Energy Efficiency

As the world becomes more concerned about reducing carbon emissions, burning fossil fuels, and reducing fuel consumption, the efficiency of the residential energy system becomes critical.

For the home owner energy efficiency can be increased by replacing aging appliances with energy star rated appliances, adding thresholds to doorways and sealing other areas of the home that may allow air flow in from the outside.

Replacement windows with double or triple pane glass, ultra violet filtration and working seals will add significantly to the war on energy efficiency. Using blinds or motorized shades on your windows can keep your home energy efficient.

Blogs on energy efficiency may include information on government rebates for increasing home energy efficiency and ways to improve the overall use of fuel consumed. Many cover step by step home construction projects for helping homeowners to save money and the environment.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Energy Efficiency”

• The Favorite Energy Gadget Kill A Watt Gets an Upgrade

  
  TreeHugger — Authority: 719
  Image via Think Geek The Kill A Watt is a TreeHugger favorite - a plug-load power monitor that allows you to track energy consumption for a particular device and find out how much money youre spending on running that piece of equipment. The familiar device has just received an upgrade with the Kill A Watt Graphic ...
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• After California Nixes Energy-Sucking TVs, Whats Next in the Crosshairs?

  
  TreeHugger — Authority: 719
  Photo via nexthttp California recently passed a ban on the most energy sucking TVs , pulling them from store shelves in an effort to decrease how much electricity goes to the devices. It is expected to save enough energy to power 1 million homes and will cut CO2 emissions by 3.5 million tons. Thats a big deal, but ...
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• Home Made Wind Power

  
  Web Design TB — Authority: 157
  Without a doubt you can assemble your own home made wind turbine. And they are not that complicated to construct. If an impoverished teenage boy in Africa could do it, just dream what you could do. Particularly if you got the plans from those that have paved the way. One of the points that make windmills, a pleasant ...
  21 hours ago

• Freescale Technologies for Energy Efficiency

  
  Your Electronics Open Source - Share for life! — Authority: 129
  This article discusses how Freescale technologies for energy efficien read more
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• Climate change: India determined to be part of the solution, says PM

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 719
  Washington, Nov.24 (ANI): Accepting that India was a latecomer to industrialization and has contributed very little to the accumulation of greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, said New Delhi is determined to be part of the solution on the climate change ...
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• Wasted opportunities to combat energy drift in commercial buildings

  
  Cleantech Group - Latest clean technology news — Authority: 571
  Todays solutions are the equivalent of treating a bloody nose ahead of aheart attack based on which patient entered the ER first, says CEO David Wolins of Scientific Conservation.
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• SiteSeeing: EPA launches Green Homes Web site

  
  Consumer Reports Home & Garden Blog — Authority: 135
  The federal government generally isnt typically known for its ability to make things simpler. Indeed, bureaucracy and streamlining seem oxymoronic terms. So while its new Green Homes site is far from perfect, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency deserves some kudos for making it easier for you to find ...
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• Eco-Artist Creates ‘Puff’ Device to Monitor Car Emissions

  
  CleanTechnica — Authority: 637
  Puff is attached near the exhaust pipe of your vehicle. Its color changes dynamically, visualizing the amount of pollution your car is producing. Green indicates the lowest rate of pollution, red the highest. Modern artists have often tackled environmental and ecological issues head on, such as through incorporating ...
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• Renewables Sector Impact of the Economic Downturn Detailed in a New Report

  
  Energy Business Daily — Authority: 427
  Energy Business Reports (http://www.energybusinessreports.com), a leading publisher in the energy industry, provides a detailed guide on the impact of the economic downturn on the renewables market. The report, “Impact of the Economic Downturn on the Renewables Sector,” offers an in-depth analysis of the ...
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• Could denying bedroom privileges save the planet?

  
  Ohaiyo Business Magazine — Authority: 136
  There will be a record number of side events at the United Nations-sponsored climate talks in Copenhagen next month, but one woman’s one-woman show could give the delegates, most of whom will be men, the incentive they really need to agree a new global warming treaty. In “ The Boycott “, Kathryn Blume plays ...
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• Focus on Energy offers WPS customers increased incentives for home energy efficiency projects

  
  ECOS-Fox Valley — Authority: 125
  From a news release issued by Focus on Energy: MADISON, Wis. (Nov. 23, 2009) — Homeowners who purchase their gas from Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) have the opportunity to enhance the comfort of their homes and reduce their energy bills with the introduction of new financial incentives. The additional financial ...
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• India, US to sign MoU on energy security and climate change

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 719
  By Smita PrakashWashington, Nov 23 (ANI): Addressing a select gathering of Indo-US business leaders here, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh said on Monday that New Delhi plans to sign with the US Government a Memorandum of Understanding on energy security, clean energy and climate change with the objective of ...
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• India, US set to sign green deal: Manmohan Singh

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 719
  By Arun Kumar and Manish ChandWashington, Nov 23 (IANS) India and the US are all set to sign a memorandum of understanding on energy security, clean energy and climate change, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced Monday while seeking cooperation of American companies in these areas.“This will provide a framework ...
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• Ask Pablo: Electric Kettle, Stove, or Microwave Oven?

  
  TreeHugger — Authority: 719
  Image Source: Velo Steve Dear Pablo, For boiling water what is the most efficient, an electric kettle, a pot on a stove, or a microwave?Whether you are making tea or cooking pasta, knowing which of these three options is the most efficient way to boil water can help you become a better tree hugger and might even ...
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• Green Portable Schooling

  
  New articles on eBoom — Authority: 133
  crissy_field_10_2.jpg When determining how to prioritize action using, by definition, limited resources, one criteria should be whether something is "win-win-win," offering benefits across multiple arenas for the same investment dollars. If one of those wins is paying for itself, then the ...
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• NXP GreenChip Brings Energy Efficiency to Netbook Adapters

  
  Desinformado.com — Authority: 441
  NXP today announced the launch of GreenChip TEA1733(L) – a low-cost IC that increases energy efficiency and standby performance of power supplies under 75W. Designed specifically for low-power computing and communication applications such as netbook adapters, printer adapter and LCD monitor supplies, the TEA1733 is ...
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• CH2M Hill Cuts Paper Use by 21% from 2006 to 2008

  
  Environmental Leader — Authority: 626
  CH2M HILL, a global consulting, design, construction, and operations firm, has decreased per employee paper usage 21 percent between 2006 and 2008 and increased electronic waste recycling by almost 4 percent in 2008, according to the company’s 2009 Sustainability Report (PDF).Here are some highlights of the ...
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• Kraft Rolls Up 50M Miles Saved Through Transportation Efficiency

  
  Environmental Leader — Authority: 626
  Since 2005, Kraft has saved more than 50 million miles in its transportation and distribution processes globally.The savings came from a variety of initiatives, according to a press release.By shifting to barge shipments of wheat to its Toledo, Ohio, flour Mill, Kraft knocked out 10,000 truck shipments and reduced ...
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• Giving Thanks

  
  Greener Buildings — Authority: 537
  Originally, I thought I was going to continue building on my Chicago post-occupancy study rant on energy modeling for this week’s column, but then I realized that: 1) I need a break from being a pissant; and 2) Ive got a lot to be thankful for.  
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• Giving Thanks

  
  GreenBiz.com Green Business News — Authority: 649
  Originally, I thought I was going to continue building on my Chicago post-occupancy study rant on energy modeling for this week’s column, but then I realized that: 1) I need a break from being a pissant; and 2) Ive got a lot to be thankful for.  
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