Entries tagged Saving energy at home

Save money and the planet

By Marie Oser Posted Mon Nov 2, 2009 7:21am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

Five actions you can take that will help to preserve and protect the planet and your budget. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, How-To, Tips, Organic, Lights, Locavore, Commuting, Saving Money, Saving energy at home, Saving water at home, Mass transit
Can you still trust Energy Star?

By NRDC Switchboard Posted Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:54am PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

Why Energy Star labels on six popular consumer products are totally out of date ... and why you should buy Energy Star anyway. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Electronics, Saving energy at home
How to save at least $250 on your heating bills this year

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:16am PDT for the_conscious_consumer 26 Comments

A few, simple home improvement projects can lower your utility costs in winter. Start now before the temperature drops! Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Heating-Cooling, House, Saving Money, Saving energy at home
Eight everyday ways to cut costs and live efficiently

By Edward Ebbert Posted Thu Oct 8, 2009 3:18pm PDT for ecomii_healthy_living 4 Comments

Thanks in large part to the current economic woes, Americans have started looking for ways to make our lives more efficient. At the same time, people are beginning to recognize the real impacts of waste, from Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Tips, Saving Money, Saving energy at home
Boosting energy efficiency could save U.S. $1.2 Trillion

By Megan Treacy Posted Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:19pm PDT for ecogeek 1 Comments

McKinsey & Co. have released another report about climate change, but this time they're putting it in motivating terms: money, money, money. Read full post »
Related topics: News, Buildings, Saving energy at home
Ask Umbra on low-e window films

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:01pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 2 Comments

Q. Dear Umbra, I have noticed window film applications available at local home improvement stores that claim additional insulation qualities when used, in addition to a sleek look when compared to window blinds. In comparison to the standard winter Read full post »
Related topics: Tips, Heating-Cooling, House, Saving energy at home
Vampire power costs

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Wed May 27, 2009 10:57am PDT for the_conscious_consumer 281 Comments

Many electronic devices in our homes are using energy even while they are turned off or not being used, but how much money do these energy vampires really suck up? Read full post »
Related topics: Electronics, Electricity, Saving energy at home
Five tips to save cash this summer

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Wed May 20, 2009 1:38pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 4 Comments

Summer is right around the corner. Consider these cash saving tips as you make your summer plans. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Travel, Food and Drink, Shopping, Tips, Cars, Heating-Cooling, Locavore, Flying, Saving Money, Saving energy at home
Three CFL myths busted

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Thu May 7, 2009 11:34am PDT for the_conscious_consumer 131 Comments

Is the mercury from breaking a CFL bulb dangerous? The surprising answer to this and other common questions. Read full post »
Related topics: China, Electricity, Lights, Saving energy at home
Pick your green battles

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:07pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 292 Comments

Focus on the making green changes in the areas where your actions will have the most impact instead of worrying about stuff that doesn't ultimately matter. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Kids, Tips, Paper, Plastic, Saving gas, Saving energy at home