Proper Lighting Levels For Various Activities
August 26th, 2014 | by Peter Young
When it comes to illuminating your home, ensuring that you aren’t over or under-lighting your living spaces can make a [&hellip
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Five Ways to Save on Your Energy Bill
January 29th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Paying your energy bill is never an exciting moment, but it shouldn’t be like pulling teeth. If you’re anguishing over [&hellip
Going Green, Making the Philosophical Choice Work at Work
September 17th, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
Making the office greener is not an easy task. Follow these tips to help make your work place get a little bit more energy efficient.
Why You Need a Home Electricity Usage Audit
March 5th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
The following guest post is by Your Energy Team, a energy audit company based in New Jersey. If you believe [&hellip
Could Obama Administration’s ‘Big Solar’ Grow Up to Beat Big Oil?
August 10th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
One of the reasons that this nation is unable to pass meaningful legislation to get us off fossil fuels is [&hellip
50 Low-Carbon Villages in Taiwan
April 26th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
This week Taiwan announced their intention to create 50 “low-carbon villages” by the end of 2011. According to Taiwan’s Environmental [&hellip
Minnesota Vikings Offsets 100% of Electricity for Home Games
October 5th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
The Minnesota Vikings have committed to offset all of the electricity used at the Metrodome for home games this season [&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
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
Earth Hour: A Universal Commitment to Battle Against Climate Change
April 1st, 2009 | by Stephanie Evans
Is it possible that switching off your lights for one hour can help save the planet? An insignificant amount of [&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