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2010 money saving tip #1 from Bounce Energy: Federal energy efficiency tax credits.
December 28, 2009
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 [...]
December 25, 2009
Last minute gift ideas and eco-friendly holiday tips from the Bounce Energy blog, Project Greenify and Inhabitat’s Green Gift Guide.
December 24, 2009
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 [...]
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 [...]
December 23, 2009
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. [...]
December 18, 2009
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 [...]
December 17, 2009
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, [...]
December 16, 2009
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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 [...]
December 14, 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 [...]
December 11, 2009
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Knowing your Texas electricity: Areas of Texas that have the power to choose their electricity provider.
December 10, 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 [...]
December 9, 2009
A quick glance @LetsGoGreenBiz from the window of my twitter feed shows a common theme: Green products ... and lots o...
There are a few things you can do around your home to save money during the remaining winter months and the hot summer. ...
With the cost of solar panels dropping by 30% in Europe and China launching its first solar panel manufacturing plant in...
