USGBC Locates $72 Billion Potential to Power Down American Buildings
May 25th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
The Obama administration has already proved to be quite nimble – despite a locked-down Senate that is wading through molasses [&hellip
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DOE Shows The South How To Save Energy
May 21st, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
Tennessee has the second highest energy consumption in the nation due to its lack of energy efficiency in state building [&hellip
Smarter Buildings Survey Highlights the Knowledge to Practice Gap
May 10th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
IBM released a Smarter Buildings Survey and whitepaper this week that surveyed 6,486 office workers in 16 U.S. cities about [&hellip
50 Low-Carbon Villages in Taiwan
April 26th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
This week Taiwan announced their intention to create 50 “low-carbon villages” by the end of 2011. According to Taiwan’s Environmental [&hellip
Green Power: How Much Energy Are You Using?
April 20th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
We all use power- but how much are we really aware of how much? And how often do we leave [&hellip
When Drying Clothes on a Clothesline is Against the Rules
November 24th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
“If my husband has a right to have guns in the house, I have a right to hang laundry,” says [&hellip
GreenQuest helps School Districts become Energy Efficient
August 11th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
The energy efficiency trend has picked up speed throughout the various levels of our community. In its latest effort to [&hellip
Free Virtual Energy Forum on June 24th and 25th
June 23rd, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
The Virtual Energy Forum, the world’s largest online conference dedicated to renewable energy, sustainability and energy-efficient practices in business, will [&hellip
Earth Hour: A Universal Commitment to Battle Against Climate Change
April 1st, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Is it possible that switching off your lights for one hour can help save the planet? An insignificant amount of [&hellip
GTR: Improving Home Heating, Cooling, and Energy Savings with Eclipse Curtains
March 1st, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks home winter heating and summer cooling efficiency tips with Budd Goldman, President of Ellery [&hellip
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Efficiency Resources
Lighting
— How to Use a Light Meter to Set Appropriate Light Levels
— T8 Plug-And-Play LED Linear Bulb Options
— LED vs. CFL vs. Incandescent light bulbs
— True Cost of LEDs
— Outdoor lighting Options
Kitchen Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for the Kitchen
— How to Install a high-efficiency cache aerator
— How to Clean Your Refrigerators Condenser Coils Or Fan
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy efficiency tips for the refrigerator and freezer
— Installing a High Efficiency Faucet Aerator
— 9 Energy Saving Tips For Efficient Cooking
— Refrigerator and freezer Temperatures: Find the ideal temperatures and humidities for efficient operation
— 5 Natural Remedies for Deodorizing a Refrigerator
— Natural Cleaning RecipesBathroom Efficiency
— 4 Tips for Energy Efficiency in the Bathroom
— How To Install A Water Efficient Shower Head
— Test The Flow Rate Of Your Kitchen Or Bathroom Faucets
— Replace the Wax ring on the toilet
— Replace the flapper valve on the toilet to eliminate leaks
— How to Install a Toilet tank bag
— Install high Efficiency Shower heads
— Changing The Sink Aerator
— Check the toilet for water leaks
— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
— Green Product Review: 1.0 gallon per minute faucet aerator from Niagara ConservationHVAC Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for Window AC units
— How to clean the furnace motor for efficiency
— Efficient furnace filters
— How To Insulate Your Attic Duct System Step by Step
— How to Insulate Your Electrical Outlets
— Weatherstripping 101
— How To Install A Filter Whistle On Your A/C Unit
— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
Laundry & Appliance Efficiency
— Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy Saving Tips for Washing Machines & Dryers
— How You Can Save Money By Cleaning Your Home Appliances
— How To Clean Your Dryer’s Lint Trap, Screen And Vent
— How to clean a lint vent using the LintEaterYard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems