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Going Green For Christmas

By: Amy Wingfield

Dad loves new power tools and gadgets. This year, go green. Buy a propane weed trimmer and leaf blower. It's a holiday gift that saves Dad money and saves the planet too! more...

Designing a Simple and Effective Solar Home

By: John Mattson

The best solar designs are simple, and involve placing large windows on south facing wall of the home. This can also provide a great view and natural lighting. more...

Drakes Landing Solar Community, Okotoks Alberta

By: Thomas Alan Gray

Drakes Landing Solar Community (DLSC) is a unique award-winning example of sustainable home designs. Solar thermal energy is stored underground for green home heating. more...

The Best LED Christmas Lights

By: Tricia Edgar

Looking for an energy-efficient Christmas light? LED Christmas lights now come in non-flickering full wave technology. They also change colors and come in fun shapes. more...

Dimmable Compact Florescent Bulbs

By: Tricia Edgar

Some compact fluorescent bulbs now work with a dimmer switch. Find out what features to look for in these energy-efficient light bulbs. more...

Save Water While Washing Dishes

By: Frances Suselo

Those dirty dishes won't clean themselves. If someone has to wash them, make sure it's someone who won't waste precious water and increase the water bill. more...

Save Electricity in the Home

By: Pauline Mascarenhas

Household electricity costs can be cut by saving energy and the kitchen is a good place to start. There are simple energy efficient practices that can be adopted. more...

Energy Star Appliances Help Save Money

By: Betsy Franz

If you have shopped for new appliances lately, you have probably noticed all the large yellow stickers affixed to the appliances. This is the Energy Guide label. more...

Save Money, Save Energy, Save the Environment

By: Pauline Mascarenhas

A home that is energy efficient saves money for the household and helps to save the environment. There are simple ways to save electricity on a daily basis. more...

Rarely, CFLs can Cause Adverse Health Effects

By: Holly Martin

Millions have saved energy and money by converting to compact fluorescent bulbs. Yet for a small percentage of the population, CFLs may hurt more than help. more...

10 Top Tips - Energy Management Reduces Carbon

By: Dawn Ouedraogo

10 top tips on electricity saving to reduce utility bills & contribute to an energy management system for the modern home. Reducing energy bills reduces carbon emissions. more...

Water Heater Buying Guide - Energy Friendly

By: Cyndi Allison

Consumers can save money and go green by investing in Energy Star Water Heaters. more...

Have a Warm Home and Save Energy

By: Kim Kinrade

It is a fact these days that a homeowner can have a warm home and save energy at the same time. To save power all it takes is making a few changes. more...

Warm Windows Save Energy

By: Kim Kinrade

If there is one thing constant in the world it is that home heating costs will constantly go up. more...

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