• What Do You Set Your Thermostat to?

    Updated: 2012-06-30 22:59:18
    What Do You Set Your Thermostat to June 29, 2012 18:29 Earlier this week , Kristin was telling us how you can use a programmable thermostat to save money when you're not at home This is an easy trick that's useful in the winter as well as the summer , and can always help save you some money . Why heat or cool your house when you're not there So this week , we'd like to : know What temperature do you set your thermostat to in the summer You have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other comments . Categories : Cooling Question of the Week Summer Permalink Actions : E-mail Twit This Kick it Digg This Save to del.icio.us Share on Facebook Comments 0

  • Enhance Both Your Outdoor Lighting and Sound Experience

    Updated: 2012-06-27 20:00:13
    Combination Lamp and Speaker will Set the Mood for any Occasion If you’re looking for an outdoor music solution that doesn’t require a lot of wires or installation hassle, this is the way to go! You simply replace your current outdoor light fixture with the Audiovox light/speaker system and voila, you’re good to go! Outdoor [...]

  • Mans Only Choie For All BBQ Tools and Accessories

    Updated: 2012-06-27 19:00:49
    Battery-Powered Barbecue Light Uses 4 Bright Long-Life LEDs When the sun goes down and the stars come out, the darkness of the night approaches. Summer is a great time to throw late night family barbecues and get togethers with friends, but stop playing those guessing games to see whether or not your meat is fully [...]

  • SNAPS! For Playtime

    Updated: 2012-06-27 01:00:28
    Snap Together Panels Encourage Creativity within a Child while Designing Playtime Structure Kids just want to have fun, playtime-yes please! Are you looking for some fun new toys to keep your children entertained indoors or even out in the backyard? Every child loves playtime whether it is running around the yard, playing dress up, to [...]

  • Calling ALL Outdoor Enthusiasts

    Updated: 2012-06-26 23:00:58
    Smart Sport Vest Designed to Keep Your Body Up to 20° Cooler than the Ambient Temperature Being a runner, cyclist or any other outdoor enthusiast can get tough when trying to beat the heat of the hot summer sun. Whether you are participating in an outdoor activity or working outside the weather this summer is [...]

  • Training Your Thermostat to Save Money… and Energy!

    Updated: 2012-06-25 22:14:00
    What Do You Set Your Thermostat to Training Your Thermostat to Save Money and Energy June 25, 2012 18:14 Many of us know that during the summer , temperatures aren't the only thing skyrocketing our energy bills usually also reach record highs due to the cooling measures required to keep ourselves , our pets , and even some of our household items . comfortable We've talked before about properly setting thermostats , especially programmable thermostats to maintain the appropriate settings while you're home , asleep or away I've witnessed the results achieved when a regular thermostat is replaced with one that allows you to adjust the times you turn on the heating or air-conditioning according to a pre-set schedule . While at work , sleeping or on a summer vacation , if you set the

  • What Are Your Top Tips for Saving Energy?

    Updated: 2012-06-22 22:41:00
    Training Your Thermostat to Save Money and Energy What Are Your Top Tips for Saving Energy June 22, 2012 18:41 What Are Your Top Tips for Saving Energy Earlier this week , John Chu shared with us his Top 10 Tips to Save Energy and Money This Summer But since most of the country is in the middle of a huge heat wave , it sounds like a great time to share other tips about saving energy , saving money and , most importantly , staying cool . So this week we'd like to : know What tips do you have for saving energy this summer You have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Energy Costs Question of the Week Summer Permalink Actions

  • The Challenge: Improving the Energy Efficiency of Buildings Across the Nation

    Updated: 2012-06-20 17:49:00
    : What Are Your Top Tips for Saving Energy The Challenge : Improving the Energy Efficiency of Buildings Across the Nation June 20, 2012 13:49 On the Energy Savers Blog , we talk a lot about what people can do at home to save money on their energy bills so they can use it on other things that enrich their lives . But businesses across the country are also taking steps to improve their energy efficiency steps that reduce costs for American companies , saving millions of dollars and making the U.S . economy more . competitive The Energy Department announced last week that six new major companies have joined the Better Buildings Challenge , which encourages leaders across the country to commit to reducing the energy use of their buildings by at least 20 by 2020. Under the Challenge , private

  • FREE HEAT-The Sun Does it All

    Updated: 2012-06-20 01:00:05
    On a sunny day, use of solar panels can raise the water temperature by 10° F to 15°F sometimes more—without burning fossil fuels or contributing to air pollution, increasing your opportunities to use the pool earlier and later in the year than when it is unheated, especially when a solar cover is used. Solar heating [...]

