Survey: Only wind, solar power viewed more positively than natural gas

22 Mar, 2012

The process used to access natural gas from deep below the earth’s surface has been criticized by many for the environmental effects that are associated with the practice.

Government helps rural businesses achieve energy efficiency through grants

21 Mar, 2012

The department awarded West Virginia businesses 25 REAP grants totaling $800,000, including that supermarket.

In the dark: Consumers may not know how new bulbs work with dimmers

19 Mar, 2012

To continue to use adjustable lighting, some consumers have had to stock up on incandescent bulbs to use in those sockets, even though they waste more energy.

In down market, minor home inspection problems become major headaches

16 Mar, 2012

Some sellers are so concerned about a buyer canceling a deal due to a minor hang-up that they are likely more willing to address problems themselves.

How much is too much to pay for energy-efficient light bulbs?

15 Mar, 2012

LED bulbs are appealing to consumers because they last about 20 times longer than the average incandescent bulb.

HUD pilot program strives to produce industry standard for energy efficiency

14 Mar, 2012

HUD officials hope that the program will encourage other organizations to develop innovative processes and products that will improve energy use.

Long-term property renovations do more than just boost values

13 Mar, 2012

Several of the projects listed by the news source all eventually provide homeowners with at least 69 percent of the money that they originally invested.

Can good things come with (very) small houses?

12 Mar, 2012

Smaller properties also usually qualify as energy-efficient homes, due to the fact that they use about 10,300 fewer gallons of water and 936 less kWh per year in electricity.

Home inspection follow-up necessary before final ink dries

9 Mar, 2012

Once a buyer signs a settlement agreement, the buyer has no recourse to hold the seller responsible for the cost of any repairs.

Report: Energy efficiency standards have room for improvement

8 Mar, 2012

The new standards would affect products like street lights and computers, which have never previously been forced to comply with government-mandated standards.