Detroit gets ready for Obama’s economic stimulus package

Detroit is already making big plans that would help them cash in on President-elect Barack Obama’s proposed ;$150 billion economic stimulus package. The bill package will have a designated amount of money earmarked fund energy conservation ... toward weatherizing homes, recycling programs, energy saving techniques and mass transit. Though Cockrel [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 04:58:55

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Update for "Kilowatt Ours" schedule on public TV : an award-winning personal how-to on saving energy at home

KILOWATT OURS IS COMING TO PUBLIC TELEVISION – OCTOBER RELEASE! Film’s inspiring message of energy conservation reaches national audience KILOWATT OURS ... energy conservation and change for most people who see it. Kilowatt Ours’ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 17:57:52

NeighborWorks America Invests Into Green Residential Rehabilitation Projects

That Focus on Energy Conservation February 12 2009 - NeighborWorks® America today announced that as part of its goal to advance energy efficiency ... Despite the recent decline in energy prices, home heating and cooling remain a major cost for low ... Initiatives. “These investments are aimed at improving the weather seal of a home, adding insulation [more...]

Date: 2009-02-12 23:29:35

Energy Efficient Home Design - The Basics

Good house design takes its form in part from the forces that act on it. Climate and weather are two of the strongest form-makers ( ... means regardless of the weather outside. Little thought was given to energy conservation strategies until the early 1970s, when the cheap energy we’d taken for granted became suddenly very expensive [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 17:21:46

Cleantech ticker: 4 March, 2009

Cleantech news as it happens — check back for regular updates: ... to support home weatherisation and energy conservation ; Gigamon this week reported its Data Access ... A new report from the Geothermal Energy Association finds that the number of geothermal [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 14:20:55

Save Energy & Win Green With The Home Depot

The Home Depot is running a “Save Money. Save Energy. Win Big!” video contest until midnight PST on Sunday, November 9th ... insulation or radiant barrier products from The Home Depot Home Services. How to win these awesome eco ... bills – such as the use of dimmer switches, ceiling fans, water conservation and/or insulation [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 08:15:59

James Dulley says Einstein was wrong

Our electricity here at home is provided by the Oklahoma Electric Cooperative. As a coop member, we receive a monthly newsletter, OEC News. It is a well prepared publication with various topics, including information on energy use and conservation. As an energy enthusiast myself, I enjoy reading it and often learn something new [more...]

Date: 2009-04-04 17:19:04

Residential Energy Efficiency

One of my tasks at work has been to publish a number of energy efficiency tips to inspire my coworkers to practice conservation at home ... (includes air conditioner/heat pump, duct repair and sealing, additional attic insulations, solar screens/window film/low-E glass, caulking and weather stripping, and attic radiant barrier) - Air [more...]

Date: 2009-03-30 01:30:00

Early Retirement Case Study - Sandy Aldridge and Dale Lugenbehl

... building a 1,700-square-foot home that is heated by solar energy and a wood stove i.e. renewable sources of energy. They conservatively invested the remainder (i.e. $170,000) of their money [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 16:55:00

Early Retirement Case Study - Sandy Aldridge and Dale Lugenbehl

... building a 1,700-square-foot home that is heated by solar energy and a wood stove i.e. renewable sources of energy. They conservatively invested the remainder (i.e. $170,000) of their money [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 16:55:00

He May Be the Apple, But I’m the Tree He Dropped From

Here’s a few little know facts about me. First, I am chronically lazy ... to inquire, are my legs broken. I just like to conserve as much energy as humanely possible as often as possible. It takes a lot of energy to be bendy when the hubs is home. I have to store [more...]

Date: 2009-03-24 02:11:11

Green Jobs for War Veterans

Investing in energy conservation is not only good for the well-being of our planet, ... has established the Home Energy Audit Training (HEAT™) to assist veterans in becoming thoroughly trained [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 21:38:58

World Wide Fund for Nature and Earth Hour

Yesterday morning, as I was cruising along in a taxi, FM87.6 Beijing Arts Radio (北京文艺广播) reminded me that it was time to make this post ... . Tags : earth hour , energy conservation , Scott Sykes , WWF Win cash and glory: Design ... in their shops, their homes or their bar for one hour on Saturday March 28th, starting at 8:30pm. Here's [more...]

Date: 2009-03-26 08:50:24

Google Teaches How To Install Solar Power For Homes

          Please excuse me for the fact that this solar power for homes video is a bit late, but I have a good reason ... about energy conservation and how well does it work? They go into detail about system measurements ... go solar power for homes dot com Further info via: YouTube PS. Thank you for your time [more...]

Date: 2009-03-11 05:00:59

Go Green with these great DVDs

On TUESDAY MARCH 31 , Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment “Green’s Up” the environment with Schoolhouse Rock: Earth and Handy Manny: ... and solar energy on Schoolhouse Rock: Earth . Once you’ve sung your heart out, team ... Topics Including Conservation, Recycling and Solar Energy Premiering on DVD March 31, 2009 New Music [more...]

Date: 2009-03-29 17:31:00

Pre-register now for the Maine Conservation Expo workshops April 22

FARMINGTON - Contractor certification, introductory and advanced GPS trainings, pond maintenance and construction, extending the growing season by using a greenhouse, and how to build a solar home are just a few ... being offered include: residential and small business wind power, buying local foods, home energy [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 21:40:46

DIY wine, start now for Christmas gift-giving

Food, Home, TipsI am not going all handmade for the holidays that year, ... human nature solar panel green guy cause of global warming photovoltaic energy conservation hybrid car ... , but this post on how to do it makes … science magazine going green earth day solar dryer tankless water [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 12:15:18

Green Homes in Austin Texas

The City of Austin recently passed an ordinance relating to energy conservation audit and disclosure requirements in part for residential units. It is long winded and of course there are exceptions [more...]

Date: 2009-03-28 16:29:17

How To Enjoy Green Living In 10 Simple Steps

Go Solar Power For Homes Dot Com is giving over this space to pass on some essential information from Conservation International ... thinking about climate change and energy use. Green living is about biological diversity and the well ... the energy and fossil fuels you use, you are saving the environment from further damage. 8. Offset [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 20:52:45

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