  • Tunnels of Fun

    Updated: 2012-06-19 20:00:04
    Play time is a must in any toddler’s vocabulary! No worries, no stresses, not a problem in the world as long as your kids get their play time; whether it’s running around outside, playing games, coloring pictures, or just using their own imagination in the comfort of your own backyard at home; children need their [...]

  • Top 10 Tips to Save Energy and Money This Summer

    Updated: 2012-06-18 18:14:00
    The Challenge : Improving the Energy Efficiency of Buildings Across the Nation Top 10 Tips to Save Energy and Money This Summer June 18, 2012 14:14 June 20th marks the first day of summer , and for many of us that means trips to the beach , outdoor concerts , and cool drinks . Summer is also a great season to save energy and money in your home . Here are some tips to get you : started Lighting makes up about 10 of home electricity costs . You can save up to 80 of that energy by simply replacing your traditional incandescents with compact fluorescent lamps CFLs and light emitting diodes LEDs They will also last you for years after the summer is gone , saving money on . replacements Another good reason to switch to energy efficient lighting choices is that it can lower your cooling costs .

  • No Garlic Necessary: Protect Your Home from Energy Vampires

    Updated: 2012-06-13 18:02:00
    : Top 10 Tips to Save Energy and Money This Summer No Garlic Necessary : Protect Your Home from Energy Vampires June 13, 2012 14:02 Yawning , you turn off the television . You check the time on your coffeemaker as you get a glass of water from the kitchen oh It's late . No time to send that last email out tonight-instead you power down the computer . Then , you head to . bed But like a vampire , the devices you switched off may not be resting peacefully once the sun goes down . Many household appliances go into what is known as standby power mode when they've been switched off . It's what keeps your DVR recording when the television is off and the clock working on the coffee maker when it's not . brewing And standby power mode can suck a lot of energy , that is . According to the Lawrence

  • Have You Ever Gotten an Energy Assessment for Your Home?

    Updated: 2012-06-08 17:01:00
    Save Money with Your Very Own Drapes Have You Ever Gotten an Energy Assessment for Your Home June 8, 2012 13:01 Earlier this week , Stephanie shared the first part of her story about the energy audit she got for her home and the changes it encouraged her to make Home energy assessments also known as energy audits can be a great way to learn where you're spending too much money on energy in your home . But if you have your own stories , we'd love to hear them This week , we're : asking Have you ever gotten an energy assessment for your home What did you learn You have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Energy Assessments

  • My Energy Audit, Part 1: Heating

    Updated: 2012-06-06 18:05:00
    , : Have You Ever Gotten an Energy Assessment for Your Home My Energy Audit , Part 1 : Heating June 6, 2012 14:05 My utility company offers a free energy audit , of which I finally took advantage . It was mostly discussion about different ways to save energy , with inspection of a few areas of the house not quite as comprehensive as the utility company's website indicated it would be , but it was , after all , free The auditor had a table of my electric bills for the last two years I forgot to ask for a copy , but I've got several years' worth of bills , and I've started to create my own table anyway It clearly showed that my winter bills are very high compared to my summer bills . Since I don't have air conditioning , the difference is primarily due to furnace use during the winter months

  • Hot Town, Summer in the City

    Updated: 2012-06-04 18:06:00
    , My Energy Audit , Part 1 : Heating Hot Town , Summer in the City June 4, 2012 14:06 Last fall , we mentioned the power that the Inspiration of Music can have for Energy Savers . At that time heading into winter , we talked generally about using tonal energy to start saving . energy But tunes can get us in the mood for summer , too . Take the Lovin' Spoonful's Summer in the City which begins hot town , summer in the city , back of my neck getting dirty and gritty . I believe we can all relate . Summer months present plenty of opportunities to save energy as long as you stay cool about it . As a warm up , you could spin Donna Summer's Dim All the Lights , a bit of advice which never . hurts In anticipation of summertime grooves , maybe it's time to get ready for some savings . Think of

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