Category Archives: Energy Efficiency

2011 Solar Decathlon

A decathlon without pole vault?  Without javelin throw?  But…But…   That just doesn’t make any sense.   Unless of course it’s a SOLAR DECATHLON! If you follow all the solar news that’s fit to print then you probably already know … Continue reading →

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How many bloggers does it take to change a light bulb?

GE and Blogher.com are co-sponsoring an Energy Smart giveaway. All you have to do is post your bright idea about how you conserve energy in your home (hint: Solar Lease) on one of the blogs in the Blogher network. GE … Continue reading →

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Shoot for the sun

Nobody likes red tape, present company included. Read Danny Kennedy’s latest City Brights blog about how the federal government can drive down the cost of going solar by streamlining and standardizing the process throughout all cities and utility districts. It’s … Continue reading →

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There’s still time to save

If you’re a PG&E customer, you may not have even realized that PG&E has been monitoring your winter gas usage and giving you a credit on your bill if you’re using less gas this winter than you used last winter.  … Continue reading →

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Passive homes

I was feeling pretty good about my old Berkeley home’s energy efficiency…it’s well insulated, not too drafty by 1924 standards, is solar-powered, and is inhabited by family members who,  like it or not, wear sweaters and hats instead of cranking … Continue reading →

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