Drew Bittner
7 years ago | 22 IMPRESSIONS
Mid-Winter Check In and Getting Ready for Spring
Here in Washington, D.C., the days have been cold and rainy lately. I think we’re all ready to put the worst of winter behind us in one cold-and-flu-filled bundle. That means now is a good time to think about getting ready for spring. ...
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newscenter.lbl.gov
7 years ago | 21 IMPRESSIONS
Berkeley Lab Scientists Developing Paint-on Coating for Energy Efficient Windows
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It’s estimated that 10 percent of all the energy used in buildings in the U.S. can be attributed to window performance, costing building owners about $50 billion annually, yet the high cost of replacing windows or retrofitting them with an energy efficient coating is a major deterrent. U.S. Dept. ...
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Energy Star,JurinRoofing Florida
7 years ago | 16 IMPRESSIONS
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Sealing & insulating ducts can improve the efficiency of your #HVAC system by as much as 20% https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_improvement. ...
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Carly Wilkins
7 years ago | 22 IMPRESSIONS
INFOGRAPHIC: How Appliance Standards Help Consumers Save Big
For many homes, winter comes with a large monthly energy bill -- with heating and lighting in heavier use. But that bill is getting smaller, thanks in large part to the Energy Department’s Appliance and Equipment Standards Program. ...
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www.whatissmartgrid.org
7 years ago | 27 IMPRESSIONS
Timing Is Everything: 3 Tips for Shifting Energy Usage
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Think for a moment, what’s the first thing you do when you get home from work or school? Turn on the air-conditioning, TV and all of your lights? Take a shower? Preheat the oven to start dinner? Re-charge your gadgets? Start a load of laundry? If you answered yes to any of the above, you’re no ...
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Paul Lester
7 years ago | 19 IMPRESSIONS
10 Energy Saving Tips for Spring
Today marks the beginning of spring and the end of a long, brutal winter for much of the United States. With the start of a new season comes a fresh opportunity to find ways to save energy and money. 1. Service your air conditioner. ...
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Sarah Gerrity
7 years ago | 19 IMPRESSIONS
Energy Saver 101 Infographic: Landscaping
After a long, cold winter, Spring has finally sprung. As flowers begin to bloom and trees sprout new leaves, we are finally seeing evidence of the changing season across most of the country. For a large majority of homeowners, that means it’s time to start thinking about landscaping projects. ...
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Glenn Meyers
7 years ago | 20 IMPRESSIONS
What Uses The Most Energy In US Homes? (Infographic)
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Originally published on Green Building Elements. We give thanks to Homeselfe co-founder Ameeta Jain, who is sharing this useful infographic on how you can cut your energy bills by up to 30% each month by just making a variety of changes in your home. ...
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Jonathan Deesing
7 years ago | 22 IMPRESSIONS
The 10 Biggest Energy Wasting Habits at Home
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This guest blog was written by Jonathan Deesing. Without paying much attention, we use a lot of energy each day — from charging electronics to watching TV. In fact, in 2014, the average U.S. ...
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Drew Knight
7 years ago | 18 IMPRESSIONS
Keeping It Green: Maintenance Tips for the Energy-Efficient Home
One of the biggest benefits of buying a newly built home is that today, more than ever, homebuilders are adopting green building techniques to make homes more energy efficient and better for the environment. ...
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www.energy.gov
7 years ago | 24 IMPRESSIONS
Fall and Winter Energy-Saving Tips
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Keep your fireplace damper closed unless a fire is burning. Keeping the damper open is like keeping a window wide open during the winter; it allows warm air to go right up the chimney. ...
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en.wikibooks.org
7 years ago | 20 IMPRESSIONS
Energy Efficiency Reference/Residential/How to Reduce Energy Usage
Energy conservation is the practice of reducing the use of energy. Individual consumers can do numerous things to conserve energy and reduce home energy costs. Adopting just a few of these strategies can make a measurable difference in your overall energy usage, and the energy demands of the planet. ...
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energy.gov
7 years ago | 22 IMPRESSIONS
Estimating Appliance and Home Electronic Energy Use
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Determining how much electricity your appliances and home electronics use can help you understand how much money you are spending to use them. ...
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brightside.me
7 years ago | 26 IMPRESSIONS
5 Appliances That Burn Energy Even When They’re Turned Off
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Did you know that home appliances can lead a "secret" life and continue working even when you’ve pushed the power button? Bright Side did some research and found out which devices are especially mischievous and go on wasting energy even after they’re turned off. ...
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