2012 May

May 24, 2012 | No Comments

I Call Them "Peak Day Partners"

Each time I venture to Denver’s 16th Street Mall for lunch, I weave in and out of non-profit volunte...

May 17, 2012 | No Comments

The Value of a Diverse (Energy) Portfolio

Talk to any financial advisor, and they’ll tell you diversity within your portfolio is import...

May 11, 2012 | No Comments

DIY Do's and Don'ts: Programmable Thermostats

Before I moved, I resided in a second floor apartment that hadn’t been updated since MacGyver went o...

May 4, 2012 | No Comments

A Most Excellent Solar Adventure

Photo courtesy of PlanetSolar.org. It’s been an incredible ride, but today will be the culmination o...

More Reliable than Google on a Quiz Show

If I were to guess how many times a day I pick up my phone to google something, I would say it easil...

Debunking Energy Myths | Hot Myths and Cool CFLs

Welcome back to another installment of Debunking Energy Myths, where you’ll get the straight scoop o...

The Power of Collaboration

Today when the Energy Innovation Corridor announced that its 21 partners have avoided more than 1.8 ...

Five Reasons to Support the Consumer Renewable Credit

In his recent address to the U.S. House and Subcommittee on Energy and Power, Xcel Energy Inc. Chair...

Power Check | Discover the Energy to Save

When it comes to my home’s energy use, I generally don’t think twice about it until my monthly energ...

Prairie Island Gets an Upgrade

New steam generators for Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Station’s Unit Two are making a long voya...

Nature Valley Bike Festival

Conservation in Your Community Because we live here, too, you can find us at local events supporting...

Central Cooling Buying Tips | Invest Wisely

It seems like a just a few weeks ago, Minnesotans were experiencing snow. This week, you might be re...

Five Ways Saver’s Switch® is Better than Fido

Last year my Saver’s Switch article, “I Call Them Peak Day Partners” was well received. From outlini...

Wind Energy Infographic

In 2012, Windsource® sold its 1 billionth kilowatt-hour of wind energy in Minnesota. What can a bill...