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Energy Efficiency Meets Home Automation First of all, thank you for allowing me to be apart of this forum. It is an exciting time at The Internet of Things becomes part of our liv… Started by John Cargile	1	13 hours ago Reply by Arushi Arora
10 Tips For Living A More Eco-Friendly Life The issue of climate change is one that can’t be ignored any longer; and, as a species, we’re all responsible for making small and large ch… Started by Hannah Stevens	1	Aug 14 Reply by Eddie Charette
Energy-efficient pivot-and-slide curtain rod for exterior doors This curtain rod is very effective to insulate doors. I wish I could find it in the US. It opens and closes with the door. However, wh… Started by b harvey	0	Apr 6, 2016
Unseen Energy Wasters [Infographic] Did you know that even when your appliances are turned off they are still costing you money? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 75… Started by Home Energy Saver	2	Jan 19, 2016 Reply by Joseph S. Lopes
DIY Guide for Winterizing Your Home There are lots of things homeowners can do to winterize their homes. Because the house is a system and each component of the home - build… Started by Mike Kandel	1	Dec 21, 2015 Reply by William Ashley
Maximize Heat & Minimize Cost Maximize Heat and Minimize Cost With temperatures beginning to drop outdoors around the United States, it’s likely you’re beginning to feel… Started by Tori Newton	0	Nov 3, 2014
oven 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'… Started by tom guy	0	Apr 13, 2014
Is Now the Time to Put Photovoltaics (PV) On Your Roof? This guest post is from Allen Rathey of the Healthy House Institute. (Full discloser: I am on the Advisory Board of the Institute.) It is… Started by Jim Gunshinan	0	Mar 13, 2014
Separating Myth From Fact on CFL and LED Light Bulbs: Five Concerns Addressed With the phase out of incandescent light bulbs, are you wondering about which bulbs to choose? National Geographic's The Great Energy Chal… Started by Diane Chojnowski	1	Feb 12, 2014 Reply by John Proctor, P.E.
Sun Superpowers: Solar Energy Advantages [Infographic] This infographic on the advantages of solar energy for homes and small businesses was originally published on the Autodesk small-business b… Started by Kylee Swenson	0	Jul 31, 2013