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Category Archives: D.I.Y
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The clean energy and electric utility restructuring debates are moving at a dizzying pace, with state and federal governments holding hearings, passing laws, and starting up retail marketing pilot programs. For environmentalists, consultants, and lobbyists, keeping up with all of this … Continue reading
American Dream outlet switch plate draft sealer™
Eliminates drafts near around outlet plates. This insulation piece reduces the work load of your heating/cooling system. Thus, reducing your electric bill. This is a quick and easy fix for a very affordable price. Tweet
$99.95 Energy Saving Package
Want to save energy and time, but don’t know where to begin…This is a great starter package whether you rent or own your home. Just by applying these 6 easy solutions to saving energy, you could save hundreds every year. … Continue reading
Build an Energy-Efficient House
The most energy-efficient houses function like living things. They are designed to capitalize on the local environment and to respond to the climate. Australian architect and Pritzker Prize-Winner Glenn Murcutt is known for designing earth-friendly homes that imitate nature. Even … Continue reading
Managing Energy Costs in Schools
Kindergarten through high school (K–12) buildings in the U.S. use an average of 10 kilowatt-hours of electricity and 50 cubic feet of natural gas per square foot (ft2) annually. Tweet
Tips: Home Office and Home Electronics
In the U.S., nearly 4.2 million people worked from home in 2000, up from 3.4 million in 1990. Working from home saves energy and time by cutting out the commute, but it may increase your home energy bills a lot … Continue reading
The Blower Door Test
The blower door test evaluates the home’s air sealing, that is, its air leaks, and the heating and cooling losses associated to them. Blower door tests also assess the home’s ventilation. Tweet
Efficient Lighting Strategies – Wise Design Choices Can Meet Lighting Needs and Save Energy
This technology fact sheet discusses energy-efficient lighting, including lighting design; lighting controls; incandescent, fluorescent and outdoor bulb options; and information about lighting principles and terms, such as light quantity, efficacy and light quality. Tweet
