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We distill the hottest news in energy efficiency to find the stuff that really matters for homeowners: Practical insights from experts, policies that impact your house, and technology you won't want to miss.


May 16

EGIA / BPI Contractor Exchange Buffalo & Long Island--Links and Resources Professional content

Links from Peter Troast's Internet Marketing for Energy Efficiency Contractors presentation at EGIA / BPI Contractor Exchange in Buffalo & Farmingdale, NY. Read the full story

May 16

Financing Home Solar, Part 1: Solar Leasing

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Part 1 in a series on financing home solar panel installations, this post discusses the pros and cons of solar leasing to finance your home solar array. Read the full story

May 11

ReCircle: SAVE Act, Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies, Edible Curtains, Lighting Incentives and more!

The best home energy efficiency news of the week: ending subsidies for fossil fuels, new incentives for home energy efficiency, edible curtains, and more! Read the full story

May 11

Around the Web: Energy Circle's Hand-Picked Links, Chosen Especially for Energy Efficiency Pros. Professional content

The best news and views from the week for Home Performance contractors, energy auditors, HERS raters, and other home energy efficiency professionals. Read the full story

May 4

ReCircle: LED Lights, Insulating an Attic Hatch, Energy Efficiency in an Old Home, and More!

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The best home energy efficiency news of the week: easy energy saving tips, energy efficient lighting solutions, one opportunity you shouldn't miss, and more! Read the full story

May 4

Around the Web: Energy Circle's Hand-Picked Links, Chosen Especially for Energy Efficiency Pros. Professional content

The best news and views from the week for Home Performance contractors, energy auditors, HERS raters, and other home energy efficiency professionals. Read the full story

April 27

ReCircle: Making Energy Efficiency Social, Energy Waste in Your Home, Best of Earth Day, and more!

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The best home energy efficiency news of the week: making energy efficiency social, how to destroy the world from the comfort of your own home, and more! Read the full story

April 27

Around the Web: Energy Circle's Hand-Picked Links, Chosen Especially for Energy Efficiency Pros. Professional content

The best news and views from the week for Home Performance contractors, energy auditors, HERS raters, and other home energy efficiency professionals. Read the full story

April 27

Guest Post: Opower App Makes Energy Efficiency Social.

A new application from Opower attempts to capitalize on our competitive inclinations by integrating home energy efficiency with social media. Read the full story

April 20

ReCircle: Air Conditioner Efficiency, Water Purification Basics, The Problem With Range Hoods, and more!

The most important home energy efficiency news of the week, including how to make your air conditioner more efficient, the dangers of range hoods, and more! Read the full story