Choosing a Hybrid Car
October 24th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
To many people, sustainable living means more than just recycling bottles and cans. For people who embrace the green lifestyle, [&hellip
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Daylighting for Green Homes and Spaces
October 23rd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Designing buildings that maximize sunlight for illumination is an efficient and effective way to lower your energy bills, reduce your [&hellip
Technology and the Environment
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Power hungry servers, old toxic computers thrown into local landfills, plastic CDs, and ink cartridges litter our neighborhoods. From some standpoints, [&hellip
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The President’s Hydrogen Fuel Initiative combined with congress’ Advanced Energy Initiative of 2006 have garnered over a billion dollars in [&hellip
Green Appliances Put Green in Your Pocket
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Everyone knows that green appliances save money on energy. However, there is another way that green appliances can save you [&hellip
Green Roofs
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The height of owning a sustainable home would be to install a green roof. Green roofs are part of sustainable [&hellip
Efficient Heating and Cooling
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature can use a lot of energy. Anything that increases energy use also causes [&hellip
Landscaping for a Sustainable Home
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Any sustainable home should include enviroscaping as a way not only to beautify the home’s surroundings, but also as an [&hellip
Buying Energy Efficient Appliances
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Don’t go into sticker shock when you’re looking at ENERGY STAR efficient appliances. If you do some research, you’ll find [&hellip
Energy Efficient Freezers for Green Kitchens
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
As you stick your head in your old, clunky freezer and try to grab that ice encrusted chunk of great-grandma’s [&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