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35 Ways to Winterize Your Home (Without Poisoning Your Family) 6 Nov 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Everyone knows it is important to winterize your home but so many of the tips rely on substances that contain toxins. Here are 35 non-toxic tips for keeping your family warm all winter long.+ READ MORE	{ }
8 Ways Going Green at Home Will Save You Money 5 Nov 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS When it comes to investing, there aren't many sure things, especially in our current economic climate. While Wall Street has been a roller coaster ride lately, investing in efficiency upgrades in your home isn't subject to the mood swings of nervous investors, and, done properly, will always save...+ READ MORE	{ }
Greening NYC, 1,000 Supers At a Time 30 Oct 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT \| COMMENTS A program launched just last month is already about halfway to meeting its goal of 1,000 superintendents signed up for its green training program, which will slash the carbon emissions-and energy costs-of New York City's buildings.+ READ MORE	{ }
Why Rely on Questionable Energy Star Labels? Take Matters Into Your Own Hands with a Home Energy Monitor 26 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS It turns out that the EPA's Energy Star program is not so reliable, according to a recent Energy Department internal audit. Add that to the list of reasons to monitor your own energy use at home, to be sure you're plugging in as efficiently as possible.+ READ MORE	{ }
Unplug Your Laptop Forever in 7 Steps 26 Oct 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS How freeing would it be to unplug your laptop from the grid...forever? Not just for a couple hours until your battery dwindles, but for good. + READ MORE	{ }
Solar Heating Guide 25 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE \| COMMENTS Solar is the low-hanging fruit of home heating; there is lots of it, the technology is getting cheaper every day and you can even do it yourself.+ READ MORE	{ }
Natural Gas Heating Guide 25 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE \| COMMENTS Natural Gas is the most common heating fuel in urban areas of North America; it is the cleanest fossil fuel (50% less CO2 produced per unit of heat than coal). But is it a green way to heat?+ READ MORE	{ }
The Passive House Guide 25 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE \| COMMENTS You really can't talk about heating and cooling a house independently from talking about the house itself; they work together as a system. The best example of this is the Passive House: It is designed so that it barely needs any heat at all.+ READ MORE	{ }
Hey Federal Employees! Obama Wants Your Energy Efficiency Ideas... Let's Hear 'Em 21 Oct 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS The White House wants all civilian Federal employees to make suggestions for energy efficiency and sustainability improvements. Take part in the GreenGov Challenge.+ READ MORE	{ }
Insulated Concrete Forms Building Guide 20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE \| COMMENTS Insulated concrete forms are a system of stackable blocks of expanded polystyrene that are filled with concrete and reinforcing as required, resulting in a strong, well-insulated wall.+ READ MORE	{ }
Electricity Monitoring at Home Saves Energy on Gadget Use 19 Oct 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS Our gadgets and gizmos use a lot of electricity in our homes, but by monitoring our energy usage, we can save money and help the environment.+ READ MORE	{ }
One State Consumes Half the Energy Per Capita of the Other 49--Guess Who? 17 Oct 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT \| COMMENTS In 1970s, most states had around the same per capita energy consumption. Then, in 1978, one state passed a law enforcing energy efficiency codes. Since then, all the other states--all 49 of them--saw their energy consumption skyrocket, sometimes as much as doubling. One did not. Why?+ READ MORE	{ }
Would You Pay a Quarter a Day to See the US Become the Global Leader on Clean Energy? 15 Oct 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT \| COMMENTS 23 cents a day. That's what it would cost to begin to transform America into a global leader in innovation.+ READ MORE	{ }
Get Beyond Switching Off Your Lights with Energy-Saving Tips from NRDC 15 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Watch The 11th Hour, and get inspired to act against climate change before it's too late--at home, in your community, and with your elected leaders. + READ MORE	{ }
Save Money and Energy: Make Your Own Power Monitor With the EnerJar 14 Oct 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS While heading to the store and buying a Kill A Watt might be quick and easy for monitoring your power use, you can also get geeky and make one yourself. That's where the EnerJar steps in.+ READ MORE	{ }

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