Gas-Electric Hybrids Reach the Mainstream
October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Cars have always been a status symbol for those who drive them. Now that the hybrid is available to more [&hellip
Browsing the "Alternative Fuel and Transportation" Category
Combating Climate Change and Pollution with Electric Cars
October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
To some, the electric car is destined to go the way of the hovercar—forever set in a future far beyond [&hellip
Ethanol: Green Fuel of the Future?
October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Lately, there seems to be as much feverish hype around corn ethanol as there was around a certain other treasure [&hellip
Fueling a Biodiesel Nation
October 16th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The year was 1996, and I was a college student on a semester abroad in Europe studying agriculture and energy—the [&hellip
Hydrogen Fuel Cells
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The concept behind fuel cells has been around since 1839, but the first working fuel cell wasn’t built until 1843 when [&hellip
GTR: Green Spark Plugs for Improved Efficiency with GreenPlugs
October 2nd, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses Green Spark Plugs for improved efficiency with Ram Mistry, VP of Sales at [&hellip
GTR: The Enertia Electric Motorcycle and New Plug-In Technologies with Brammo
August 18th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks about the new Enertia Electric Motorcycle and new plug-in technologies with Craig Bramscher, [&hellip
GTR: Electric Vehicles with AC Propulsion
August 6th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, talks electric vehicles and drive systems with guest Tom Gage, President and CEO of [&hellip
Energy Efficiency in Automotive and Building with Johnson Controls
July 1st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of energy efficiency solutions in automotive and building applications with Paul [&hellip
Connect With Us!
Efficiency Resources
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