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Solar Energy comes to Texas

Texas Energy Conservation

The Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) announced it will receive more than $290 million dollars from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, with $52 million earmarked for the Distributed Renewable Energy Technology Program, which will allow several solar photovoltaic system across the state to move forward–and make retrofitting your home less expensive, too.

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New Wind Facility Coming to Nevada

A proposed wind farm in West Texas attracted a lot of criticism, beginning in March, not only because the wind farm’s owners planned to use turbines made in China, but because the Chinese company that owns the wind farm also seeks a $450 million federal stimulus grant to complete the project, which would include financing construction of a turbine component production facility in China.

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Celebrate Earth Day By Saving Energy

We celebrate Earth Day on April 22, and this year marks its 40th anniversary. There are many things you can do to make the world a better place to live—and save money while you’re at it! Start with little things that are easy to do, and you’ll soon find yourself becoming more thrifty and energy conscious.

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Drivers to Save Money Under New Fuel Standards

New federal rules were established last week that will significantly increase the fuel economy of all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States, which will help drivers save money on fuel costs…

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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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More Wind Farms Moving to Texas?

Wyoming legislators passed an excise tax on wind energy, and industry observers say the legislation will force wind farms and other renewable energy plants and projects, to move to another green energy-friendly state, such as Texas. Almost 20% of Texas’ electricity is supplied to the main power grid from energy produced by wind turbines…

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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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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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