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 […]
13.9kviewsGiven how crazy the climate’s gotten, we may be in for a very long, hot summer. In the heat of the moment, your first thought might be to crank up your air conditioner to stay cool. But that’s an expensive proposition that will use a lot of energy and wreak havoc on your electricity bill. […]
Buying energy-efficient home energy systems, appliances, and cars can save you loads of money by reducing your energy consumption. But the upfront cost of investing in efficient technologies can make ditching your old energy guzzlers for new energy sippers seem prohibitive. Federal and state tax credits help defray your purchase costs. Here’s how: Federal Energy Efficiency […]
President Obama tackled energy in his State of the Union address on Wednesday night, but not in the way that many (including myself) had hoped. Not only did Mr. Obama push for “building a new generation of safe, clean nuclear power plants in this country,” but he endorsed “opening new offshore areas for oil and gas […]
Living a greener life is one of the fastest, easiest ways to save money. In fact, you can save almost $4,000 every year by taking easy steps to use less energy, reduce waste, and simplify your lifestyle. In honor of Earth Day, I’ve compiled this list of cost-cutting strategies that benefit your pocketbook as well as […]
When it comes to global warming, burning less gas has always made sense. Now that gasoline costs more than $4.00 a gallon, reducing our consumption at the pump makes “cents,” too. These ten tips offer the fastest, easiest ways you can save gas – and money. 1. Drive smart – Avoid quick starts and […]
Presumably, you’re not the kind of person who would take a big pile of money out to your driveway and set it on fire, just to watch it burn. But when you burn gasoline, that’s essentially what you’re doing. And with gasoline prices now bouncing around $4 a gallon, that pile of money you’re […]
