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June 30

from News & Trends

President Obama, Our Energy Efficient Bulbs Are Sexy.

Light bulbs not sexy? We're pretty sure the President wasn't articulating his personal opinion. He was simply articulating a widespread (mis)perception, and it's one we'd like to clear up. Read the full story

June 29

from News & Trends

Secretary Chu: The Fruit is on the Ground. Get Energy Efficient Now.

"When it comes to saving money and growing our economy, energy efficiency isn't just low hanging fruit; it's fruit laying on the ground." There is a dire note in this description - a sense… Read the full story

June 29

from Energy Circle Updates

Hot Tweets From A Real-Time Electricity Monitor

As we prepare to celebrate Canada Day (July 1) and Independence Day (July 4), we wanted to bring you up to date on the Energy Circle house's efforts to break free from the… Read the full story

June 29

from News & Trends

Whiplash: In Case you Missed the Energy Efficiency News of June 22-26, 2009

Microsoft announced the pending birth of Microsoft Hohm, an energy monitoring resource that will enable home owners to track not only electricity use, but also oil and gas. Read the full story

June 26

from Product Reviews

Crank Powered Radios for Emergencies... or Just For Fun.

American Red Cross crank powered flashlight and radio

Etón's American Red Cross emergency/non-emergency centers are crank and solar powered: which is efficient, eco-friendly, and energy-saving, but mostly just useful. Read the full story

June 26

from Peggy in Toronto

My Old Man Overcame His AC Addiction.

We write a lot about TED here at Energy Circle, and we almost always mean TED, The Energy Detective. But it should be known that there are other Teds out there, and one is… Read the full story

June 25

from News & Trends

Another House That Tweets its Energy Use... and More.

Recently, we learned that another house - different indeed from the Energy Circle house - has been quietly, and automatically, Twittering not only its energy usage, but also the goings on of windows, doors… Read the full story

June 24

from News & Trends

How Google PowerMeter and Microsoft Hohm Are Not the Same.

Even at this early stage, some clear differences are emerging between Microsoft Hohm and Google PowerMeter. Read the full story

June 23

from Peggy in Toronto

Skip the Home Inspection. Have an Energy Audit.

In jurisdictions where inspections are not mandated and home buyers get to choose, energy audits rather than building inspections should be the norm. Read the full story

June 22

from News & Trends