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energy efficiency: Presents For the Would-be Energy Savers Among Family and Friends - 12/11/10 02:47 PM
With Black Friday behind us, it's time for my annual Christmas shopping list - ideas for energy-saving and green living gifts this holiday season. Most of these products can be purchased locally - benefiting the local economy. Discounts may be available for both in-store and online purchases.
Concept SL-100 Solar-Powered LED Security Light
I haven't actually used this product, but I read user reviews of some of the leading solar security lights, and the Concept SL-100 32 LED Solar Security Light with Motion Detector seems to be the top-rated product right now. It is installed without an electrician and requires no … (0 comments)
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energy efficiency: Get a free Energy Saver Kit - 11/05/10 10:44 AM
Special offer for select customers from PGE andEnergy Trust of OregonFree kit to help control your energy bills includes:
•· Four compact fluorescent light bulbs, which use up to 75 percent less energy and last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs
•· High-performance showerhead that uses 20 percent less water to control water-heating costs
•· Two faucet aerators that use 20 percent less water
Savings on water and energy are based on manufacturers estimates.
With free delivery, easy installation instructions and home energy-savings tips, this valuable kit makes saving energy a cinch.
http://energytrust.org/esaverkits/default.aspx?src=pgemail
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energy efficiency: Rebates for Gas Furnaces and Water Heaters is Expiring Soon. - 09/30/10 11:43 AM
Act now or lose $1,500. The federal energy tax credit is about to expire. Install a high-efficiency natural gas furnace and tankless water heater from a NW Natural Certified Contractor and get up to $2,590 back in rebates, tax and gas credits. After December 31, 2010 at least $1,500 of these incentives will fly out the window.
Get up to $2,590 back if your natural gas furnace and/or tankless water heater is installed by year-end.
This expires December 31, 2010.
This offer is available for existing homeowners (not applicable on new construction). The offer is available from September 1, 2010 through … (2 comments)
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energy efficiency: When is a Window Upgrade Worth the Extra Cost? - 08/18/10 10:39 AM
A Massachusetts builder ponders the added expense of installing triple-glazed windows and wonders whether the move would really pay off.
There's no doubt that windows are getting better - much better. The double-glazed, low-e units that looked so ground-breaking a few years ago seem merely ordinary now that Canadian, European and some U.S. manufacturers are producing high quality triple-glazed units.
Triple-glazed windows offer substantial benefits, including improved indoor comfort and lower energy bills.
But they aren't cheap. Homeowners who are already facing painfully high building costs have to weigh the costs against the benefits. Are triple-glazed windows really worth the … (0 comments)
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energy efficiency: Are Energy-Efficient Appliances Worth It? - 08/16/10 10:30 AM
The price premiums for Energy Star dishwashers, clothes washers, refrigerators, and freezers are small and pay for themselves in no time.
When homes turn over, is it green to automatically turn over all of the major appliances as well? The answer is likely to be yes. Unlike many other goods, major appliances in the US over the last 20 years have gone way UP in energy efficiency while going DOWN in price. Research by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories shows that between 1980 and 2001, the energy efficiency of refrigerators and freezers improved by about 60% while at the same … (1 comments)
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energy efficiency: Drying Clothes With Less Energy - 08/02/10 12:57 PM
Today we'll turn our attention to drying, which accounts for approximately 6% of all household electricity consumption in the U.S.
The more effectively we extract water from clothes during the spin cycle of washing, the less energy it takes to dry them. That's another reason the new horizontal-axis (H-axis or front-loading) clothes washers are so good. The extremely fast spin speeds remove far more moisture than vertical-axis top-loaders-and more than some H-axis machines.
When we traded in our older, entry-level Frigidaire H-axis on a new Whirlpool Duet mode, the difference in water removal was dramatic. It seemed that the clothes came … (0 comments)
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energy efficiency: 10 Ways to Cut Utility Bills - 06/27/10 01:29 PM
Here's a ten-step program that's guaranteed to reduce your utility costs.
The steps are not set in stone; every house is different, and different climates may dictate different strategies, which will be determined as soon as you take the first step.
1. Get a home energy auditBefore beginning any energy retrofit work, have a home energy audit done to identify and prioritize problem areas.A good home energy audit always includes a blower-door test. To be sure your auditor is well trained, choose one certified by RESNET or BPI.The audit can cost as much as $600. Subsidies are available from some utilities and … (4 comments)
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energy efficiency: Vacation Tips: Why waste watts when you’re away? Send your home appliances on vacation, too. - 06/19/10 01:16 PM
Before you leave on vacation, take a few minutes to turn off and unplug equipment. You'll save energy and avoid safety hazards. You might want to read your meter before you leave and when you return - it's a good way to spot any hidden energy wasters.
What to unplug, turn off or turn down before leaving
LightsTurn off all lights except for one or two. Unless these lights are compact fluorescents, put them on timers that can be set to random patterns to discourage potential prowlers. Photo sensors or motion detectors are good ideas for outdoor lights.
Air conditioningTurn it … (4 comments)
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energy efficiency: Windows & Energy Efficiency - 03/18/08 04:10 PM
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