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Save Energy By Using a Clothesline

Save Energy the “Old-Fashioned” Way

Using a clothesline or drying rack indoors can save you money and energy. Even if you sometimes hang laundry outside, you should have something available inside, too. Set up a drying rack in your laundry room or string a clothesline in your basement…

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Heating and Cooling in Harmony with Green Living

For most of us, it might seem pretty hard to find ways to adhere to society’s pressure to embrace green living in every aspect of our lives. Most of us recycle; many cities require it, and it’s not difficult to do…

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The 800-watt  SolAir™ Wind/Solar Hybrid Generator by DyoCore Smart Solutions

Home Device Generates Wind and Solar Energy

You can now save money on your electric bill with a new device designed for homes that generates both wind and solar energy. It’s available from DyoCore Smart Solutions for $1,500. The SolAir™ wind/solar hybrid generator can operate with little sun and low winds…

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The Right Window Treatments Help With Energy Efficiency

Achieve Home Energy Efficiency With Window Treatments

Often times, when people are choosing window treatments for their homes, their principal concern is privacy or beautification. But, window treatments can also be a key factor in how energy efficient your home is…

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Survey Shows Students Charge Their Phones Too Long

Survey Shows Students Are Not Energy Efficient

We’d like to think that college students are very savvy about being energy efficient, but a survey done at North Georgia College and State University showed “that most students were not as environmentally aware as they could be…

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How to Save Energy with Appliances and Electronics

One of the most important “tips” to save energy is to know how much energy you use in each area of your home, office, or elsewhere. Knowledge is the key to get the most from energy tips to not only save electric consumption, but—of course—also keep a handle on your spending. Here’s a quick test [...]

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Water Heater Insulation is an Inexpensive Way to Save Energy

When it comes to saving energy with your water heater, think of your water heater as your child—if they aren’t wrapped up, they’re going to lose heat!

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Leaky windows are wasting your energy - and money

Is your home leaking energy and wasting money?

Harsh winter weather this year blasted many areas of the country that don’t often see snow and frigid temperatures. It’s a good reminder that no matter where you live, your home is your refuge from the cold and it should be as energy efficient as possible…

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Save Energy By Using a Space Heater?

Instead of heating the whole house, can you reduce your energy costs by turning down your thermostat a bit and using a space heater to keep the living room comfy while you’re watching TV?

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Save Energy with the Cash for Caulkers Program

Save Energy with the ‘Cash for Caulkers’ Program

You could get rebates on energy-saving investments in your home under HOMESTAR, a program outlined by President Obama on Tuesday.

It’s already being dubbed the “Cash for Caulkers” program because it resembles the auto rebates in the “Cash for Clunkers” program….

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