http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/energy-efficient-homes-blog.html Green Energy Efficient Homes blog. Keep up with the latest articles and visitor pages on Green Energy Efficient Homes. This page tracks all important updates to our site. en-us energy efficient homes Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:12:06 GMT Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:12:06 GMT green-energy-efficient-homes.com http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/energy-efficient-fireplace.html An energy efficient fireplace can provide comfort and a pleasant atmosphere while cutting your home energy bill. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:12:05 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/weatherstripping.html Weatherstripping is inexpensive, saves energy, and is easy to install. If you haven't weatherstripped your doors and windows, maybe it's time. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:29:55 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/programmable-thermostat-differential.html Can you adjust a programmable thermostat differential - the range between activation and shutoff? Mine is preset to +/- 1 degree which is too little. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:03:36 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/time-of-use-electricity.html What is the best time of day to use electrical devices if you have Time of Use electricity pricing? Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:28:45 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/open-dampers-in-the-attic.html Should an attic with an insulated roof in a hot climate be air conditioned?I am about to purchase a single story - 4 bedroom home (1900 SF) that was built Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:33:54 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/office-energy-saving-tips.html Here are 10 office energy saving tips that can save your company money Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:27:56 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/saving-energy-in-the-office.html Saving energy in the office involves educating teammates on how much energy is used by lighting, computers, cooling, and so on. People are more likely to save when they know how much energy an office uses. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:03:30 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/price-of-solar-panels.html The price of solar panels has fallen by 3/4 in the last four years, making solar electric power competitive with diesel generators in some countries. 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Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:13:56 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/leave-electric-devices-on.html Should you leave electric devices on or turn them off to save energy? I've heard people say this many times, but it makes no sense to me. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:25:56 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/standby-or-hibernate.html Standby or hibernate - does either save energy for a PC? Find the answer to this and other energy efficiency questions at Green Energy Efficient Homes. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:23:22 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/measure-your-alwayson-electrical-devices-then-unplug.html We hear a lot about phantom loads or vampire power, but unplugging every little thing is almost impossible, so that behavior might not last very long. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:08:16 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/measure-graph.html The very first thing that started motivating me to save was looking at a graph of my usage over time. I realized that I wanted to make it go down, not Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:39:01 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/home-energy-saving-information.html Home energy saving information: Basic ideas, motivation for saving energy, checklists and energy saving plans Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:35:14 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/best-electric-car.html What is the best electric car available today? An overview of electric cars available as of late 2011 or projected for 2012 delivery. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:11:26 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/energy-efficient-vehicles.html Energy efficient vehicles can cut your travel costs, reduce your greenhouse gas emissions, and make you healthier. Here are all the options. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:33:26 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/chrysler-electric-car.html The Chrysler electric car was much touted as a way for Chrysler to pull itself out of the doldrums after the 2008 financial meltdown. What happened? Where is the car and how good is it? Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:57:47 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/infrared-space-heater.html Do infrared space heaters save money? How do they work and are they as good as other kinds of electric heaters? Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:02:03 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/split-air-conditioner-efficiency.html Are split air conditioners more efficient than central AC systems? Find out whether a ductless minisplit is right for your home. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:32:00 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/max-burton-induction-cooktop.html The Max Burton induction cooktop is a great way to try induction cooking on a budget. It's a bargain portable burner that will make you wonder why you ever used gas or conventional electric cooking. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:22:30 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/goodman-gas-furnace.html A Goodman gas furnace can be a great investment in home energy efficiency, or it can be a series of headaches. It really boils down to the professionalism of the installer. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:38:57 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/calories-burned-while-walking.html The level of calories burned while walking varies based on your body weight, your gait, speed, distance, and elevation change. Here are some basic pointers. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:57:30 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/oil-filled-space-heaters.html Oil filled space heaters provide a steady flow of convection heat from an electric source. Like all electric heaters they are 100 per cent efficient but can still be costly to operate. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:59:20 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/electric-shower-head.html An electric shower head provides instant heat for your shower. In warm climates this may be the only hot water you need, and in cooler ones it can still save you money and energy. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:10:55 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/high-electricity-bill.html We had a very high electricity bill this month. The utility was no help when I called to complain. We're an older couple who don't use much - any idea what could cause this spike in usage? Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:36:05 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/coleman-electric-furnace.html The Coleman electric furnace provides comfort for mobile home applications and is designed for heating-only or combined heating/cooling applications. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:02:06 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/shower-your-roof.html My daughter suggested one hot day this summer that i spray down the front of our house and the roof after the sun went down. Yes, I did look like an idiot Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:35:57 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/portable-water-heater.html A portable water heater provides hot water even when you're far from the grid. And with a solar shower heater, you can run it for FREE and enjoy the luxury of a hot shower even in the wilderness. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:41:13 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/stay-cool-in-the-bathtub.html I tried this a few times and it works pretty well: sit in a really cold bathtub until you (almost) induce hypothermia! I live in Port Credit where the Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:42:45 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/canvas-patio-awnings.html Canvas patio awnings can make your patio or deck a more comfortable place to sit in summer, and cut your home cooling costs too. Learn about the energy saving features of canvas awnings. Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:06:47 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/permashade.html Years ago my sister was in college during the summer in Alabama. It was hot and dry that year. She complained to me and my brother that it was too hot Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:59:40 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/green-gas-energy.html Green gas energy is similar to green electricity - it comes from a renewable source, so you don't contribute to climate change by using it. It costs more, but it's green! Wed, 18 May 2011 02:09:41 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/a-dhoti-and-a-spray-bottle.html I kept cool for a few summers by wearing an Indian dhoti and spraying myself with cool water from a spray bottle... My brother traveled to India in the Fri, 13 May 2011 19:01:12 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/solar-panels-vs-elastomeric-white-roof-coating.html We already have solar panels on our house, 500 kw I believe, and we are wondering is it better to double that, we are being offered a good deal, or coat Sun, 08 May 2011 23:30:49 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/sbi-questions.html A site visitor asked me a number of SBI questions - what is my advice for people considering using Site Build It, what are the pitfalls. I try to answer them here. Sun, 08 May 2011 17:22:15 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/ihome-clock-radio.html The iHome Clock Radio is a feature-packed, high fidelity clock radio and iPod dock with outstanding energy efficiency. Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:49:29 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/kids-save-energy.html How can kids save energy at school? What can students do to find energy savings in their high school or university? Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:38:01 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/thermodrain.html Will the Thermodrain boost my electric water heater efficiency beyond 100 percent? Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:57:18 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/york-evaporator-recall.html Does the York evaporator recall apply to York air conditioners made in the last two years? The York unit in my new home already needs new evaporator coils. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:44:49 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/outdoor-led-lights.html Outdoor LED lights can brighten up your yard or home exterior for pennies a day of electricity, or using free solar power. Landscape lights, rope lights, and post lights are just some of the options. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:19:23 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/freezer-in-garage.html Is it okay to leave my freezer in garage over the winter? It seems like this would use less electricity but will it damage the freezer?. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:08:49 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/best-window-air-conditioner.html The best window air conditioner is one that provides improved efficiency, is properly sized to the space being cooled, and runs quietly and reliably. Find out what factors to look for. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:55:10 GMT http://www.green-energy-efficient-homes.com/how-much-electricity-refrigerators-use.html How much electricity refrigerators use: What is the daily or weekly consumption of a standard refrigerator? Chosen as a Yahoo! Answers Best Answer Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:41:17 GMT