capacity, performance and rapid power cycling storage system designs can pump more iron while keeping cool and saving energy.

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The Instant Away feature allows homeowners to balance comfort and energy savings: on your way out the door, simply tell the Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat when you will be back and it can start saving energy instantly while you are gone.

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Businesses with server farms or massive data centers could eliminate performance bottlenecks and ensure long-term upgradability while saving significant operational costs in space and energy.

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While energy austerity is being promoted, saving trees seems to have been forgotten.

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Lee Tomkins, director of Migraine Action, is urging sufferers to stockpile the old-fashioned bulbs before retailers run out, while the the Royal National Institute of Blind People suggests using tungsten halogen bulbs instead of energy-saving bulbs in hallways and stairs.

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By saving you are also trusting in the future, having the confidence to both enjoy yourself today while also setting some energy aside for additional joy down the road.

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