How to Make Earth Day Significant
April 15th, 2010 | by Zachary Shahan
You probably have a handful of options in your community for what you can do on Earth Day. Hopefully, each [&hellip
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Coal Really 8 Cents per kwh Including Hidden Health Costs
April 14th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
After years of unfunded delay, a study by the National Research Council was recently unveiled that compares the hidden costs [&hellip
Vinalhaven, Maine Shows Us How We Can Help Store Wind Power
March 30th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
If you wish we had more wind energy on the grid, you no doubt have been frustrated by all the [&hellip
BP Chief Executive Pushes the U.S. Beyond Coal
March 29th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
BP’s chief executive, Tony Hayward, says that the U.S. needs to think beyond coal and warns against saving coal jobs [&hellip
Powerful Energy Lobbying Group ALEC Writing Anti-Climate Legislation in 16 States
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
Obama Administration Battles Bush Appointees at World Bank Over Third-World Lending
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
Community Solar Gardens Help Renters Go Green, but Solar Companies are Concerned
March 12th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
If you live rent an apartment, own a condominium, live in a shady neighborhood, or simply don’t want solar panels [&hellip
False-Flag AB32 “Implementation” Group is Dealt Another Setback
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
India Will Fund Renewable Energy with Coal Tax, Leaving US in Cloud of Smoke
March 3rd, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
If you want to reduce fossil fuel use and increase renewable energy, one idea is to do an Energy Robin [&hellip
Kenya’s Biggest Geothermal Project Planned: 280 MW
March 2nd, 2010 | by Derek Markham
For a country which can only supply electricity to about 10 percent of its citizens, Kenya has been able to [&hellip
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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:
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