Energy

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Energy-Saving Space Heater: Lasko 6462 Full Circle Ceramic

Space heaters have come a long way over the years. Modern designs like the Lasko Full Circle deliver some serious thermal performance, and they use far less power than older models. And if using it lets you maintain your entire home at a lower temperature, you’ll trim your utility bills and stay comfortable with less energy.

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Radiant Heat Flooring: Energy-Efficient Comfort

Radiant heat floors aren’t a mere decadent luxury. Typically consisting of flexible PEX tubing embedded in flooring to circulate heated water, radiant heat systems can actually help homeowners comfortably use less central heat – saving money by reducing overall energy consumption.

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FIPEL Polymer Nanotechnology Lighting

FIPEL Polymer Nanotechnology Lighting

If incandescent lighting is yesterday’s technology, and LED light bulbs are today’s solution, what does the future of lighting hold? Perhaps FIPEL – an engineered polymer that illuminates when electrically charged.

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CyberPower Energy Saving Surge Protectors

CyberPower’s home theater and office surge protector outlets are a great way to help protect your electronics and save energy at the same time. The clever master device control completely cuts power to unused devices – automatically.

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Green Gift Ideas For Home, Lawn, & Garden

Whether your home is a sprawling estate or a cozy little urban apartment, your indoor and outdoor spaces both reflect your respect for the natural environment. Here are a few gift ideas to suit any eco-conscious friend or family member.

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Haiku Ceiling Fan: High-Tech Style Cuts Energy, HVAC Costs

Haiku Ceiling Fan: High-Tech Style Cuts Home Energy Costs

The Haiku Ceiling Fan, designed and produced by Kentucky-based Big Ass Fans, is a marvel of energy efficient design. And it happens to look pretty amazing as well.

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Nest Learning Thermostat - New Version Adds Features

Nest Learning Thermostat – New Version Adds Features

The original Nest Learning Thermostat was a pretty amazing innovation: By automatically heating or cooling a home only when needed, it could dramatically cut wasted energy (and save a homeowner thousands of dollars in the process). And now the 2nd Generation Nest Thermostat has arrived with a slew of cool new features.

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“The Sustainable Building Bible” by Tim Pullen

The Sustainable Building Bible is a resource created by Tim Pullen, a UK-based sustainable building consultant. It covers big-picture considerations such as green design trends and choosing sustainable materials, as well as tips for specific issues like draft-proofing and water conservation. Read more…

Nest Smart Thermostat Learns Your Routine, Programs Itself

Nest Smart Thermostat Learns Your Routine, Programs Itself

The Nest Learning Thermostat isn’t just programmable. It actually anticipates what you need it to do, which (besides being really cool, no pun intended) can save a substantial amount of wasted energy. Since heating and cooling accounts for a full 50% of an average home’s energy use, that also means saving you a bundle of money.
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Photovoltaic Electricity + Solar Thermal = Virtu Solar Tubes

Virtu solar tubes utilize a hybrid design that incorporates both PV cells for solar energy, and solar thermal conduction for heating. Best of all, the hybrid arrangement helps both components work better than standalone systems, proving the old adage that the whole really can be greater than the sum of its parts.
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