Washing Dishes: By Machine or by Hand?
Studies have found that a new, energy-efficient dishwasher…See More
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Washing Dishes: By Machine or by Hand?
Studies have found that a new, energy-efficient dishwasher saves significant amounts of both water and energy compared to hand dishwashing. So if your dishwasher is more than seven to ten years old, you’ll probably want to consider buying a new one. Not only can…
ContinuePosted by Diane Chojnowski on April 21, 2014 at 7:13am
Do Today or Do Later?
Planning projects you can do today:
Make an appointment with a home performance assessor.
Start a Homeowner’s Manual for your home.
Try out some no-budget changes that make better use of space and energy.
Planning projects that will take more…
Posted by Diane Chojnowski on April 15, 2014 at 5:00pm
Keeping food cold can use a lot of energy
Keeping food cold can use a lot of energy. Here’s another area where you need to make careful…
Posted by Diane Chojnowski on April 10, 2014 at 6:30am
Energy Saving Upgrades For Renters
Renters have a unique situation when it comes to energy savings. Without being able to make permanent changes to their dwellings it can be difficult to capitalize on energy-saving improvements. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for renters to go green without making any lasting changes to a property.…
ContinuePosted by Paul Batistelli on April 8, 2014 at 10:30am
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Diane Chojnowski posted a blog postDo Today or Do Later?
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tom guy posted a discussionoven watt usage
Hi, does anyone know how many watt hours it takes for a conventional residential electric oven to go from cold to 500F? (I don't think it's just the wattage of the bake element x time. The resistance of the element changes as it heats up. …See More
Diane Chojnowski posted a blog postKeeping food cold can use a lot of energy
Keeping food cold can use a lot of energy. Here’s another…See More
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Renters have a unique situation when it comes to energy savings. Without being able to make permanent changes to their dwellings it can be difficult to capitalize on energy-saving improvements. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for…See More
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