Tag Archives: Energy Efficiency

Peer pressure to the rescue

You’ve put up your solar panels, turned down the thermostat, and spent a frustrating afternoon trying to make foam weather stripping stick to your window frames instead of your hair.  Meanwhile, your neighbor’s living room could be mistaken for a … Continue reading

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Winter Home Efficiency

I know winter is drawing to an end in most places, and already done in some, but I ran across a great article in Real Green, Winter-2010 entitled “Winterize Your Home, Save $, Save Energy.” This is the kind of … Continue reading

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Home Energy Efficiency (Part III)

Energy Star is a great example of a way a conscientious homeowner can save money by making his or her home more efficient. Started in 1992 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the program is designed to help consumers find … Continue reading

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Home Energy Efficiency (Part I)

Over the next couple of days, I’m going to be looking at a few easy ways for homeowners to make their dwellings more energy efficient with the aim to save money. Overall, I’ve found that the quickest and easiest way … Continue reading

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