Zachary Shahan is the director of CleanTechnica, the most popular cleantech-focused website in the world, and Planetsave, a world-leading green and science news site. He has been covering green news of various sorts since 2008, and he has been especially focused on solar energy, electric vehicles, and wind energy since 2009. Aside from his work on CleanTechnica and Planetsave, he's the founder and director of Solar Love, EV Obsession, and Bikocity. To connect with Zach on some of your favorite social networks, go to ZacharyShahan.com and click on the relevant buttons.
December 30th, 2015 | by Zachary Shahan
Enter to win a trip to Abu Dhabi's sustainability week with Masdar's blogging contest for 2016, asking you how you envision a low-carbon economy
May 3rd, 2014 | by Zachary Shahan
There’s no denying it: California is one of the most important car markets in the world for manufacturers, and the [&hellip
May 3rd, 2014 | by Zachary Shahan
Electric cars have many benefits: excellent efficiency, a super smooth ride, amazing acceleration, no tailpipe emissions, no reliance on foreign [&hellip
May 2nd, 2014 | by Zachary Shahan
Bicycling for transportation is one of the greenest things you can do in your life, and it also boosts your [&hellip
May 2nd, 2014 | by Zachary Shahan
SolarCity, the largest solar power provider in the United States, has just entered the Nevada market. As elsewhere, homeowners can [&hellip
August 1st, 2011 | by Zachary Shahan
Plastic -- can you imagine a day without it? It has come to be a component of nearly everything we buy and use, it seems. On the one hand, plastic has made things possible that might not have been possible. On the other hand, there are a few major problems (at least) with its widespread use
July 29th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
I’ve written about parks on Green Living Ideas before, since parks are a key feature of the city that help [&hellip
July 15th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
The Global Environment Facility (GEF), in an effort to lessen desertification and drought in Africa, is helping to plant a [&hellip
July 6th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
First, before I get into this cool development in the world of soccer, I want to say that if these [&hellip
July 5th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
The WorldWatch Institute is a stellar independent research organization helping to create “an environmentally sustainable society that meets human needs.” [&hellip
June 28th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
One of the biggest environmental topics of the century might well be the BP oil spill in the Gulf of [&hellip
June 17th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
Want to be a green cyclist? Forget the cycling apparel and go naked! That’s what thousands of riders around the [&hellip
June 10th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
About 300 oils spills a year occur in the Niger Delta. In fact, a large one from an ExxonMobil pipe [&hellip
June 8th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
I love this idea. Sort of obvious once you think about it, but hardly considered or discussed when talking about [&hellip
June 3rd, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
You’ve probably heard of green roofs before. And if you have, you’ve probably even thought of the possibility of gardening [&hellip
May 28th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
A new survey conducted by footwear company Timberland, the “2010 Timberland Eco-Love Survey“, shows that men are looking for eco-friendly [&hellip
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
