Understanding the “Smart Grid”
March 28th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
With all of the talk about renewable energy becoming “mainstream” as opposed to “alternative” over the course of the Obama [&hellip
Browsing the "Home Energy Usage" Category
GTR: Improving Home Heating, Cooling, and Energy Savings with Eclipse Curtains
March 1st, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks home winter heating and summer cooling efficiency tips with Budd Goldman, President of Ellery [&hellip
Give Your Home an Energy Efficiency Makeover
February 20th, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Have you given your home an energy efficiency makeover recently? Given rising electricity, oil and natural gas prices, a home [&hellip
Cost-Saving Home Energy Tips
July 8th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Energy usage is a major player in the game of going green. When it comes to energy use in your [&hellip
GTR: Automated Home Energy Control Systems with Amazing Controls
July 8th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio Host Sean Daily discusses using technological components to remotely control every aspect of your home’s energy and security [&hellip
7 Energy Saving Tips to Keep You Cozy This Winter
January 31st, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
When it's icy outside, we step inside to shake off the cold, but keeping our homes heated can be very costly and energy intensive. Try these winter energy saving tips to reduce your heating bills this winter
Fireplaces for Home Heating
December 17th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Fireplaces truly are ancient. A hearth with a stone or masonry chimney represents a first advance from a fire built [&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:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems