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How to become more energy-efficient once you’ve picked the low-hanging fruit (Scientific American)

April 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Plumbing News

Editor’s Note: Scientific American’s George Musser will be chronicling his experiences installing solar panels in 60-Second Solar. Read his introduction here and see all posts here. As we continue to wait for our solar paperwork to go through to receive the subsidies and loans, I’ve kept looking for ways to save energy, and I’ve come to a sad realization. It looks like we’ve already done most of …

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From Sustainable September: Ways to Save Energy and Money

September 26th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News

I think I’ve become a Sustainable September, energy saving, recycling groupie! I’ve been to four classes in the last couple of weeks and have learned a lot about energy savings, etc. As part of the Sustainable September, I attended the workshop last Saturday which focused on ways to save energy. There are many things one can do to save energy, some are very simple and inexpensive, others are more costly and result in long term benefits. Everyone has

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Easy Ways to Save Energy and Money

September 25th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News

If just the thought of winter sends chills down your spine, there are some easy things you can do now to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient this winter. These measures will save you money on your utility bills too! Check the level of insulation in your attic (enter your zip code at Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s website to find the proper amount of insulation needed in your area). If it’s low, which most likely it is especially if you live in an older home, add environmental

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Consumer Reports: 25 Ways to Save Energy and Money

September 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News

Simple strategies that can help consumers lower the cost of their energy bills YONKERS, N.Y., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Consumers are far from powerless when it comes to saving money on energy. Smart choices can help save roughly $2,000 a year. A recent Consumer Reports’ poll revealed that 61 percent of homeowners hold themselves accountable for reducing their home energy consumption and so the October issue of Consumer Reports features 25 tips to help consumers start saving now: 1. C

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Consumer Reports: 25 Ways to Save Energy and Money (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)

September 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News

Simple strategies that can help consumers lower the cost of their energy bills

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