The Energy Information Administration is touting the fact that "heating and cooling" now comprise less than half of our residential energy usage. But that's only half the story.
by guest bloggers from Energy Star and the Environmental Protection Agency Heating your home is not only hard on your wallet, but it's hard on t...
Parents may ask kids to turn off the lights. They may talk themselves blue in the face in the hopes that their children make the connection between the light switch and climate change. But do they really?
Using energy efficiently starts at home with simple actions like turning off the lights or computer when they're not being used. The challenge is getting people -- especially kids -- to flip that switch to "off."
The appeal of renewable energy as an investment may dim with the decline of subsidies. But existing and future investments in devices that measure and control energy are looking good.
"The most important single change for most Americans would be to trade in their gas-guzzler for a more fuel-efficient car... At today's gas prices, that would save you as much as $18,000 over the 15-year life of the car."
Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual list of cities with the highest number of Energy Star buildings. Los Ang...
This week, the EPA released its annual list of the 25 American cities with the highest number of Energy Star certified buildings. According to the...
If you carry balances on multiple cards, always make at least the minimum payments to avoid penalties. Paying down the highest-rate card first will save the most money overall, but some people find that paying off smaller-balanced accounts first is a better motivator.
Twenty years in, we still have a bold vision, one in which the Energy Star program helps millions of people -- in the U.S. and around the world -- save money, protect their health and the environment, and strengthen an economy that's built to last.
After four years of coping with a stagnant economy, probably the last thing you want to hear is how important it is to sock away money for a rainy day -- you already know that. But hear me out, just in case.
Tax advantages are just one of many reasons to conserve energy. Besides helping to protect the environment and reduce your carbon footprint, you can also save big bucks.
WASHINGTON — Just as that Energy Star tag helps you choose your appliances, a new report says a rating symbol on the front of every soup can, ce...
From LG: Last Saturday, LG showed New Yorkers that it’s easy being green at the kick off of the LG and Good Housekeeping “Greener Living” tou...
Food-related energy consumption in the United States is growing, explains USA Today with some alarming statistics. From 2002 through 2007, food-re...
If you regularly receive large tax refunds, you're probably having too much tax withheld from your paycheck. Instead, you might want to withhold less and put the money to work for you.
Consumers are justifiably skeptical about green claims, but once your results start to pile up, you'll have a solid basis from which to tell a great story and excite others toward your cause.
To help encourage people to learn sound saving habits, a broad coalition of non-profit, government, military and corporate organizations formed the America Saves campaign.
Text courtesy of Your Daily Thread. By Anne Maertens Save green with these L.A. rebates. Living in L.A. means plenty of opportunities to get paid f...
Between holiday shopping bills now due, increased winter heating bills and the upcoming income tax season, many people are feeling the pinch right now. Your best bet for getting back on track is to trim expenses.
Chuck Leavell has been a melodic force behind some of rock 'n' roll's biggest acts. But he is also a committed conservationist and tree farmer.
The Environmental Protection Agency celebrates its 40th anniversary next week, but I think it's worth taking a moment this week to be thankful for what the EPA has accomplished during four decades.
Vacations can be wonderful -- but some people check out of their eco-values as soon as they check into a hotel. These three tips should help you keep your hotel stay green.
Send all your eco-inquiries to Jennifer Grayson at eco.etiquette@gmail.com. Questions may be edited for length and clarity. I try to unplug all my ap...
My wife and I survived two major home remodeling projects and we've got the battle scars to prove it. Here are a few considerations to weigh before you decide to remodel.
