I don’t talk about my work much in the blog but when I was thinking back to what I did that was green today, a work thing popped into my head. Today I received notification that the five Energy Star building certifications I had applied for were approved. Energy Star for Buildings is a certification that indicates […]
How Speed Impacts Fuel Economy
Posted on November 28, 2012 Written by 2 Comments
Over the holidays we usually drive several hundred miles to see family and friends. Along the way back from Thanksgiving this year Alicia noticed that our average fuel economy (MPG – miles per gallon) was dropping as she drove. Of course she started thinking about writing a blog post on what’s the sweet spot for […]
Teach Your Children Well
Posted on November 23, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
On the day after Thanksgiving, I’m thankful that my children are learning my green values and that I get to spend holidays at my mother’s house. We live about four hours from the closest family, so it’s really a treat to be able to sleep in and know that other people will take care of […]
Should I Replace My Windows?
Posted on October 16, 2012 Written by 3 Comments
Have you ever asked yourself Should I replace my leaky, drafty windows? When I talk to people about weatherizing their home, a very common thing that I hear is “I need new windows.” My first question, is “why?” There are reasons why windows need to be replaced, I once had one break off and fall out […]
Doubling Fuel Efficiency Standards by 2025
Posted on August 28, 2012 Written by 1 Comment
I had the opportunity today to listen in on the press call held by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) where they announced that they are finalizing the national standard for fuel efficiency for passenger vehicles and light duty trucks for model years 2017-2025. The official press release is […]
What is Important When Buying a New Room Air Conditioner
Posted on June 23, 2012 Written by 1 Comment
This is for Jen. Earlier this week was the hottest day in our area all year – by far – and it was only June. That day I was picking my kids up from my friend’s house, and she told me that her air conditioner had decided to leap to its death – literally. […]
Cleaning Refrigerator Coils to Save Energy
Posted on June 10, 2012 Written by 4 Comments
Many of you have been trying to guess what the above image is, ever since we posted it in How Vacuuming Can Save Lives. While I had the shopvac and brushes out to clean the dryer vent (to save energy & lives) I also cleaned my in-laws refrigerator coils. To keep your food cold, your […]
Home Energy Efficiency – What is Your Home MPG?
Posted on February 12, 2012 Written by 3 Comments
Hopefully you are not actually driving your home, because RVs get horrible gas mileage. In all seriousness though, one of the challenges today is figuring out how to compare the energy efficiency of homes in a way that can be readily understandable by home owners and potential buyers or renters. For cars, the EPA’s miles […]
Stay At Home Moms: Save A Little More on Heating Bills
Posted on October 28, 2011 Written by 1 Comment
Most Stay At Home Moms I know are always looking for little ways to save a little more. They also tend to be in and out of the house on an irregular basis: today home for laundry, tomorrow out to the grocery store and then the next day, one quick errand has you out of […]
Back To School: The Great Kill-A-Watt Giveaway
Posted on August 28, 2011 Written by 3 Comments
As we’re preparing to get our kids back to school we’re relishing some of the additional free time we’ll have in our schedule. One use for that time is to assess the amount of electricity various devices in our house use and make a determination as to which of these we really need and which […]
