[Energy Efficiency]
Turn on to LED Lights
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
While the technology is still evolving, there are some good uses for these energy-efficient bulbs right now.
The incandescent light bulb—also known as the Edison bulb—is entering its twilight years after well over a century of dominating the lighting market.
The drive for energy efficiency is pushing major changes in the world of lighting and incandescent will disappear beginning in 2012 as li...
[Appliances]
Energy-Efficient Dishwashers
Monday, May 24, 2010
Save energy: Load up an automatic dishwasher.
It seems counterintuitive: Could using an appliance SAVE energy over performing the same task by hand? The answer is “Yes,” when the task is washing dishes.
According to a study conducted by the University of Bonn and reported in TreeHugger.com, automatic dishwashers clean up big t...
[Your Efficient, Comfortable, Safe Home]
Air Sealing Guidance
Monday, May 24, 2010
This building technologies booklet will help you make decisions on home retrofits.
If you live in an older home—and most Iowans do—it’s hard to know the best options for improving energy efficiency: Which are most cost effective? Which will provide the best return on investment? Which will make your home more livable?
The new Air Sealing guide from the U.S....
[Education]
Ventilation ABCs
Monday, May 24, 2010
Find out the why and how of adequate ventilation in your home.
Mike Wilson, Dakota Supply Group, St. Paul, Minnesota, provided an expert’s look at home ventilation for attendees of the Momentum Is Building conference.
Highlights of the session include:
Why ventilation needs of a home have changed. Modern houses are built differently; they are tigh...
[Safety]
Outdoor Electrical Safety
Monday, May 24, 2010
Begin your DIY projects with safety in mind.
If you’re like most homeowners, you have a long list of to-do projects to accomplish around your home and yard. Before pulling out your tools and equipment, setting up your ladder, or pounding that first nail, Safe Electricity reminds you to take care, especially when working around electrical...
[Energy Efficiency]
Intriguing Reports on Energy and Efficiency
Monday, May 24, 2010
With saving energy as our goal, what’s on the horizon for new technologies?
There’s a lot of information out there about energy efficiency, with more reported nearly every day. Here are some interesting snippets of information from a few sources.
1. Get more efficient. It’s no surprise: Americans use more energy than anyone else in the world. What is more surpr...
[Environment]
Aluminum Foil or Plastic Wrap?
Monday, May 24, 2010
Which is the more energy efficient choice?
When wrapping leftovers, which do you choose as the most energy efficient: aluminum foil or plastic wrap?
While most consumers choose aluminum foil as the most energy efficient, it’s not necessarily, according to an article reported in The Washington Post. Writer Nina Shen Rastogi says that m...
[Energy Efficiency]
Lower your blinds; lower your bills
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Visit TogetherWeSave.com to learn how to lower your energy bills this summer.
Find out how the little changes can add up when you want to save energy. Visit TogetherWeSave.com. Click "start" in image below.
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