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December 31

from News & Trends

ReCircle: Smart Meter Protests, Crude Oil Prices, Rosie the Riveter, and more!

The best energy efficiency news of the week: smart meters protests, oil prices, the cost of remodeling projects, and more! Read the full story

December 31

from News & Trends

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

The most important news and stories in home energy efficiency and home performance contracting, from December 27-31, 2010. Read the full story

December 31

from News & Trends

'Rosie the Riveter' Passes Away at 86.

Geraldine Hoff Doyle, the inspiration for the 'Rosie the Riveter' World War II poster, passed away at 86 from arthritis complications. Read the full story

December 30

from Energy Circle Updates

Live Blogging an Energy Retrofit.

This AM a weatherization crew arrived at EC CEO Peter Troast's house to conduct an air sealing / insulation energy retrofit: here are the updates. Read the full story

December 28

from News & Trends

Reviewing Our Predictions for Home Energy Efficiency in 2010.

A look back at our predictions for home energy efficiency in 2010, with updates on Home Star, LED lighting, deep energy retrofits, and more. Read the full story

December 23

from News & Trends

ReCircle: Jevons Pardox, Google PowerMeter, Air Sealing, a Christmas Treat, and more!

The best energy efficiency news of the week: Google PowerMeter integrates with Blue Line PowerCost Monitor, Jevons Paradox rears its ugly head, and more! Read the full story

December 23

from News & Trends

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

The most important news and stories in home energy efficiency and home performance contracting, from December 18-23, 2010. Read the full story

December 22

from Thinkers

"The Blower Door Man is Coming to Town!" -- Merry Christmas from The Energy Circle Lounge.

As a Christmas present to our readers, an Energy Circle team member interprets Martin Holladay's home performance rewrite of the classic Christmas carol. Read the full story

December 21

from News & Trends

Google PowerMeter Now Integrated with Blue Line WiFi PowerCost Monitor.

Google PowerMeter has partnered with Blue Line Innovations, whose PowerCost energy monitor can now supply data to PowerMeter through its Wi-Fi connector. Read the full story

December 20

from News & Trends

Group Buying for Energy Auditors and Home Performance Contractors: Could it Work?

While Groupon may not be the right fit, the concept of group buying could be a tool to bring the home performance and energy retrofit industry to scale. Read the full story