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I read the article about the great floating island of plastic that is contaminating the Pacific Ocean with dismay. It is hard to believe

This is a phantom power report: Raise your hand if you have a cordless drill charger plugged in somewhere.

Google Juices Up the Smart Meter. Google who?, You know, search engine Google. Google may have come up with the ultimate energy spy tool for monitoring power bills. According to reports, the first Google Powermeter Energy Monitor is being used in Britain by customers of first:Utility. Here in the States, there are a few power providers testing the Google system: and

This family lives in one of the oldest historical towns of the State. The small downtown area is mostly antique shops. The household consists of Grandma, two daughters and a granddaughter.

I really do not like percentages when it comes to evaluating the power use in a home, but for now, I will point out, that on a national average, the water heater uses about 20 % of energy consumed.

Take a look at the picture I have included with this article. Study the picture, take a good look and then think about energy, saving money and conserving power.

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We have been hearing for some time that Yucca was going to be the answer to nuclear waste. Sounds like Yucca is out and WIPP is in.

I am in the big city again today at a seminar that is focusing on developing green living units for Native Americans. The homework assignment wanted me to consider greening ( saving energy ) at an apartment complex of 35 units build in 1960.

Still can't seem to get real comfortable with having some stranger drive off in my car. I can only assume that the stranger does not go through the car looking for prizes at some point. Anyway, got the car back at the end of the day and, as far as I can see, all my personal prizes too.

Things are so serious in the energy arena that Universities are beginning to compare energy instincts between Democrats and Republicans.

It's hot outside and darn, it's hot inside. Here's a few tips to help stay

Too bad energy savings always has a budget attached. Much easier to save energy and save money when we have unlimited funds to purchase energy savings. How do get the most out of a $3,500 budget?

There are many changes that can be made quite simply by being aware of our water usage and adopting water saving habits that will help the Colorado reach its destination with dignity.

The couple had some additional funds available and called me to provide some energy saving insights. Have you ever noticed that women with male nicknames are always really great people?

Now, back to the waste. Like I said, I like nuclear waste and I think I like it because it makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck. It makes my heart pump a little harder and my hands sweat. I got the same feeling when I leveled a rifle at a nice piece of venison. Nuclear waste brings out an adrenaline

Nothing I like better than approaching a tarped single wide with a pit bull chained on the front porch. By my mental measurements, the chain is not nearly short enough. Maybe if I let the dog bark long enough, the owner will come and save me. Looks to me like I am either in for a dog bite or friendly muddy paw prints up and down my leg. Saving energy can be dangerous.

Growing up in my parents 900 sq ft home, the water heater was in a metal cabinet right between the refrigerator and stove. 30 gallons of hot water right in the middle of the kitchen, under the drain board, where you butter the bread and chop the pickles.

When the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform set off the worst oil spill at sea in American history, it was flying the flag of the Marshall Islands. Registering there allowed the rig’s owner to significantly reduce its American

When it comes to serious people talking about something as serious as saving energy, nothing is off limits. I know my Dad did most of his productive thinking on the throne - so it only makes sense to me that the throne room be included in energy saving efforts.

I wonder if the Chief was alive today, whether he would like having a dam named after him. and

Might be the spy gadget you need to save power at home. Well, it's not really a new gadget, it's more like a new agreement between two armies. The announcement of the past several days that Microsoft-hohm.com and Blueline Innovations have teamed up to fight energy waste is good news for all us energy wasters. Stay with me now as I run you through the energy saving possibilities.