Home Wind Power for Half the Price, Over the Counter
February 3rd, 2010 | by Derek Markham
For commercial renewable energy enthusiasts, there’s no shortage of eye candy among industrial sized wind installations, but for the homeowner, [&hellip
Browsing the "Alternative Energy" Tag
Glitter-Sized Solar Panels Use 100 Times Less Silicon to Generate Electricity
January 20th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
As a preschool teacher, glitter is part of my world. These tiny, shiny flecks are loved by little children, yet [&hellip
Venture Assistance: An Interview with Ford Tamer of Khosla Ventures
September 26th, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
The Always On Going Green West Conference in Sausalito last week brought together venture capitalists, CEOs and inventors from all [&hellip
Electricity from Trees Powers Electronic Circuit
September 11th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a process for tapping into the electrical power of trees, and are [&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
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
GTR Green Blogger Series: Shea Gunther of EarthFirst.com
September 26th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk Radio host Sean Daily talks with green blogger and eco-entrepreneur Shea Gunther of EarthFirst.com. Click Play Below,or Transcript This [&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