This has not been a good year for us with major appliances. During the summer our refrigerator died and the weekend before Thanksgiving, our dishwasher died a long, drawn-out death. We firmly believe in the FOUR R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Repair. Therefore, before we decided to throw in the towel on either appliance, […]
What I Did Today – Energy Star for Buildings
Posted on November 29, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
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 […]
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. […]
Not All CFLs Are Created Equal
Posted on February 21, 2011 Written by 1 Comment
I’m assuming you know the basics – CFL light bulbs use significantly less electricity than traditional incandescent light bulbs. They’re somewhat more expensive, but they save you money on electricity and they are supposed to last longer. You should recycle them when you are done with them and if they break you should clean it […]
Energy Saving Tips for Renters
Posted on February 22, 2010 Written by 1 Comment
One of the questions we’ve been asked numerous times is What can I do as a renter to save energy? A general rule of thumb is anything that is good for a home owner is also good for a rental property, but it is limited by what you are allowed to do by your landlord. […]
That Makes Cent$
Posted on November 28, 2009 Written by Leave a Comment
Last November, as part of an EPA’s Energy Star national campaign (p. 8 & 10), our home was featured as an example of reducing your home energy use in New England. Channel 7 Boston (WHDH) interviewed us and the EPA’s Energy Star’s Melissa Klein for a “That Makes Cent$” segment. Check out the online video […]
