Category Archives: Energy

5 Energy Saving Tricks and Treats

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Tara

Image by D L / Creative Commons Halloween is traditionally known for tricks and treats. However, individuals looking to save energy, during the holiday season or perhaps throughout the entire year, can try some tricks and get some treats of … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy | Tagged appliances, energy audit, energy efficiency, Energy Star, energy-saving, ghost power leaks, Green Plus, Halloween, heating, holiday, holiday season, home heating oil, natural light, save energy, thermostat, treats, tricks, vampire energy | Leave a comment

7 Eco Tips to Help Improve Your Energy

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Tara

Energy is something each one of us uses every day. From coal-powered energy to renewable energy to the energy our bodies use to get through the day. Energy is an integral part of our lives. So what steps can each … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy | Tagged bad energy, coal, coal-powered, consumption, Eco, electronics, Energy, energy diet, fresh air, indoor air pollution, natural, outdoors, personal energy meter, phantom load, renewable energy, sleep, tips, toxins, unplug, water | 3 Comments

Powering Down: 4 Energy Smart Tips

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Tara

Most of the time when someone talks about powering down, they are talking about shutting off their electronic equipment, computers, kitchen appliances, etc. While those are definitely important to saving energy and money, I wanted to cover a few different … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy | Tagged do-it-yourself, electric car, electronic equipment, Emissions, fuel additive, Fuel Economy, go for a walk, hybrid, pamper yourself, power strip, powering down, saving energy, spa treatments | 4 Comments

First Zero Energy School About To Be In Session

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Tara

Earlier this year I shared the good news that Richardsville Elementary School was working towards becoming the first net-zero energy public school. As you can imagine, that is quite an undertaking and will be quite an accomplishment when it opens. … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy | Tagged daylighting, education, energy conservation, energy-efficient, green, LEED, net zero, Recycling, renewable energy, renewable material, Richardsville Elementary, school, solar, zero energy | 17 Comments

Tidal Energy

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Tara

It seems like almost every day a new type of renewable energy resource is popping up. Especially in the wake of an incident such as the recent Gulf Oil Spill, renewable energies like wind, solar and even tidal power are gaining more and more interest. So, let’s take a look at tidal energy for a moment. Continue reading →

Posted in Energy | Tagged Energy, renewable energy, tidal energy, tidal power, tidal turbine, tide, turbine, water, waves | 2 Comments

Earth Set To Go Dark: Earth Hour 2010

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Tara

Well, the time has come again….Earth Hour 2010 is scheduled for Saturday, March 27th at 8:30pm. Millions of individuals, businesses, cities and government offices around the globe are gearing up to go dark in order to show their support towards … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy | Tagged Earth Hour, Earth Hour 2010, electricity, Emissions, Energy, energy saving tips, energy-efficient, green, WWF | 2 Comments

Wind Energy: 8 Ways to Collect It

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Tara

Wind power is becoming an ever-increasingly popular way to collect energy. Just last year the wind power industry grew an impressive 31% despite the economy. It is now estimated to be a $63 billion/year industry, employing around half a million … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy | Tagged electricity, Energy, renewable energy, turbines, wind, wind dam, wind power, wind turbine | 23 Comments

First Net-Zero Energy Public School Set to Open This Year

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Tara

With more people becoming aware of their actual impact on the environment, we have begun to see major strides being taken by individuals, businesses, buildings and even governments to lower their environmental footprint. One of the ways to do that … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy | Tagged CO2, Energy, Environment, environmental footprint, green, LEED, net-zero energy, renewable energy, solar, sustainable, zero energy | 10 Comments

Five Cities for the Environment (and the People)

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Tara

Image from GoodPlanet.info I was reading a blog the other day on Mother Nature Network about the Top 10 Cleantech Countries and it got me thinking, what about some of the top cities? What cities are considered being the best … Continue reading →

Posted in climate, CO2, Emissions, Energy, Environment, green, local growers, Mother Nature Network, public transportation, renewable energy, solar, sustainable, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

What Can I Do About Climate Change?

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Tara

Image by biofriendly When it comes to lowering your carbon footprint and doing something about climate change there are many actions each of us can take. Now, you may ask yourself, “I’m just one person, what can I really do?”. As far as I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in 350.org, blog action day, carbon footprint, climate, climate change, conservation, Emissions, Energy, fuel additive, hybrid, no impact, solar | 4 Comments