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5 Tips to save energy at home
Five tips to save energy at home: Become aware of your energy uses and get a watt meter to better understand it. Space heating and cooling accounts for the largest share of energy, followed closely …January 31, 2012
| Five tips to save energy at home: Become aware of your energy uses and get a watt meter to better understand it. Space heating and cooling accounts for the largest share of energy, followed closely by water heating, lighting, refrigeration, and … |
 | 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 … |
 | One of the most easily underestimated impacts on the utility bill at home is the difference a new Energy Star refrigerator can make when compared to an older model. As potentially embarrassing as it is to admit, my current home has a refrigerator … |
 | Version 2 (old version) can only be used on homes permitted before April 1, 2011 and completed before 2012. This required a HERS score of 85 or less for the southern climates and 80 or less for some northern climates. It included a third party … |
 | ProudGreenHome: What are five ways to make a kitchen more green? Ted Clifton: Five ways to make a kitchen more green? This is an interesting question. Many people would assume that putting in some combination of "green certified" products would … |
 | ProudGreenHome: What are five ways to make a kitchen more green? Luis Imery: 1. Energy Star Appliances: Replace old and poor performing refrigerators, dishwashers, washers and dryers with Energy Star labeled products. Make sure that the old … |
| 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 … |
| 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 … |
 | With the Big Game going green, turns out the biggest energy losers are in your house. No, it's not your buddies over to watch the game. It's your TV. The NFL and Arlington, the host city, have taken steps to make this the greenest Super Bowl ever … |
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Sustainability Trends Guide - Coming Soon
The newest trends in sustainability are now showcased throughout this Guide. Companies globally have a sustainable message to tell in sustainability. The products and trends are greatly enhancing our …Type: GuideSponsored by: SCHOTT North America -
An Introduction to Energy-Efficient Appliances
Saving money and minimizing power consumption are key benefits to energy-efficient appliances, but choosing the right one can be difficult. Learn what to look for when purchasing a new appliance.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
Choosing the Most Energy-Efficient Water Heaters
Upgrading your conventional water heater or installing a solar or tankless heater can earn you federal tax credits and noticeably reduce your monthly energy bills.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
Green Home Credits and Rebates
In addition to saving on energy bills, there are many other financial incentives to go green.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com
