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Defending the Underdog: The Bright Side of Energy-Saving CFL Bulbs -
Peter Ellinwood (115)    
Peter Ellinwood 
Market dynamics often demonstrate that subsidies create unsustainable
demand for the products to which they apply. Witness the auto sales
acceleration in July and August of this year while the federal "Cash
for Clunkers" program was in effect. Since the program ended, domestic
auto sales have... ( added 4 days 22 hours ago.) |
Conserving energy? Give me a break! -
 - David Tanguay (9,551)   
David Tanguay  
It's time for greatness -- not for greed. It's a time for idealism -- not ideology. It is a time not just for compassionate words, but compassionate action. Marian Wright Edelman
Honey pull into the station down the road on the left the price is 5 cents less a gallon there. Sound... ( added 3 years 98 days ago.) |
Plan Your Energy Independence -
Ed Howes (124)  
Ed Howes
Few of us can afford to become energy independent overnight, which makes it necessary to budget. Once you have decided how much you can invest each year, you can decide what will give you the biggest bang for your buck.
Keep two things in mind. Every energy saving investment is a genuine... ( added 3 years 98 days ago.) |
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Water Conservation: 10 Things You Can Do at Home -
- Ellen Bell (4,958) 
Water conservation is an important topic for all of us. Even if you don't live in an area subject to freshwater shortages, billions of other people around the world do. Freshwater is one of our most precious and also our most wasted resources. Approximately 1.2 billion people worldwide do not... ( added 156 days 19 hours ago.) |
Fight Back Against High Gas Prices With a Surprise Ending -
- Mark Gittelman (7,051)  
Mark Gittelman
I have two old ideas and one new idea that I have not seen posted, to help you fight back against high gas prices. I just got back from the gas station, and I got $20 worth of fuel and that equaled less than 6 gallons. The price of gas is truly making me sick to my stomach. Yes I know we're... ( added 2 years 200 days ago.) |
Underground House Floor Plan | The Hippie Experiment -
Rebecca Welch (161)
If you happened across a home built from an underground house floor plan you
could be forgiven for thinking the owners might be Hobbits because the only
things visible might be a door or window set into a foliage covered hill. This
type of home is actually a series of small... ( added 3 years 73 days ago.) |
Five Ways to Save Energy -
Peter Ellinwood (115)
Peter Ellinwood
"In the nation's pursuit of energy affordability, climate change mitigation, and energy security, energy efficiency stands out as perhaps the single most promising resource." -- Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the U.S. Economy , McKinsey and Company, September, 2009.
We couldn't have said... ( added 45 days 20 hours ago.) |
Benefits of Electric Cars -
- Jonnie Blaylock (94)
Electric cars have popped up several times since the 1970s, but have had minimal success. That may be changing as believers in global warming are winning the public debate leading to tougher restrictions of carbon dioxide. Several major companies are catching on to the possibilities of providing... ( added 100 days 13 hours ago.) |
Using Recycled Materials In Landscaping -
- Val Ockert (96) 
We are all becoming increasingly aware of our carbon footprint, the amount of energy required to fuel our lifestyle. While landscaping has many financial, health and aesthetic advantages it is an industry that consumes large amounts of energy through quarrying, processing, transport, and machine... ( added 1 year 314 days ago.) |
Alternative Heating - Where Do You Fit In? -
Sam Streubel (21,553) 
Tip O'Neill, former Speaker of the House, was fond of saying; "All politics is local". The same can be said of alternative heating. WHERE you live is the most important factor in determining which alternative heating or cooling option is most cost effective for your home.
