Lisa Joan Overholt Explains the Importance of Building Community Engagement
September 23rd, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Lisa Joan Overholt explains how community building is helpful for environmental engagement
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Philip Thomas Mesman Explains Why Green apps Are the Next Big Wave
September 17th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
There are hundreds of green apps available for homeowners today, and Philip Thomas Mesman explains why and how this is shaping the future.
Maintenance Tips: Attic Tent Installation
July 22nd, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
If you’re on the road toward smart energy efficiency and have an attic, attic tents need to be in your [&hellip
Maintenance Tips: Weatherstripping 101
July 20th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Most people can remember the winter chill of walking barefoot to a doorway needing weatherstripping. Brr! Similarly, in the summer, [&hellip
Maintenance Tips: Changing The Sink Aerator
July 16th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
It is sometimes necessary to change out the sink aerator in the kitchen or bathroom to ensure a steady water [&hellip
Toilet Leaks and Efficiency: Facts, Figures, and Fix How Tos
January 21st, 2015 | by Sponsored Content
How much money is getting flushed down your toilet? Learn about the most common types of toilet leaks and how to fix them
New EPA Rules for Greenhouse Gases
May 24th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released final versions of their new rules for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from [&hellip
EPA Ranks Cities by Energy Efficient Buildings
April 1st, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
For the second year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has compiled a list of cities with the “most energy [&hellip
EPA Win: Kansas Coal Power Plant Must Install $500 Million Pollution Scrubber
February 2nd, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
In a case begun immediately after the Obama administration took office – under New Source Review rules that have not [&hellip
$1 Million in EPA Grants Available For Environmental Justice
November 14th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
It can be challenging enough for each of us to learn and implement ways to live a greener lives on [&hellip
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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