Posts tagged energy (conservation)
How Long Does it Take for Home Solar to Pay Off?
4July 30, 2011
when you consider that home solar power immediately reduces your energy bills or even eliminates them altogether, as well as conserves the planet’s natural resources, the answer is simple: the solar payoff begins now. [ . . . ]
MyEnergyTax.com Helps Homeowners Claim Up to $500 Federal Tax Credit
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To assist homeowners in gaining up to $500 in federal tax credit when purchasing a qualified ENERGY STAR® exterior door, Therma-Tru Corp. now offers the MyEnergyTax.com website. The informative site provides step-by-step guidance, online links to IRS tax forms needed to claim the tax credit and a comprehensive listing of Therma-Tru® doors eligible to gain homeowners up to $500 in federal tax credits in 2011. [ . . . ]
Earth Day 2011: Three Simple Acts That Can Make A Difference
14April 22, 2011
by John Poole
in In the 'Hood
Today (April 22nd) is Earth Day 2011, and the theme of this year's Earth Day is A Billion Acts of Green. The basic idea is that if at least a billion of us each pledged to perform some relatively simple "act of green", we'd be that much closer to a greener, more sustainable world. Here are examples of three simple, relatively low cost (lightweight, if you will), but very definite and effective, acts of green that could help make a big difference if performed in large numbers. All are tasks I've already accomplished myself, and have reported in detail elsewhere. So, with all that in mind, here goes... [ . . . ]
How To Install a Dimmer for a Table or Floor Lamp
2September 29, 2010
Dimmers also help conserve energy and save money on your utility bills. And they're incredibly easy to install. Lamp-base dimmers, for example, screw directly into a lamp's socket. Plug-in foot-control floor lamp dimmers plug directly into the wall and contain a socket that lets you simply plug your lamp into the dimming device. In-line cord-control dimmers can be attached to a lamp cord and require just a few basic tools to install. Here's how to attach this type of device. [ . . . ]
Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge (Shouts to)
0October 1, 2009
by jb
in In the 'Hood
The Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge (BNEC) is a nine-month pilot program currently targeting eight neighborhoods in Baltimore City.
The primary goal of the program is two-fold. First, the push is . . . to reduce city-wide energy usage by 15% by the year 2015. The program will promote simple techniques to do this; i.e. turning lights off when leaving a room, setting the thermostat to 68 degrees in the winter and 78 in the summer, wrapping the home's hot water heater, etc. [ . . . ]