Even if you owned a... ( added 3 years 78 days ago.) |
How Much Gas Does Your Car Eat Up? -
Gio Mangano (266)
Ok, let me start by saying that I just recently purchased a brand new car! What's the big deal you ask? Well the car does 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway. Filled up my gas tank 10 days ago (moderate driving) and I still have a quarter tank of gas left. Went to the gas station several... ( added 3 years 107 days ago.) |
Wood Stoves Deliver A Big Cost Savings -
- Wes Hamilton (778)  
Wes Hamilton
When most people think about wood stoves, they visualize a little house in a country setting with little to no modern conveniences. But the truth is that today, many modern homeowners are turning to wood burning stoves. The models that have been manufactured in recent years are appealing and have... ( added 21 days 9 hours ago.) |
Wood Pellet Stoves - Efficient And Economical -
- Wes Hamilton (778)
Wes Hamilton
Burning wood to heat one's home is not a new concept. It's been done since ancient times when people discovered that a fire in their cave could not only provide light but also heat. Obviously, a great deal has changed since then, but burning wood is still an effective way to heat your home. In... ( added 21 days 9 hours ago.) |
The Advantages Of Using Wind Power -
- Wes Hamilton (778)
Wes Hamilton
Wind power is the most efficient type of renewable energy and can be a good option for heating and powering our homes. This process converts wind energy into electricity using turbines. Wind has been used for decades to power many things including ships. Windmills were used to pump water and... ( added 21 days 9 hours ago.) |
The Advantages Of Corn Pellet Stoves -
- Wes Hamilton (778)
Wes Hamilton
Corn pellet stoves are very similar to wood pellet stoves except they are specifically designed to burn the higher moisture pellets made from corn. Their small compact design and the fact that they only require a 4 inch vent for smoke to exit your house makes it possible for them to be installed... ( added 21 days 9 hours ago.) |
Save Money On Utility Bills With Solar Heating Systems -
- Wes Hamilton (778)
Wes Hamilton
Using natural resources has been a hot topic in the last few years due to our overdependence on fossil fuels. Sine we know that we must use renewable resources going forward engineers are designing tools to help utilize renewable forms of energy for a huge cost savings that will help people... ( added 21 days 9 hours ago.) |
Hydropower - Harnessing Energy From Water -
- Wes Hamilton (778)
Wes Hamilton
Hydropower converts energy created from moving water into electricity which can then be used to heat homes in a general area or city. The most power from this can be converted when the water is moving from a high spot to a low spot and you will find most hydropower plants at waterfalls or dams.... ( added 21 days 9 hours ago.) |
How To Cut Heating Bills With Fireplace Inserts -
- Wes Hamilton (778)
Wes Hamilton
You can save money and help the environment by using less electricity, gas or oil by easily rehabilitating your fireplace into an energy efficient, heating source. By using modernized fireplace inserts you will not only save money on your heating costs by cutting down your utility heating bill... ( added 21 days 9 hours ago.) |
Grain Stoves Let You Use Renewable Bio-Mass For Winter Heating -
- Wes Hamilton (778)
Wes Hamilton
It's no secret that the cost of heating our homes is going up more and more every year. But as with everything else, necessity is the mother of invention and people will always come up with creative ways to overcome high prices and grain stoves are just one of the ways we can fight high heating... ( added 21 days 9 hours ago.) |
Becoming Environmentally Conscious With Hydronic Wood Furnaces -
- Wes Hamilton (778)
Wes Hamilton
If you're anything like me, then you have probably been doing some serious thinking about reducing your energy bill, and looking for the right ways to implement cost savings. If so, then you might want to consider the benefits of using hydronic wood furnaces. This is a device that will burn wood... ( added 21 days 9 hours ago.) |
An Introduction To Geothermal Heating -
- Wes Hamilton (778)
Wes Hamilton
Geothermal heating utilizes heat from the earth's core for direct heating applications. While this may sound a little futuristic or even unrealistic, you might be surprised to find that there are currently over 70 countries world wide that utilize geothermal heating. This type of heating is... ( added 21 days 9 hours ago.) |
A Beginner's Guide to Energy Management Systems -
- Adam Steinberg (7) 
If you're heard about energy management systems for the home or office but don't know that much about them, here's a quick look. In this article, you'll see how an energy management system can cut your energy consumption and save you money in the short term and long-term. While energy management... ( added 103 days 2 hours ago.) |
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Alternative Energy - Time to Get Moving -
- Frances Robinson (164)
Alternative Sources of Energy is a popular news topic these days. While some are still seeking new options the truth is we already have existing technologies that can make an immediate impact. The problem is simpler and more affordable methods to harness renewable energy of choice such as sun... ( added 147 days 20 hours ago.) |
A Brief History of Solar Energy -
dorota wysocki (26)
History of Solar is as old as humanity. We always saw a great potential in using sun’s capacity to warm our houses. Ancient Greeks and Romans saw the great benefit in sun’s energy. They used architecture to use sun’s rays to light and heat indoors. The first inventor of solar motor was Auguste... ( added 3 years 261 days ago.) |
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