March 26th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
There is anti-EPA legislation metastasizing in 15 (and now 16) US states, aimed at ending the Obama administration’s backstop use [&hellip
March 18th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
Reuters is reporting that the US is trying to block coal plant funding by the World Bank for a $3.75 [&hellip
March 8th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
A conservative economist at a state college who was paid $54,000 to write a false report on California’s global warming [&hellip
February 22nd, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
The newest and by far the most scientifically accurate and detailed estimate to date of the nation’s wind power potential [&hellip
February 15th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
Four Northeastern states: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts and New York emitted less carbon dioxide from fossil fuel consumption in 2007 than [&hellip
February 11th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
At a town hall meeting in New Hampshire last week, the president tried to teach America about how cap and [&hellip
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
January 25th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
One of the many under-appreciated bits of green legislation that Democrats snuck into the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) [&hellip
January 19th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
In five states 90% of the electricity comes from coal: Wyoming, North Dakota, West Virginia, Kentucky and Indiana. In Colorado it is 70%. A relatively few highly coal-dependent states is the reason that the overall American carbon footprint per capita is so much higher than Europeans. These polluter-states could see their export businesses threatened with carbon tariffs from the
January 15th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
Here's a novel and timely use of Trust Funds. Ecuador is pioneering the use of a fund to preserve Ecuador's rain forest above an approximately one billion barrel oil field in the Yasuni National Park, permanently foregoing extraction of fossil fuels from the park. In return, the Ecuadorian government has asked for compensation of $350 million a year for 10 years
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
