NREL to See if Solar and Deserts Can Get Along
June 1st, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
To test to see how desert ecosystems can get along with industrial-scale solar installations, NREL scientists have re-seeded native grasses [&hellip
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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
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
Californians to Get a New Way to Go Solar
May 19th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
Sometimes homeowners wanting to go solar are held back by an unlikely opponent. A spouse who just can’t get past [&hellip
You Might Need This Some Day
April 30th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
Here’s a green living idea – a survival tool that you might need in the future after a few decades [&hellip
Exxon To Teach Your Kids Climate Science – For Free!
April 21st, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
The Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy is “a camp where teachers go and learn about math and science through fun ways!” [&hellip
Earth Day Could Bring New Shoots for Cancun Climate Summit
April 16th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
Seventeen countries that together account for about 80 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions will meet in Washington on [&hellip
Coal Really 8 Cents per kwh Including Hidden Health Costs
April 14th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
After years of unfunded delay, a study by the National Research Council was recently unveiled that compares the hidden costs [&hellip
Forests Killed From Bark Beetle Infestation – What Can We Do?
April 5th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
Because a wide swathe of the US and Canadian pine forest is currently dying prematurely due to ever increasing Mountain [&hellip
Vinalhaven, Maine Shows Us How We Can Help Store Wind Power
March 30th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
If you wish we had more wind energy on the grid, you no doubt have been frustrated by all the [&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