E-Fuel MicroFueler Makes Ethanol From Old Beer
August 24th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
The E-Fuel MicroFueler is a still that turns waste products into 100% ethanol that you can put directly into your [&hellip
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30% Direct Reimbursement from U.S. Government for Renewable Energy Projects
August 5th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Recently the U.S. government announced that it is accepting applications for a piece of some $3 Billion in government grants [&hellip
Renewable Energy’s Dark Side: Solar Panels and Hazardous Waste
July 10th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
The push for building a clean energy economy has a dark side: the hazardous waste generated and the toxic chemicals [&hellip
New York-Style Winds Could Power the World 100 Times Over
July 8th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Scientists have discovered that New York City is a “prime location for exploiting high-altitude winds.” In fact, a recent study [&hellip
KiosKiosk: A Solar-Powered, Rent-Free Pop-Up Shop
July 7th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
As the economy continues to tumble, it is becoming increasingly difficult for retailers of creative items like clothes and jewelry [&hellip
Clean Technology Gets $300 Million from DOE
June 25th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Good news for the clean technology sector! The Department of Energy has just announced it will fund $300 million of [&hellip
Free Virtual Energy Forum on June 24th and 25th
June 23rd, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
The Virtual Energy Forum, the world’s largest online conference dedicated to renewable energy, sustainability and energy-efficient practices in business, will [&hellip
Manchester, U.K. Producing Methane from Human Waste
June 18th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Cities across the world have begun to embrace methane gas produced from human waste. Now Manchester, U.K. has announced an [&hellip
Solar Sees “Exceptional” Growth in 2008
May 30th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
For the year 2008, solar output and installations grew globally! Leading the world in photovoltaic markets, almost half of all [&hellip
Five Ways to Store Energy for the Smart Grid
May 26th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
Communications-enabled power grids and power meters–AKA “smart grids” and “smart meters”– have been getting lots of attention recently for their [&hellip
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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:
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