Light Bulbs

How Many Presidents Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb?

Trip Van Noppen | Posted 07.31.2009 | Green


Trip Van Noppen

The new lighting standards will save enough energy annually to power all U.S. homes for almost a year, while saving consumers $1 billion to $4 billion a year in utility bills.

Are Donated Light Bulbs A "Major Step Forward" For Virginia?

chesapeakeclimate.org | Posted 02.27.2009 | Green


Yesterday Gov. Kaine applauded Virginia's electrical co-ops for donating energy efficient lights to Virginia State Parks, hailing it as "a major step ...

Tip #3 for the 44th Prez: Time Your Showers

Paul McRandle | Posted 02.09.2009 | Green


Paul McRandle

The Obamas have exercise routines that put the nation to shame and that means time whiled under the tap. But, with an egg timer, they could cut the average 8.5- minute shower to just five.

McCain's Energy Plan: Improved Light Bulbs

Cenk Uygur | Posted 08.13.2008 | Politics


Cenk Uygur

I can't believe John McCain's entire energy policy is improved light bulbs! This is so unbecoming of a presidential candidate -- he needs to have big and bold ideas, like more drilling.