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July 31
from Product Reviews

The Aube ThermoHygro: Is That You Sweating... Or Your House?

The Aube ThermoHygro Thermometer/Hygrometer

We all know that it's important to keep moisture levels low to avoid mold and mildew, particularly in hidden places, and other types of moisture-related building damage - whether cosmetic or structural. Read the full story

July 30
from News & Trends

Efficiency 2.0 - Energy Management Dark Horse? Professional content

Efficiency 2.0

Efficiency 2.0, a New York based startup with backing from a number of Connecticut hedge funds, has already partnered with about the same number of utilities as Google PowerMeter Read the full story

July 29
from News & Trends

Energy Efficiency Is Beautiful.

Don't try this at home. And don't even think about using an incandescent. (Sourc

Smart, money saving choices aren't always beautiful. This one is. Stock up on efficiency. Read the full story

July 28
from Thinkers

From Architecture 2030: Energy Efficient Homes, Lower Interest Rates, Better Use of Stimulus Professional content

14x Stimulus

Once again, architect Edward Mazria is on to something good. His 14x Stimulus plan, hatched earlier this summer, plots out a seemingly fantastical route to collecting a fourteen times (14x) return on investment for… Read the full story

July 27
from News & Trends

Whiplash: In Case You Missed the Energy Efficiency News From July 21-25, 2009

Another failing grade? Say it ain't so...

This week, energy monitoring fell under the microscope. A regulatory body in France determined that utilities (not consumers) should reap the benefits of consumers managing peak usage Read the full story

July 24
from News & Trends

Living Without AC: Ideas The New York Times Left Out.

Really - you don't need it! (source: roomairconditioners.us)

The majority of those interviewed by the Times found that they had lost weight, spent more time with family, and saved money by turning off the AC. Read the full story

July 24
from Product Reviews

Panasonic Fans: Go For Quality. Live Better. Save Money.

Panasonic Whisperlite - A Good Bathroom Fan.

You want to buy a fan. Maybe you're renovating. Maybe you've just learned about the mold in your house and you want your home to be healthy. Read the full story

July 23
from News & Trends

Mandatory Energy Audits? Yes. And Make Them Matter. A Realtor Speaks. Professional content

The Good Life Team

I think mandatory energy audits are a good thing as I care about the environment, I like to make green choices, and I want my house to be safe and healthy for my kids. Read the full story

July 22
from News & Trends

Electricity Monitoring, Who Wins? France Says: Utilities.

Free France... (Source: francethisway.com)

French utilities, like those on this side of the pond, appreciate the increased control afforded by energy monitoring technologies. Making sure that consumers reap the benefits is not a particularly high priority. Read the full story

July 22
from Peggy in Toronto

"If Only I Had Known!" - Energy Smart Home Renovations.

Energy Retrofit Opportunity (Photo: Energy Circle)

We recently renovated our house using a reputable contractor who stripped our bathroom to its bones, put in duct work, and converted our duplex into a single family home. One thing he did almost… Read the full story