DOE Shows The South How To Save Energy
May 21st, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
Tennessee has the second highest energy consumption in the nation due to its lack of energy efficiency in state building [&hellip
Browsing the "Home Energy Usage" Category
Green Power: How Much Energy Are You Using?
April 20th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
We all use power- but how much are we really aware of how much? And how often do we leave [&hellip
When Drying Clothes on a Clothesline is Against the Rules
November 24th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
“If my husband has a right to have guns in the house, I have a right to hang laundry,” says [&hellip
Google PowerMeter Aims to Help People Reduce Their Electricity Usage
November 2nd, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
“Over the last year I’ve reduced the energy consumption by about 64%, I’ve done it without making any significant changes [&hellip
California May Regulate TV Energy Consumption
October 22nd, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
If you live in California and want a new television, you may have to move to get that super big [&hellip
Turn Kids into Green Entrepreneurs with Moolah Maker
September 4th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
If your kids are old enough to learn about earning and spending money, put them in charge of your home’s [&hellip
Summer Tips to Save Money and Reduce your Carbon Footprint
June 16th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
As summer approaches, it becomes far too easy to rely on air conditioners to keep you cool from the warmest [&hellip
Install Energy Efficient Windows and Receive Tax Credit up to $1500
May 21st, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Did you know that 25-35% of your home energy bill relates directly to the loss of heat through windows? It’s [&hellip
Get Rid of Energy Vampires!
April 24th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Do vampires and phantoms haunt you? No, not the kind that lurk around your psyche or those two-fanged kind traditionally [&hellip
Save Energy: Let Nature Dry Your Clothes
April 2nd, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
It’s even easier than it sounds and its the way cultures all over the world have dried clothes for centuries. [&hellip
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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