Lighting Ideas to Brighten Every Home
December 13th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
When it comes to choosing energy-efficient light sources for your living space, there is more to consider than what type [&hellip
Browsing the "energy-efficiency" Tag
The Next-Best Thing: Leasing Solar Panels
November 20th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
There is no question that purchasing a solar system to power your home is an effective way to immediately cut [&hellip
2008 Holiday Air Travel
November 18th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
By now we all know of the environmental burdens of air travel, and at certain times—particularly during the holidays—flying becomes [&hellip
Freshen Up Your Indoor Air
July 22nd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
On hot, smoggy, high-pollution advisory days, we are often encouraged to play our part to alleviate the problem by carpooling, [&hellip
Residential Solar Applications
June 17th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Utilities across the country are running into some hefty competition, and it is not from a new electric company. People [&hellip
Greener IT Practices
June 3rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
As Internet growth proceeds and as more and more computing is done on servers, the energy needed to support the [&hellip
Eco Train Technologies
April 8th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
These days, it’s fairly well-understood that most travel results in the production of carbon dioxide (CO2), the primary contributor to [&hellip
Train Travel
March 30th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
By now everyone knows that travel = carbon dioxide, the primary guilty party when it comes to global warming. How [&hellip
Selecting Eco-friendly Accommodations
March 30th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
In the past the hotel, lodging, and travel industry was renowned for what many perceived as a startling lack of [&hellip
Honoring Earth Hour
March 29th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Earth Hour, initiated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Sydney, Australia in 2007, was designed as a statement to [&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