As auto show season starts to ramp up, plan on taking a look at Ford Motor Co.’s 2013 Fusion when you tour the showroom floor. The Fusion has just been named “Green Car of the Year” by Green Car Journal thanks to its 47 mpg fuel efficiency and the reduced amount of climate-changing carbon dioxide it […]
“Dirty” fuels, like coal, oil and natural gas, emit gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) when they are burned. This CO2 lurks in the atmosphere, creating a gaseous blanket that is smothering the earth, causing temperatures to rise, and disrupting the climate. We’ve all seen the impacts of climate change, whether it’s the destruction caused by […]
How good are your kids at saving energy? Here’s your chance to find out. Team ENERGY STAR, the Environmental Protection Agency’s program to teach kids about energy efficiency, is holding an essay contest for kids. The purpose of the contest is two-fold. First and foremost, Team ENERGY STAR wants to recognize kids for […]
493viewsRefrigerators use more electricity that any other single appliance in your home. Why? Because they’re on all the time. There are a few ways you can improve the efficiency of a refrigerator you already own, but if you have an older model, it could make a lot of financial sense to replace it with something […]
We’ve had at least three power outtages in the last two months, so I’ve become a bit of an expert at figuring out how to get my family power and light when they’re not being delivered through an electrical cord. BE PREPARED * Stock up on flashlights, batteries, water, dry food, pet food, and candles […]
Using energy efficiently is the key to many of the health, environmental and even financial crises we face. Burning fossil fuels like coal and oil pollutes our air and water, contributes to asthma and other respiratory problems, and is a major cause of climate change. It’s up to all of us to do what we […]
301viewsUsing energy efficiently can be as simple as turning off the lights or computer when they’re not being used. The challenge is getting people – especially kids – to pay heed. Starting today, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Team ENERGY STAR program is going to make that task much easier, especially for us parents! ENERGY STAR […]
When my 15-year-old clothes dryer conked out recently, I knew I wanted to replace it with the most energy-efficient dryer available that would meet my family of three’s laundry needs. We probably do three full loads of laundry a week, plus towels and sheets. It’s not as much as when the kids were little and I […]
