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Jun 22nd, 2010 |
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Simple Measures to Improve Energy Efficiency
There are two actions that, with relatively low levels of investment and virtually no intrusion into one’s habits and lifestyle, can have a dramatic impact on the energy efficiency of a home:
Air sealing, often referred to as “plugging”, improves the overall energy efficiency of a home and represents one of the more important actions in...
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Jun 21st, 2010 |
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By simply cleaning and performing minor maintenance tasks homeowners can significantly improve energy efficiency and realize savings on their energy bills. For example:
Cleaning refrigerator coils and removing sediment around the water heater tank will ensure these major appliances operate at maximum efficiency, and
Proper insulation in the attic will prevent ice dams from forming on the roof...
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Jun 18th, 2010 |
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According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) over the next 20 years, energy consumption will increase:
45 percent for electricity
62 percent for natural gas
33 percent for oil
There are significant questions over the energy industry’s ability to meet this projected demand over the next 20 years. This implies that the price for all forms of energy will likely increase during this future...
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Jun 17th, 2010 |
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Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), easily mistaken for stucco or concrete, consist of a wall cladding that uses stiff insulation boards on the outside of a structure’s wall and an exterior coating made of plaster. This building technology originated in Germany in the aftermath of World War II and was introduced to the U.S. in the 1960’s. There are a number of varieties, but all...
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Jun 16th, 2010 |
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Wind Turbine Farms
Never underestimate our ability to raise objections to change, be it technology or societal driven. Wind power, which currently accounts for 1 percent of the electricity generated in the U.S., has traditionally wrestled with four issues in achieving its ambition of representing 20 percent of the energy produced in the U.S. annually. These objections view wind power...
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Jun 15th, 2010 |
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The Energy Crisis in the World can be solved with one very, simple solution. Yes, the image is correct as this would not cause one to use electricity for light in their house, but they would rely on solar power energy. How much time before this becomes a standard method to have lights in your home without having to add your light bill to your electric...
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energyauthority on
Jun 15th, 2010 |
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The keys to reducing energy consumption in the laundry room and bathroom are to economize on the use of hot water and shorten the operation of appliances.
Methods to Conserve Energy in the Laundry Room
Energy Efficient Laundry Room
The following tips are provided with respect to clothes washers:
Cold water detergents are as effective as conventional detergents in cleaning clothing
If the...
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Jun 14th, 2010 |
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Water conservation in the U.S is not generally a topic of major public concern except for regional events related to droughts over a well-defined period of time. Its level of public attention has not reached the level of importance of electricity conservation, though the use of hot water is a primary factor in electricity consumption in today’s households. Water – particularly water used...
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Jun 10th, 2010 |
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Nuclear Power Plant
The controversy surrounding nuclear power is the combined result of pragmatic concerns regarding nuclear waste, the potential consequences of accidents (such as Chernobyl and Three Mile Island), and uneducated / irrational views of a pending nuclear incident of the magnitude of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Despite its controversy, nuclear power is being reexamined in the context of...