http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/living-with-ed/ed-begley-sidewalk-trendsetting.html Actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. helps readers tackle problems of new sidewalks, eco-frustration, and tankless hot water heaters. Actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. helps readers tackle problems of new sidewalks, eco-frustration, and tankless hot water heaters. Ask Ed Forum Ed Begley Jr. Answers Energy Efficiency Green Home Home Energy Use Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:41:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/living-with-ed/ed-begley-sidewalk-trendsetting.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/ways-home-save-money.html 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 you money. Here's how. 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 you money. Here's how. Energy Efficiency Green Flooring Green Home Green Home Renovation Home Energy Use Indoor Air Quality Insulation Non-Toxic Paint Saving Energy Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/ways-home-save-money.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-home-improvement-addvalue.html When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating system.Research conducted in the... When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating system.Research conducted in the... Architectural Salvage Cooling Eco-Friendly Bathrooms Eco-Friendly Kitchens Energy Green Home Green Home Renovation Heating Home Energy Use Indoor Air Quality Money Non-Toxic Paint Water Conservation Windows Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:23:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-home-improvement-addvalue.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/common-energy-cooking-tips.html Reducing the amount of energy you use to cook food can be good both for the planet and for your wallet. Here are many low energy cooking tips. Reducing the amount of energy you use to cook food can be good both for the planet and for your wallet. Here are many low energy cooking tips. Cooking Energy Home Energy Use Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:30:00 GMT Michael Graham Richard http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/common-energy-cooking-tips.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/heating-cooling-solar-guide.html 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. 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. Energy Efficiency Green Home Green Home Renovation Heating Home Energy Use Solar Power Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/heating-cooling-solar-guide.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/cooling-lowtech-air-conditioning.html In the world before air conditioning, there were lots of things people did to keep cool. Unfortunately we seem to have forgotten most of them. In the world before air conditioning, there were lots of things people did to keep cool. Unfortunately we seem to have forgotten most of them. Clean Energy Cooling Energy Green Home Green Home Renovation Home Energy Use Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/cooling-lowtech-air-conditioning.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/heating-coooling-electric-guide.html Electricity is expensive to make and transport, but it is our most flexible energy source, able to run just about anything from our lights to computers. But does it make any sense to use for heating? If you take a systems approach, perhaps it can. Electricity is expensive to make and transport, but it is our most flexible energy source, able to run just about anything from our lights to computers. But does it make any sense to use for heating? If you take a systems approach, perhaps it can. Electricity Energy Green Home Green Home Renovation Heating Home Energy Use Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:34:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/heating-coooling-electric-guide.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/heating-cooling-radiant-flooring.html Radiant flooring: it is comfortable, clean and saves energy. But it is expensive, slow to react and if anything ever goes wrong..... Radiant flooring: it is comfortable, clean and saves energy. But it is expensive, slow to react and if anything ever goes wrong..... Energy Green Home Green Home Renovation Heating Home Energy Use Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:30:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/heating-cooling-radiant-flooring.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/heating-cooling-natural-gas.html 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? 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? Energy Efficiency Green Home Green Home Renovation Heating Home Energy Use Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/heating-cooling-natural-gas.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/heating-cooling-pellet-stoves.html When energy prices were really high a few years ago, many people switched to wood and pellet stoves. Some even say they are carbon neutral. But are they really? When energy prices were really high a few years ago, many people switched to wood and pellet stoves. Some even say they are carbon neutral. But are they really? Alternative Fuels Green Home Green Home Renovation Heating Home Energy Use Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/heating-cooling-pellet-stoves.html