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Ask the Expert: Tips to save energy at home
Save on home utility bills with the best tips on saving water, reducing vampire energy loads and more.January 30, 2012
Energy-Efficient Lighting: The State of the Art for Today's Green and Sustainable HomeTechnology is helping consumers light their homes more efficiently, but the different technologies and their pros and cons can be confusing. Learn the basics of task …
 | Plumen 001, a designer CFL by Hulger, presents a new take on the light bulb's iconic shape. Touted as the world's first designer low energy bulb, the manufacturers set out to make a design statement with its dynamic, sculptured form. The aim was for … |
 | The word for 2012 is incremental. Incremental investments and improvements will demonstrate a continued interest in energy and water conservation in 2012. While the economy is stable, there remains a sense of insecurity due to a slow jobs recovery … |
 | How can I increase efficiency in my home's lighting? Want to help the environment, and save electrical energy and cost? By relying less on the strained power grid of your own city, you can do so! A few procedures will help you, the homeowner, to … |
 | In today's culture, going green has become more than just recycling and composting; going green has become a movement that has shaped the way people build and use resources in their businesses and homes. If you're looking to reduce your carbon … |
 | 1. Look for and purchase pro-environmental products and services (like your architect!). 2. Recycle cans, glass, paper, and plastic. 3. Turn off lights and appliances when not in use. 4. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving and … |
| How many environmentalists does it take to change a light bulb? There are several answers to this joke (none of them that funny), but the real answer is: "all of them." Everyone should be swapping their burnt out incandescent bulbs with energy … |
 | ProudGreenHome: How do I reduce summer utility bills? Luis Imery: Well, summer is here and the nice spring weather that you had for cooling your homes with natural ventilation is gone. Now the HVAC system in your home is kicking in to keep it … |
 | We have solar panels on our roof, so a lot of people ask me about them as they consider how to decrease their electric bill. As much as I love solar panels, most people should not install solar panels until they have done a lot more energy … |
| ProudGreenHome: What are easy ways to retrofit an existing home to include green features? Heather Ferrier: In my experience, when people consider a green remodel, they often start with a focus on energy-efficient upgrades. Their energy bills are … |
 | Salt Lake City is a not-so-distant memory. The NAHB Green Building Conference & Expo, May 1-3, was an amazingly busy three days, starting with a green home tour of area construction, then two full days on the exhibitor floor, including the … |
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Verve Living Systems: Whole-house Wireless Lighting System
Meet Verve, the easy-to-use, whole-house system that helps you customize and control lighting, temperature, and energy use. It’s the revolutionary new way to go wireless.Type: BrochureSponsored by: Verve Living Systems -
Verve Living Systems: A Revolutionary New Way to Connect with Home Buyers
Introducing Verve™ Living Systems. A revolutionary new way to connect with homebuyers. Picture a sleek, intuitive system that gives homeowners wireless control over their home's lighting, HVAC …Type: BrochureSponsored by: Verve Living Systems -
Verve 10-Channel Controller Tech Sheet
The Verve 10-channel controller is designed for quick and easy programming of receptacles and wide variety of lighting functions that range form on/off and timing to pathways and scenes. Each Verve …Type: Fact SheetSponsored by: Verve Living Systems -
Verve Vacancy Sensor Tech Sheet
The Verve Vacancy Sensor makes additional energy savings possible by automatically shutting off lights in unoccupied areas. The Verve sensor combines photovoltaic and radio frequency technologies for …Type: Fact SheetSponsored by: Verve Living Systems -
Verve Wireless Switches Tech Sheet
Unlike conventional switches, Verve switches utilize energy harvesting, radio frequency technologies to control lighting, receptacles and temperature. The simple act of turning a switch on or off …Type: Fact SheetSponsored by: Verve Living Systems
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Verve™ Living Systems’ products are one of the simplest, most affordable ways to control both comfort and energy costs in residential and lodging spaces. Verve products can be combined to provide energy saving solutions that range from complete lighting and temperature control to targeted control of miscellaneous electrical loads through receptacles.
