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4 Ways to Use Less Energy at Home

Annika Tostengard — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 12:56:03 +0000

The Department of Energy has several recommendations as to how homeowners can use less energy and save on their energy bills, especially during the winter when heaters are often on full blast. Homes in the United States have also grown about 30% larger since 2000 while using just 2% more energy, thanks to much-improved materials […]

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Why Home Energy Efficiency Isn’t Selling

Annika Tostengard — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 18:31:12 +0000

Utility companies are not selling products that improve home energy efficiency like they should. Even though there are specific programs to achieve that goal, customers have been relatively few and far between. Customer-funded programs are run by utility companies to encourage homeowners to buy products that are energy efficient. They charge each customer a small […]

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DIY Energy-Saving Kitchen Design in 4 Steps

Annika Tostengard — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 06:50:42 +0000

Kitchen appliances are some of the most electricity-hungry devices in the home. Even seemingly small appliances like toaster ovens consume a surprising 0.75 kWh every hour. If a new kitchen renovation is in your future, or you’d like to start saving on your electricity bill every month, follow these five tip to make sure the kitchen […]

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How to Make Your Home Energy Efficient in 6 Simple Steps

Mila Luleva — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:39:58 +0000

For most DIY lovers, having the chance to design and build their own house is like a dream come true. Now imagine you do that, but together with the pleasure of actually constructing your home, you can also make it energy efficient and save some extra cash! Today we decided to give you a few […]

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New Ultra-Efficient Home Can Charge Your EV With The Energy It Produces

Ovidiu Sandru — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:51:32 +0000

A new uber-efficient home has been unveiled by the Institute for Lightweight Structures and Conceptual Design (ILEK) at the University of Stuttgart. Not only it doesn't emit any carbon dioxide while it cools or heats itself, but it also generates enough to juice your electric or plug-in hybrid car.

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