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By energy_linguist, December 28, 2009, Green, Save Money, Special Offers
So here we are on the cusp of 2010, the year of the Android OS battle with the iPhone, possible introduction of an Apple Tablet (rain or shine or Microsoft?) and a slew of other technological innovations that will have people chomping at the bit to get a piece of the gadget pie. In all reality, 2010 technological advances will still face a more-than-adequate adversary in the still floundering American economy, so while the novelty and sparkle wil [...]
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By Brooke, December 25, 2009, News
Coming soon to your neighborhood (if it hasn’t already arrived) – a new electricity meter, aka the “Smart Meter.” Not that interested? Well, you should be. These meters are the beginning of a new infrastructure to provide you with the tools to be more efficient with energy usage. In the past, every business and household in Texas is required to have an electric meter on their property to ensure an ac [...]
By energy_linguist, December 24, 2009, Green
Then hop on over to Project Greenify for a quick rundown of Inhabitat's awesome Green Gift Guide.If you've missed the series of blogs offering eco friendly holiday tips, check out the two posts below:12 Days of Christmas Conservation: Days 1-6 12 Days of Christmas Conservation: Days 7-12As always, a very Merry Xmas!!! [...]
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We, at Bounce Energy, would like to wish you a Happy Holidays and a good New Year. Thank you to our loyal customers and to the customers we've gained this year. A special thank you to everyone who has become a fan of Bounce Energy on Facebook. Because of them, we were able to donate over 1,000 food items to the Houston Food Bank. We appreciate every reader that has stopped by and read the Bounce Energy blog. We'll continue to provide you [...]
By Julianne, December 23, 2009, Green
We've concluded our blog series on Project: Greenify about 12 Days of Christmas Conservation. For the last half of our series, we share more gift ideas, decorating tips, how to green your holiday party, and what to do with the tree after Christmas is over. So now Christmas is a day away and you can sit back, relax, and enjoy time with the family. Here's a recap of days 7-12:Day 7 - Energy Efficient GiftsNeed gifts that won't do any ha [...]
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By Brooke, December 18, 2009, News
I’ve seen LED Holiday lights in the stores more and more these days and wasn’t sure how they were any different than the standard strands of lights. What made LED lights so different? It turns out that light emitting diodes (LED's) are used in a variety of items that many people may not have realized. Aside from being another option for Christmas lights, LED's also form the numbers on digital clocks, light up watches and relay [...]
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By Julianne, December 17, 2009, News
Over on Project: Greenify, we're counting down the days to Christmas and also giving you useful holiday tips everyday leading up to the big day. Find tips on how to save energy around your house, picking environmentally friendly gifts, and how to decorate your house without doing harm to the environment.Here's a preview of Days 1-6:Day 1 - eCardsIt's not too late to send holiday cards if you send an eCardDay 2 - Charity GiftsGive back [...]
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By Brooke, December 16, 2009, News
With the purchase of a real Christmas tree, there is a certain amount of responsibility that comes with it, especially in regards to fire safety. According to the National Fire Protection Association, between 2003-2007 there were approximately 250 home fires per year that started with Christmas trees. Most people go through each holiday season safely, but here are a few tips to keep in mind to help prevent a Christmas tree fire. Tip #1 - Look fo [...]
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By Vernon T., December 14, 2009, Energy Efficiency, Green, News, Save Money
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced on Friday, Dec. 11, that Texas will use approximately $23 million in federal stimulus funds for a mail-in rebate program for consumers who purchase certain energy efficient household appliances.The trouble is, because there is only $23 million dollars alotted for this rebate, you only have a ten day window. Here's how it works:The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) approved the rebates for consumers [...]
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By Vernon T., December 11, 2009, Energy Efficiency, Green, Save Money
I was looking for a new tool to cut circles in ductwork sheet metal when I stumbled onto Ourfixerupper.com. It's the adventures of a couple working on their first home: a lovely Victorian Italianate in upstate New York.One of the sections they cover is blowing cellulose insulation . Cellulose insulation is made from recycled newspaper with borate added to increase its resistance to fire and insects. Cel [...]
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By energy_linguist, December 10, 2009, FAQs
Do you know whether you live in an area of Texas that can choose an electricity provider? If the answer is no, you're certainly not alone. Despite increased efforts by Texas Retail Electric Providers to educate Texas consumers on the benefits of deregulation and the power to choose, there is still a large beast of misinformation and confusion surrounding what can feel like a very complicated commodity at times.Quite simply, the power to choos [...]
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By Vernon T., December 9, 2009, Energy Efficiency, Green, News, Save Money
With the cost of solar panels dropping by 30% in Europe and China launching its first solar panel manufacturing plant in Arizona, it would seem the stage is just about set for solar energy to take off in the US. After all, panels are made more cheaply, last longer (up to 30 years), and there are more manufactures of the individual solar cells. Then there's also that Federal tax credit which can put 30% of your investment back in [...]
