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Our writers report on the real world testing we subject all Energy Circle products to. Herein: The Cool Stuff We Love that makes the grade.

December 19
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Energy Circle's 2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts of Efficiency.

Holiday Tree with Fireplace - energy efficient gift ideas

A gift of efficiency will save your loved ones money long into the future, all while reducing their environmental impact. Read the full story

December 6
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EC Test Lab: Phillips EcoVantage Bulbs

EcoVantage Light Bulbs by Phillips

The EcoVantage line of light bulbs from Phillips is marketed as "Savings Without Sacrifice". Is that true? Read the full story

September 28
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Not Just for Birthdays Anymore: A Chimney Balloon will Keep Your House Warm, Save You Money.

fireplaces - good for ambience, bad for drafts

A chimney balloon is a great way to stop drafts, keep your house cozy, save on heating bills and improve the air quality of your home. Read the full story

August 4
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Test Lab: Volt-Star EcoCharger-Smart Gear or Stupid Gimmick?

Volt-Star EcoCharger

The Volt-Star EcoCharger is a replacement cell phone/mobile device charger that purports to eliminate vampire power.Is it smart gear or a stupid gimmick? Read the full story

June 14
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Father’s Day is Sunday June 19th: Give Dad A Lower Energy Bill

It’s almost Father’s Day and this year Energy Circle has your back: we’ve rounded up a selection of gifts that will give your dad what he really wants this year – a lower energy… Read the full story

May 5
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Home Energy Efficiency for the Backyard.

clothesline photo

A few upgrades you can make to your backyard area that will save you money, reduce your dependence on dirty energy sources, & improve your quality of life. Read the full story

December 10
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Energy Circle’s Gift Guide: Cool Stuff, That Saves Energy Too.

Home Energy Audit

This holiday season, give the gift of energy efficiency: our list of energy saving devices, products and tools for everyone on your list. Read the full story

December 1
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LED Holiday Lights: Extravagance Sans Guilt.

LED holiday lights

This year, don't waste time with cheap Christmas lights; LED holiday lights are safer, more energy efficient, last eons longer, and they look great. Read the full story

October 29
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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 13
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Energy Monitor Product Reviews: Our (Subjective) Analysis of the Top Monitors on the Market.

The Owl Micro Electricity Monitor

Energy Circle CTO Tom Harrison's take on the most promising home energy monitors on the market -- some well-established, some up-and-coming, some decidedly better than others. Read the full story