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
Browsing the "less energy" Tag
Can Concrete Be Eco-Friendly?
December 21st, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Pioneers of green building techniques are faced with the challenging task of identifying and integrating the use of innovative, sustainable [&hellip
Furnishing Your Green Home Office
December 3rd, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
One of the great things about having a home office is that you control how green your office is, not [&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
Easy Eco Entertaining
July 21st, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
If you have ever thrown any kind of party, you know how much waste is left at the end. Employing [&hellip
Cost-Saving Home Energy Tips
July 8th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Energy usage is a major player in the game of going green. When it comes to energy use in your [&hellip
Micro Hydro Essentials
May 16th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
If you’re an alternative energy advocate seeking for ways to green your living and you happen to live by a [&hellip
What’s in the Future for Green PCs?
February 12th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Desktop computers, or PCs , are larger and consume much more energy than their smaller, more portable cousin, the laptop. [&hellip
Carbon Credits in the Fight Against Climate Change
January 9th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Many of us are concerned about global warming. We’ve done our homework and it reveals carbon dioxide as a main [&hellip
Eco Office Energy Efficiency
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
It’s the end of the work day—you arrive home, park your bike (or Prius), and close your doors on the [&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