Compact Flourescent Light (CFL) bulbs are one of the more ubiquitous signs of the green movement. They save energy, money, and Home Depot gave them away for free on the most recent Earth Day. What’s not to love about CFLs? Well, for some people, its the mercury in them. You may [...]
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Most of us have seen the Energy Star symbol before. Whether hopefully gazing at big screen monitors at the store or replacing a recently departed water heater, that little blue icon can be found on plenty of home electronics and appliances. When I see it, I assume that whatever I’m buying uses energy [...] Happy Memorial Day! While taking a moment to remember those Americans who have died in service to their country, I hope we are also enjoying food, friends, and family this weekend. For those of use fortunate enough to have a day of sunshine, it is also a good time to start taking a look at photovoltaic [...] A famous Muppet once said, “It’s not easy being green”. Being environmentally friendly is so popular right now that companies are jumping at the chance to gain market share with their amazing “green” products, but don’t take the marketing hype at face value. It takes more than buying a green product to be environmentally conscious. [...] Have you heard about smart grids? If you’ve been paying attention to the energy policy initiatives from President Obama, you might have noticed that these policies favor technology solutions like this one. The term smart grid generally means an electricity grid that’s been enhanced with digital technology to provide manageable, reliable service, supplied [...] |
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