USGBC Locates $72 Billion Potential to Power Down American Buildings
May 25th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
The Obama administration has already proved to be quite nimble – despite a locked-down Senate that is wading through molasses [&hellip
Browsing the "U.S. Green Building Council" 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
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
Green Wedding Venues
March 3rd, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
When planning any wedding, the choice of place is key. Location is especially important for planet-friendly, vow-exchanging venues, which represent [&hellip
Wood Product Certification
November 26th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
When buying wood for a home project, we want to make sure that it has been sustainably harvested with a [&hellip
Pamper Yourself: Try A Green Spa
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
If you love being pampered and you’re committed to being green, you’re in luck. With the rising U.S. trend of green [&hellip
What Makes a Home Green?
October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Not to be confused with a greenhouse, green homes are becoming more and more popular as society begins to accept [&hellip
Alternative and Renewable Energies
July 6th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
The average American household produces twice the greenhouse gas emissions of the average car, and half of its energy costs [&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