Energy Efficiency
California Residents Get $1500 for Solar Water Heaters
California approves a $1500 rebate for anyone who wants to install a solar thermal water heater, which can take a big bite out of your fuel bills.
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Again paving the way for the rest of the nation, California mandates that all televisions sold in the state must cut their electric use in half in just three years.
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E Paper May Offset Efficiency Gains
With E paper and Ebook devices springing up and gaining in popularity, many say pressure on paper may wane, but some argue that the energy needed to run the devices may strain resources in another way
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Google Gains Partners for Home Energy Monitoring Software
Google announced it has gained eight utility partners for its Power Meter software that will allow homeowners to monitor their energy use
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Retrofitting Your Entire House with LEDs
No, we are not talking about adding sweet undercar lights to make it look like your house is hovering, this story follows the experience of a Scottsdale, Az man who retrofitted all his lighting with LEDs and OLEDs
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EPA Gives Tips for Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
In an effort to highlight conservation and efficiency, the Environmental Protection Agency released a list of things the average person can do to reduce energy use and decrease their environmental impact
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Looking for New Windows? Aim for Low-E
If you are trying to make your home more efficient, upgrading your windows is one of the first places to start. Installing Low-E or Low Emissivity windows can keep energy costs down and slow climate change
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Understanding Smart Grids
Jesse Berst, managing director of Global Smart Energy gives a 3 minute introduction of the components of Smart Energy Grid technology at the Green: Net '09 Conference in San Francisco
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Republican Greens Fight Back Against Party Talking Points
Environmentally minded Republicans are taking issue with the comments of House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) that a plan to reduce climate-warming emissions amounts to a “light switch tax,” calling his statements a disservice to Americans
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Guide To Greening Your Older Home
If your home is 10 or more years in age, there is a good chance that it doesn't have any energy conserving features. Here is how to approach getting your home up to speed and save energy
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