Published on October 22nd, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
2 commentsIf you live in California and want a new television, you may have to move to get that super big flat screen of your dreams. Governor Schwarzenegger has given his support to the California Energy Commission’s [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 21st, 2009 | by Susan Kraemer
As we near the fall of the Copenhagen talks and a last-chance-to-save-the-planet climate bill in congress, there are some encouraging signs. In battle, you divide to conquer&#... Read More →
Published on October 20th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
1 commentWhile many are becoming increasing aware of the fact that tanning salons can endanger your health, fewer people make the connection to the danger of sunbeds vis-a-vis the planet... Read More →
Published on October 19th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
3 commentsWith the increased installation of wind turbines, we’re getting more clean energy, but one thing that isn’t so easy to do is inspect the blades, towers, and turbines. Usually this involves sending people up the towers [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 18th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
5 commentsCosta Rica, already one of the greenest countries in the world, has the ambitious goal of becoming the world’s largest carbon neutral country by 2021. The only other country with nationwide carbon neutral aspirations is the [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 15th, 2009 | by Susan Kraemer
1 commentWind blows at night in the lonely Dakotas and down through the empty middle of the country. Nobody lives in our sunbaked deserts where afternoon solar power can be most effective. Any potential central superstation would [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 15th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
1 commentThe people behind Blackhawk helicopters are now testing an innovative new vertical axis wind turbine, using tilt rotor technology and positioning the airfoil blades parallel to the ground. The Blackhawk Tilt Rotor VAWT/AR TR-10 will allow [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 14th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
3 commentsAlthough most people associate Halloween with ghouls and goblins, did you know that the holiday is actually rooted in a celebration of the harvest season? So why not green your Halloween by paying special homage to [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 13th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
3 commentsAs the American automobile industry dies a slow death from making cars that are unreliable and inefficient, plants in the Midwest have been closed. One such Ford plant in Wixom, Michigan is about to be reborn [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 12th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
5 commentsIf you had the swine flu, would you take medical marijuana throat lozenges? Cannabis Science thinks you would, and the company thinks marijuana is just the plant for preventing deaths from H1N1 and avian flu. This [&hellip... Read More →
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 Recipes
Bathroom 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 Conservation
HVAC 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 LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems