Archive of October 2010


October 29

ReCircle: Energy Star Version 3, Energy Vampires, Appliance Rebates, Halloween, and more!

Vlad the Impaler

The best energy efficiency news from the week: Energy Star Homes Version 3, energy vampires, home energy inspection surprises, and more! Read the full story

October 29

Around the Web: Energy Circle's Hand-Picked Links, Chosen Especially for Energy Efficiency Pros. Professional content

The most important news and stories in home energy efficiency and home performance contracting, from October 24-29, 2010. Read the full story

October 29

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

BITS Smart Strip

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

October 29
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5 Building & Energy Podcasts You Should Subscribe To. Professional content

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5 of our favorite podcasts for professionals in the home performance, energy efficiency and green building industries. Read the full story

October 22

ReCircle: Heating Costs, Lighting Laws, Indoor Air Quality Improvements, Kansas, and more!

Indoor air quality

The best energy efficiency news from the week: indoor air quality improvements, new lighting laws, LED tattoos, heating costs on the rise, and more! Read the full story

October 22

Around the Web: Energy Circle's Hand-Picked Links, Chosen Especially for Energy Efficiency Pros. Professional content

The most important news and stories in home energy efficiency and home performance contracting, from October 18-22, 2010. Read the full story

October 21

Patriotism, Religion and Thrift Spur Kansas to Energy Efficiency.

Kansas wind turbine

In a region noted for open skepticism regarding climate change, values like thrift and spirituality motivate energy efficiency efforts. Read the full story

October 15

ReCircle: Energy Monitors, Gap Jeans, Sheep's Wool Insulation, Steven Chu, and more!

Empire State Building

The best energy efficiency news from the week: sheep's wool insulation, the best energy monitors, the Empire State Building's energy retrofit, and more! Read the full story

October 15

Around the Web: Energy Circle's Hand-Picked Links, Chosen Especially for Energy Efficiency Pros. Professional content

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The most important news and stories in home energy efficiency and home performance contracting, from October 11-15, 2010. Read the full story

October 14

ACEEE 2010 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard: Beyond the Rankings. Professional content

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The ACEEE 2010 Energy Efficiency Scorecard reports California and Massachusetts leading the pack; but more importantly, we're all improving. Read the full story