It’s hard for an environmentalist to not feel despair right now. I’ve been counseling people to wait and watch. When someone has been as much as a liar and changed what he says as often as Trump does, it’s easy to believe that he won’t move forward with some of the things he has promised […]
Ten Ways to Save Money, Energy and Protect Your Health This Winter
Posted on October 18, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
The following is directly from the EPA’s Newsroom on October 18, 2012. The pictures included in the steps are from our blog and link to our posts on the topics raised by the EPA. WASHINGTON – With winter quickly approaching, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is highlighting ten tips for Americans to protect their […]
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 […]
Typical Household Energy Use and Related Emissions
Posted on August 12, 2011 Written by 1 Comment
Have you ever wondered what the energy use of a typical household is? I came across this EPA resource while doing research for a campaign/petition I hope to start shortly and found it very useful and worth sharing. Check out the EPA’s Household Emissions Calculator Assumptions and References to find out typical household electricity, natural […]
What Impact Does 1 Watt Have?
Posted on April 11, 2010 Written by 7 Comments
One watt (1W) is not a lot of power. It can’t charge your cell phone or even an LED night light. So why should you care about eliminating vampire loads of one or a few watts? The answer is that every little bit helps and that 1W on all day everyday does add up to […]
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 […]
