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HOW TO LOOK AT A WINDOW AND SEE ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Glass window replacement is a great retrofit for saving energy, now watch my screen cast and learn more. Don Ames

HOW HUMIDITY CAN COST YOU HEATING AND COOLING DOLLARS. What is Humidity? Humidity has more to do with heating and cooling your home than just fogging up the bathroom mirror. Here's why! Don Ames

HOW TO TAKE THE HOME ENERGY CHALLENGE FOR REAL. The Home Energy Challenge is generating a great response—over 400 classrooms across the United States have registered. Learn more about the challenge.

HOW THE SPACE AGE MAY TURN INTO THE POWER AGE. It may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but solar power could be space power. Multi-megawatt transmissions at $1 to $5 per kilowatt hour.

HOW MUCH INSULATION SHOULD YOU ADD TO YOUR HOME. Protect your home and lower your power bill, here's how blow in insulation can greatly decrease heat loss and heat gain. Don Ames

HOW CARLOS LEADS NISSAN TOWARDS ELECTRIC CAR DOMINANCE. Despite economic slowdown and tidal waves, Nissan believes the electric LEAF is the car of the future. What's really at stake?

HOW CLIMATE CHANGE IS THREATENING FOSSIL FUELS. Dangerous Climate Change is Inevitable if we keep consuming fossil fuels for energy production. The year 2017 is the deadline.

HOW THE ADDITION OF SOLAR POWER AND PEP MAKES A GREEN CAMPUS. Electric Charging stations and a bunch of solar panels has this campus sprouting "Green". Students numbers up 40%.

HOW A BUILDING CAN SUSTAIN ITSELF, BRITISH COLUMBIA'S LIVING LABORATORY. Green Building Design produces the most sustainable building in North America. How to regenerate the environment.

HOW TO SET THE ATMOSPHERE AND ENERGY SAVINGS WITH DIMMER LIGHT SWITCHES. Not just a cool appliance, dimmer light switchs can be part of your energy savings program. Learn more now. Don Ames

HOW TO GET DOUBLE USE OUT OF YOUR PERGOLA. How sweet it is, the ambiance of a Pergola and the Watts of a Solar Power Panel. Learn how the benefits can double up. Don Ames

HOW SAMSUNG IS WORKING TO MAKE THE BEST ENERGY EFFICIENT BULBS. LED is here to stay and Samsung has taken the energy efficient bulbs to the front of the line.. Learn more..

HOW TO GET THE BEST ATTIC INSULATION. Learn what's on the market today that can optimize your homes insulation measures. Increase cost-effective performance. Learn more..

HOW SEWAGE IN WATER CAN BE CLEANED AND THE WATER RECLAIMED. Texans, are lucky, they have a lot of clear, dry days. Only they have too many, drinking water is getting scarce. Now what?

HOW SMART ELECTRIC METERS GET BLAMED FOR DISTURBING RADIO WAVES. This article talks about some of the problems people have associated with smart electric meters. What problems?

HOW TO CALCULATE POTENTIAL ENERGY SAVINGS. It's like miles-per-gallon, only for homes. The Home Heating Index let's you calculate potential and cost effective energy saving measures. Get it right the first time. Don Ames

HOW THE SMART METER JUST KEEPS ON ROLLING. The smart meter penetration level has reached 18 percent. Is it time to use the technology to reduce energy consumption?

HOW TO CROSS ENERGY SAVING MEASURES OFF YOUR LIST. Many energy experts collect energy myths and misguided energy-saving tips as a hobby, and then they pick the myths apart with equal dedication. Here's some now.

HOW THE SOLAR WAR IS HEATING UP. United States and China are gearing up for a trade war that could catch U.S. users of solar energy in a crossfire.

HOW THE FACTS CONFIRM THAT WEATHERIZATION WORKS. So take heart, America. Weatherization works. Weatherization delivers the jobs and the energy savings promised.

HOW TO UNDERSTAND AND GET EXCITED ABOUT INSULATION. Guide to Insulation Products provides the information that you will need before starting your insulation project.

HOW TO USE LONG AND SHORT TERM MONITORING TO EVALUATE ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES. Don't be ashamed if the Energy Auditor asks to see your power bills, Here's the reason why. Don Ames

HOW TO KEEP YOUR FOOD FRESH WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT. Yes, a propane generator will keep your refrigerator going but you can also "solar your refrigerator". Here's more. Robert Farbe

HOW TO ROAD RACE THE MOST EFFICIENT CAR. From Brighton to London, the energy efficient cars raced, not for time, but to see which car used the least energy. Amazing car race.

HOW TO HEAT YOUR HOME OFFICE WITHOUT USING UP ALL YOUR PROFITS. Takes a little planning and some knowledge about energy efficiency, heating the home office doesn't need to take an oil well.