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October 30
from Peggy in Toronto

After the Home Energy Audit: Skilled Contractors and Taking Action.

I learned a new term at the Energy Retrofits conference in Toronto today: “Resignaction,” The term describes a homeowner after a home energy audit who is so overwhelmed with options, he ends up doing… Read the full story

October 30
from Peggy in Toronto

Energy Auditors are Problem Solvers, Advisors, House Doctors.

We call for help when we are concerned that our home doesn't feel right. Apartment-dwellers complain about the smoke next door. Homeowners worry about mildew, or notice that a ceiling has begun to drop… Read the full story

October 28
from Peggy in Toronto

Home Energy Audits - Does "Audit" Make You Think "Taxes?" Professional content

Why do we call evaluations of the energy use in houses "audits?" Is there a better word? Should there be? Read the full story

October 28
from News & Trends

Energy Vampires are Real. And if You Don't Get Them, They'll Get You.

You can identify these energy vampires by the underworldly glow they emit - little red lights, little inaccurate clocks, little numbers... Read the full story

October 27
from Product Reviews

In Honor of Halloween, Kill Your Energy Vampires. This article contains a video.

Halloween's coming up, and we'd like to take the opportunity to remind you that vampires are sucking power in your house. Read the full story

October 26
from News & Trends

Whiplash, In Case You Missed the Home Energy Efficiency News from October 19-23, 2009.

This week in energy efficiency news: the International Day of Climate Action, Energy Star takes a hit, a new, not so fancy, hybrid, and Maine on the rise. Read the full story

October 26
from News & Trends

350.org International Day of Climate Action Photos and Video

As many of you know, Saturday, October 24, 2009 was International Day of Climate Action... the photos of events around the world are extraordinary. Read the full story

October 23
from News & Trends

Climate Action Tomorrow with 350.org is the Beginning. The Rest is Up to You.

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There are certain things you simply should not miss. One recently illustrated example is your destination airport. Another is The International Day of Climate Action. Read the full story

October 22
from Peggy in Toronto

Energy Efficient Homes: Sexy? Maybe Not. But They Feel Better.

Over the past year, I've taken a few steps to increase the energy efficiency of my house. There's more to do, but I recently took stock of how a little efficiency here and there… Read the full story

October 21
from News & Trends

International Day of Climate Action is October 24. Go Out. Then Go Home. This article contains a video.

This Saturday, step out for the International Day of Climate Action. Then go home and tackle the energy use in your house. It's the best place to start. Read the full story