Understanding the “Smart Grid”
March 28th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
With all of the talk about renewable energy becoming “mainstream” as opposed to “alternative” over the course of the Obama [&hellip
Browsing the "U.S. Department of Energy" Tag
Generating Your Own Wind Power
January 15th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
So you’ve pledged your allegiance to clean, green energy and are looking for ways to support it. How about generating [&hellip
Plumbing Products that Preserve Water, Energy, and Funds
December 19th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
We all like to save money. If we can save money while benefiting the environment, then all the better! Plumbing [&hellip
Alt Fuels Comparison
November 7th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Now, more than ever, it is imperative that viable, sustainable alternatives to gasoline and diesel be found in order to [&hellip
Cost-Saving Home Energy Tips
July 8th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Energy usage is a major player in the game of going green. When it comes to energy use in your [&hellip
Household Appliances: The New Green Standard for Energy Efficiency
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Household appliances. Ah, those must-have energy guzzlers that render critical services to our homes, offices, schools, restaurants, hotels, spas and [&hellip
Greening Your Holiday Season
November 27th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
You can enjoy and savor the winter holiday season much more this year by not allowing it to overwhelm you [&hellip
Daylighting for Green Homes and Spaces
October 23rd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Designing buildings that maximize sunlight for illumination is an efficient and effective way to lower your energy bills, reduce your [&hellip
Alternative Fuels
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
When you start to think that $3.00 for a gallon of gasoline is cheap, it’s time to look at alternative [&hellip
Energy Star Computing
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Practically every computer sold nowadays comes with some sort of power management utility built into the operating system. However, in [&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