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Winter Tip: Turn Down the Heat

Winter Tip: Turn Down the Heat

By Becky Striepe on January 12, 2011

After last month’s cold snap here in Atlanta, I have got to tell you that I am pretty tired of being cold, so turning the heat down feels a little bit counter-intuitive right about now. Luckily, with a little bit of help, you can make your house (and yourself!) a little warmer without running the heater quite so much.

Category: DIY, Home+Decor, Living | Tags: cold weather, efficiency, energy efficiency, heat, winter, winter tip

New Trend? Energy Generation from Subway Systems

New Trend? Energy Generation from Subway Systems

By Becky Striepe on September 13, 2010

Two subway systems on opposite sides of the Atlantic are harnessing heat and kinetic energy to generate power.

Category: Architecture, Innovation | Tags: Atlanta, energy, energy conservation, geothermal energy, heat, kinetic energy, Paris, transit

12 Ways to Green Your Swimming Pool (Without Actually Turning it Green)

12 Ways to Green Your Swimming Pool (Without Actually Turning it Green)

By Timothy Hurst on July 23, 2010

Some tricks of the trade and a few upgrades that can help pools use less water, consume less energy and require fewer harsh chemicals to keep clean.

Category: Health+Beauty, Sports+Recreation, Yard+Garden | Tags: DIY, energy efficiency, green, heat, home improvement, pool, renewable energy, solar, summer, swimming pool, tips, water

ECO-heater: Good For Chilly Rooms and Heating Bills

ECO-heater: Good For Chilly Rooms and Heating Bills

By Jeff McIntire-Strasburg on February 26, 2009

Spring might be just around the corner, but many of us have yet to leave behind winter temperatures.  There are a lot of easy ways you can cut down on your heating bills like weatherstripping your windows, getting door snakes to cut down on drafts, and turning off your kitchen or bath exhaust fans. But [...]

Category: Gear+Gadgets | Tags: heat, heater, heating

Reuse Heat, Save the Planet

Reuse Heat, Save the Planet

By John Platt on December 11, 2008

Electric and mechanical power produce heat. That heat, according to research from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), could be a ready source of energy — enough to cut U.S. carbon dioxide emissions by 60% by 2030.

Category: News+Opinion | Tags: alternative energy, energy, Global Warming, heat, power, reuse

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