Going Green With Radiant Barriers
April 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
People are always looking for ways to cut energy costs on their homes. A popular and efficient way is to [&hellip
Browsing the "Alternative Energy" Category
The Dog that Rescued Me & a 101 on Residential Solar
February 18th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
We not only celebrated Valentine’s Day, but the addition of a new furry green diva, Gracie Mae. GD Meg rescued Gracie Mae, who came up from Texas to Eleventh Hour Rescue here in NJ. Gracie Mae is a gorgeous 5-year old dog that is ALL love, wags and licks and only had one sneezing fit during the broadcast
Exciting New Solar Technologies
February 17th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
As we know, much of the pollution we face in our daily lives is caused by using and abusing energy. [&hellip
Podcast with Ecologist and Author Sandra Steingraber
February 9th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
The good folks at Earth Justice have just produced this great podcast with ecologist and author Sandra Steingraber, considered by [&hellip
Solar 3D Successfully Fabricates Prototype
January 28th, 2013 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
Solar3D, Inc. has developed 3-dimensional solar cell technology for some years now, but only a few days ago, announced that [&hellip
Five Reasons Why Tidal Energy is the Wave of the Future
January 4th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Green energy has never been more important than it is today with the looming threat of global warming. Every possible [&hellip
The UK steps up green living a notch: the biggest home improvement scheme since WWII
December 14th, 2012 | by Scott Cooney
The UK government has taken control of the quickly spiralling environmental situation that grips the country with “the biggest home-improvement [&hellip
How Living Roofs Improve Solar Panel Performance
October 9th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
Both green roofs and solar panels have their own set of unique benefits making them well worth consideration on their own. Now with new [&hellip
New Passive Solar Tracker Mimics Sunflower
September 17th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
Sunflowers naturally follow the trajectory of the sun throughout the day, each leaf maximizing the amount of sunlight it receives. [&hellip
Solar Power for Military Homes
May 28th, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
It’s Memorial Day here in the U.S., a day we honor those who have died in the line of military [&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