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December 26
from Peggy in Toronto

Mea Culpa.

Now I've done it. Yesterday, while folks far better than I spread holiday cheer by feeding the homeless and greeting their relatives, I created a new me. I gave her a name, a suitable… Read the full story

December 23
from Product Reviews

Sweet Heat from the Vornado Vortex Space Heater

Vornado

I covet. This is not a point of pride. Once I coveted a pair of lace up black leather boots for so long that by the time I bought them they were on sale,… Read the full story

December 22
from Peggy in Toronto

Right. Now.

Timing is everything, and the way we see it, now is the right time to start spreading the word about Home Energy efficiency options. We’ve got Obama (almost... hurry, hurry) at the helm, spreading… Read the full story

December 19
from Peggy in Toronto

Yes. Now.

Timing is everything, and the way we see it, now is the right time to start spreading the word about Home Energy efficiency options. We’ve got Obama (almost... hurry, hurry) at the helm, spreading… Read the full story

December 19
from Thinkers

A Reknowned Building Scientist Looks at Bourbon Professional content

The building scientist we've always most wanted to have a beer with is Joe Lstiburek at Building Science Corporation... Read the full story

December 18
from Peggy in Toronto

Override!

It's 3am. As far as my nifty, energy-saving programmable thermostat knows, I'm cozily tucked in bed. That means, according to my ever-so-wise digital guardian, that I am sleeping next to a human radiator, covered… Read the full story

December 14
from Energy Circle Updates

Our New Buyers' Guides--Feedback Please!

guide us

We know that virtually any effort we make to improve our home's energy efficiency is going to pay off. Big time, usually. But when we first set out to find the information we needed… Read the full story

December 12
from Technology Watch

A Wish List for Power Outages

Ice Storm

We awoke this morning to an ice storm encompassing much of Maine. We lost electricity around 3:30 AM. School's canceled, and everyone's asleep, but I got up early to assess our situation, shake ice… Read the full story

December 11
from News & Trends

All I want for Christmas is....Google Energy Analytics

All I want for Christmas is...Google Energy Analytics. You've heard this from us a lot -- and you'll keep hearing it -- measuring is the first step. It's an old saw but a true… Read the full story

December 9
from News & Trends

Energy Efficiency, the Stimulus Package and our Homes Professional content

"President-elect Obama is going beyond just pouring concrete. Investments in energy efficiency, modern schools and information technology offer hope for longer-term prosperity... [Obama] appears to grasp the national desire to act in ways that… Read the full story