Father uses home energy monitor to bust teenage daughter’s party

27 Mar, 2012

Oddly enough, the energy use suggested that his air conditioning system and television were also in operation.

Automatic lighting controls becoming increasingly more popular

26 Mar, 2012

More advanced devices, which are routed directly into the hardware of the home, can be tailored specifically toward a homeowner’s unique needs.

Ohio home uses straw and mud to become energy efficient

23 Mar, 2012

Maher’s home used 350 bales of hay as insulation and mud to finish the walls.

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.