Archive of December 2009


December 31
from Thinkers

8 Predictions for Home Energy Efficiency in 2010 Professional content

From more proliferation of energy monitors to better financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades, here's what we expect for energy efficiency in 2010. Read the full story

December 31
from Thinkers

10 Big Ideas for Home Energy Efficiency in 2010 Professional content

2009 was a blockbuster year for increasing action and awareness about energy efficiency -- Here are 10 Big Ideas for what we can do to make 2010 even better. Read the full story

December 29

Vampire Power Check: Comparing the Energy Use of Xbox and Wii

With more game consoles, knick knacks and other electronic devices every year, it's more important than ever to keep vampire power and standby energy in check. Read the full story

December 28

Whiplash: The Best Energy Efficiency News, December 21-25, 2009. This article contains a video.

In case you blinked (or were just on vacation): a head-snapping look at all the best energy efficiency news from the past week. Read the full story

December 21

Whiplash: The Best Energy Efficiency News, December 14-19, 2009.

In case you blinked: a head-snapping look back at the best energy efficiency news from the week of December 14-18, 2009. Read the full story

December 15
from Thinkers

Home Energy Monitoring: Surprises, Malfunctions, and Fixes Professional content

Guest blogger David Fay reveals how his power monitor not only provides second-by-second energy management but also uncovers expensive appliance malfunctions. Read the full story

December 14

Whiplash: The Best Energy Efficiency News, December 7-11, 2009.

In case you blinked: a round-up of the best home energy efficiency news from the past week, including an update on COP15 and a new report on the emissions-reducing potential of energy efficiency. Read the full story

December 11

COP15's Waning Promise: The Best of Times, the Worst of Times. This article contains a video.

The Copenhagen Climate Conference began this week with good cops, bad cops and loads of laptops spewing insights about climate change - with uncertain results. Read the full story

December 10

The Ultimate Meaningful Gift Guide: Gifts of Efficiency

This year give gifts that long outlast the chaos of December with the promise of a brighter future, thicker pockets, and a peaceful, sustainable planet earth. Read the full story

December 7

Whiplash: In Case You Missed the Energy Efficiency News, November 30 - December 4, 2009.

In case you blinked: a head-snapping look back at the home energy efficiency news from November 30 - December 4, 2009. Read the full story