Eco Friendly Dining
October 31st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Whether you’re on a non-stop extended vacation or you’re visiting a friend in the neighboring town, you can observe some [&hellip
Browsing the "California" Tag
How Electric Cars Work
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Electric cars, or battery electric vehicles, date back to 1835 when a professor from the Netherlands named Sibrandus Stratingh introduced [&hellip
Your How-To Guide to Recycling
October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
We’ve been told for years, "reduce, reuse, recycle!" But does all of this recycling really make a difference? Is the [&hellip
Gas-Electric Hybrids Reach the Mainstream
October 21st, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Cars have always been a status symbol for those who drive them. Now that the hybrid is available to more [&hellip
Solar Energy and Photovoltaics: A Primer
October 16th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Among the most promising technologies that we have in the effort to fight global warming is photovoltaics, or PV. PV [&hellip
What are the Disadvantages of Solar Power?
October 12th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The major disadvantage of solar power or solar energy is the cost of the photovoltaic panels. The location of your [&hellip
Green Living Ideas and Charleston Gas Light Announce Lighting Category Launch
September 13th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Green Living Ideas and Charleston Gas Light announce a new website designed to educate eco-conscious homeowners and green builders about [&hellip
Green Living Ideas and Carlisle Wide Plank Floors Launch Green Building Center
August 8th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Web Site Helps Consumers Build and Remodel in Greener Fashion. Santa Rosa, CA and Stoddard, NH (PRWEB) August 8, 2007 [&hellip
GTR: The Power Industry, Solar Energy, and California’s Energy Initiatives with PG&E
July 1st, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses the topic of little-known facts about the power industry, solar/alternative energies, and California’s [&hellip
The 5 Myths of Solar Energy
June 26th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
When you’ve been in the solar energy industry as long as I have, you often end up with a sense of déjà [&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