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October 31
from News & Trends

Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency: Get Em While They’re Hot!

tax forms

The federal tax credit for energy efficiency improvements like insulation, windows and energy efficient appliances is set to expire on December 31, 2011. Read the full story

October 28
from News & Trends

ReCircle: Cheap Solar, The Nest Thermostat, Heating Fuel Options, and more!

nest learning thermostat

The best energy efficiency news of the week: the Nest Smart Thermostat, solar PV prices dropping, the 2011 ACEEE Scorecard rankings and more! Read the full story

October 28
from News & Trends

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

Energy Circle

The best news and views from the week for Home Performance contractors, energy auditors, HERS raters, and other home energy efficiency professionals. Read the full story

October 28
from Technology Watch

The Nest Learning Thermostat

The Nest in its remarkably iPhone like packaging

There has probably never been as much widespread excitement about a thermostat, or almost any energy efficiency product, as there currently is about the Nest Learning Thermostat. That said, who wouldn't get excited… Read the full story

October 27
from Technology Watch

Pay-Per-Click Advertising for Home Performance Businesses: The Basics. Professional content

home performance PPC screenshot

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising can be a great low-cost way for home performance businesses to increase site traffic and conversions. Read the full story

October 26
from Technology Watch

Vampire Hunters: Tackling Vampire Energy in the Kitchen.

tan vampires

Vampire energy in the kitchen doesn't add up to much, but the leaking electricity costs would be better spent on something more useful. Read the full story

October 26
from Technology Watch

Solar PV Now Cheaper than Grid Electricity?

residential solar pv

Electricity from residential solar PV systems is now cheaper than grid electricity in many parts of the country, marking a major milestone. Read the full story

October 14
from News & Trends

ReCircle: Hunting Vampires, Free Energy Audits, the American Home in 2015, Earth Bag Buildings, and more!

earth bag building

The best home energy efficiency news and views of the week, including slaying vampire power sources, ruminations on Greenbuild 2011, a smart grid primer, and more! Read the full story

October 14
from News & Trends

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

Energy Circle

The best news of the week for energy auditors, home performance contractors, HERS Raters, BPI Building analysts and other home energy efficiency professionals. Read the full story

October 13
from Technology Watch

NAP Time: Is Your Business Name, Address, and Phone Number Consistent? Everywhere? Professional content

Horizon Maine Residential Energy Audits & Home Performance

It's absolutely crucial that your business's Name, Address, and Phone Number (NAP) is consistent everywhere it's listed across the web. Read the full story