2010 December

A Glimpse into our Energy Future: Brought to You by Some Unlikely Allies

I still remember how surprised I was the first time I heard Bing Crosby and David Bowie’s duet/mash-...

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Don’t Delay! Act Now! Supplies are Running Out!

Infomercials do it best. They convince you that if you don’t act right this minute, you’ll miss out ...

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How to Energize Your Home and Wallet with a Home Energy Audit

It’s that time of year, when we think about getting in shape, which also makes it a great time to th...

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Healthy Business Habits #3: Setting Smart Energy Efficiency Goals

*Editor’s note – this is the third installment in a series which reviews the Pew Center for Global C...

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How to Camouflage Your Solar Array

You can’t cover it with twigs. As effective as that was on Gilligan’s Island, your solar array needs...

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It Takes the Right Stuff to Keep Wind Turbines Spinning

According to the American Wind Energy Association, 40 percent of new generation capacity added to th...

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Does Your Nonprofit Need an Energy Makeover?

A recurring theme for many of my posts has been the importance of energy efficiency. And while the s...

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