Tag Archives: home energy efficiency

Use less, make more: The 12-step method to home energy independence

The fireworks are over, the heat is on, and President Obama has announced a $2 billion federal investment in major solar projects in Arizona and Colorado.  But what can you as an individual do to become more energy independent?  After … Continue reading →

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Dough for Dad

Is there a dad in your life who likes to tinker around the house?  How do you think he would like $8500 toward his little home improvement projects?  Cities are beginning to dole out money coming at us through the … Continue reading →

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Off with your bulbs

As we approach the end of Save Money, Energy and Water Week, you may at this point be wandering around your house glaring at your appliances accusingly, wondering just how much juice each one is guzzling anyway.  There are a … Continue reading →

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Tame your utility bills

As promised, today we kick off Save Money, Energy and Water Week here on the Sungevity blog.  And lo’ and behold, perfect timing…Last Thursday, the House passed the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, a $6 billion rebate program … Continue reading →

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Free carbon diet workshop for East Bay residents

The Ecology Center and the City of Berkeley have teamed up to put on a workshop on How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in 2010.  The workshop will be held on February 25 from 7-9 pm at the Unitarian-Universalist Church at 1924 … Continue reading →

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