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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	{ }
Can You Curb Your Carbon? (Quiz) 14 Oct 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS Sure, you want to reduce your carbon footprint.Bone up on your carbon footprint: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint by Half in Three Steps The Carbon Footprint of a Burger 6 Best Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at the Grocery Store+ READ MORE	{ }
How to Go Green: Electricity 12 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Electricity powers our lights, or gadgets, and, for some of us, our stoves. Because we use so much of it, going green with electricity is very important. Find out what to do with our How to Go Green: Electricity.+ READ MORE	{ }
Geothermal Energy: Why We—You—Should Be Using More Of It 22 Sep 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS How geothermal energy works, where it's used, and why it leaves coal, oil, and nuclear in the environmental dust. It's everywhere, doesn't necessarily need to be converted, and is way more effiicient than fossil fuels.+ READ MORE	{ }
Buy Green: Power Strips 25 Aug 2009 IN BUYING GUIDES \| COMMENTS Battle vampire power with these five power strips, including perks like automatic shut-off. + READ MORE	{ }
Stop Sucking: Save Over $250 a Year by Unplugging Stuff You're Not Using 9 Apr 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT \| COMMENTS We've covered vampire power, or phantom load—the phenomenon where the appliances you keep plugged in quietly drain electricity consistently all day, every day, even when they're off—quite a bit already over here, but I thought it'd be useful to do the previous posts on why we all need to...+ READ MORE	{ }
Switch Off These 8 Commonly Left-On Appliances 8 Apr 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS If you haven't heard of vampire power, you may think it has something to do with turning into a bat, a wolf or a thick, white mist. In reality, where the dead don't stalk the living, vampire power is the energy sucked by plugged-in appliances that are on standby mode or otherwise turned off.+ READ MORE	{ }
How to Close Your Office Before a Vacation 23 Dec 2008 IN WORK & CONNECT \| COMMENTS There's nothing sweeter than a little hard-earned time off, especially when you know you've left your workspace in great green shape. Try these simple tips before you punch out and head for your dream vacation.+ READ MORE	{ }
Green Glossary: Phantom Power 22 Dec 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Vampire power, says GrinningPlanet.com, is "the electricity your home electronics and appliances suck out of the power grid when you're not using them." Grinning Planet continues: "If you're a conscientious user of appliances and gadgets, you always turn them off when you're not using them. But many...+ READ MORE	{ }
Watch TV the Eco-Friendly Way with these 5 Easy Tips 7 Dec 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN \| Or, you can always power your TV with pedal power:... +FULL COMMENT	{ }
Busted: Five Big Energy Savings Myths Debunked 26 Nov 2008 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS It is more important than ever to start cracking down on energy use to save both money and even the planet. One of the best ways to cut back on energy use is to question some popularly held energy saving strategies and separate the ones that actually work from the ones that don't. Read on to test...+ READ MORE	{ }
Stuff Happens: The Power of Television 24 Nov 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN \| OMG, this video is hilarious!!! +FULL COMMENT	{ }
Set Your Computer for Energy Savings 19 Nov 2008 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS There is a wide range of power-saving software that helps reduce the amount of energy your PC consumes. And yet, your computer is already equipped with power saving settings you can utilize. Try out these tips to set your computer for maximum energy savings.+ READ MORE	{ }
Stop your Office from Using Energy at Night 14 Nov 2008 IN WORK & CONNECT \| COMMENTS Even once you've called it a day, the lights, computers, and zillions of otherwise upstanding office machines in your workplace may be burning the midnight oil, and using up electricity. All it takes to fix the problem is a couple of simple green steps, so try these eco-tips to make sure your...+ READ MORE	{ }
How to Choose a Home Energy Monitor 6 Nov 2008 IN TECH & TRANSPORT \| COMMENTS As we head into winter, most people have their eye on how to monitor and maintain an energy efficient home. A home energy audit may reveal a whole lot of places electricity can be conserved, but how can you track improvements?+ READ MORE	{ }

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