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8 Innovations for Home Energy Savings

8 Innovations for Home Energy Savings

By Becky Striepe on March 28, 2012

Energy prices spiked in 2011, and we’re not expected to see much of a drop (if any) this year, so even if the environmental impacts of fossil fuels aren’t high on your priority list, making your home more energy efficient this year will be as good for your wallet as it is for the planet.

Category: Innovation, Living | Tags: conservation, home energy, home energy savings

5 Easy Ways To Slash Your Energy Bills When It's Hot Outside

5 Easy Ways To Slash Your Energy Bills When It’s Hot Outside

By Beth Buczynski on June 30, 2011

How can you reduce global energy consumption by 74 percent? One smart, efficient baby step at a time.

Category: Gear+Gadgets, Home+Decor, Living, Money+Finance | Tags: conservation, energy meter, energy monitoring, home energy, smart grid, Technology

Everything You Need To Know About Smart Meters

Everything You Need To Know About Smart Meters

By Beth Buczynski on June 14, 2011

We talk about advances in smart meters and energy monitoring technology all the time, but how much do you really know about how these devices really work?

Category: Gear+Gadgets, Innovation, Living | Tags: conservation, energy meter, energy monitoring, home energy, smart grid, Technology

What Will Smart Homes Look Like In 2020?

What Will Smart Homes Look Like In 2020?

By Beth Buczynski on May 31, 2011

Although it might feel like we’re being taken over by Big Brother (don’t worry, it’s just Google), building more intelligent homes can actually help save energy and reduce environmental impact.

Category: Architecture, Concept+Design, Fixtures, Home+Decor, Innovation | Tags: appliances, Design, energy conservation, future, home energy, infographic, smart home

Understanding HVAC Helps Keep Energy Costs Low

Understanding HVAC Helps Keep Energy Costs Low

By Beth Buczynski on April 19, 2011

It’s estimated that the average American home uses over $2,000 of energy every year. Almost half of this amount is spent on heating and cooling costs alone.

Category: DIY, Fixtures, Home+Decor | Tags: cooling, energy, energy cost, heating, home energy, HVAC, infographic, utilities, weather, WellHome

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