12 Things You Can Do Right Now.
Number Three: Set refrigerator temperatures between 37 and 40 degrees (F). Clean the coils. Keep both the refrigerator and freezer stocked; it takes more energy to cool it when empty. See more »
What is the difference between a tax credit, a tax deduction and a rebate?
By DEBORAH REILLY In general, a tax credit is more valuable than a similar tax deduction. A tax credit reduces the tax you pay, dollar-for-dollar. A tax credit reduces your federal income tax by 100 percent of the amount of the credit. You don’t receive an income tax credit when you buy the product, like [...] See more »
Turmoil in Power Sector
Falling U.S. electricity production in the past two years is frustrating the utility industry and shaking up timetables for some major infrastructure projects. The recent downward trend is making it trickier for utilities to forecast future power consumption, a critical component of planning investments in new power plants and transmission lines. See more »
Solar, anyone?
Could be a good time to pony up and go solar. Even if the summer of 2009′s three straight weeks of sunshine was some weird but welcome freak of global warming… These folks are offering to pay for and install a 1100 watt solar demonstration system for a school or community building which will actively [...] See more »
Low-income incentives
Weatherization for low-income home owners, renters and landlords If your income is under King County low income guidelines you may be able to getfree or cheap weatherization services. Go here King County Housing Authority . Landlords — this is for you too. Find out how to weatherize and defray expenses. See more »
VIDEO: How to seal holes in your house
From the green Dream Group See more »
VIDEO: How to weatherstrip doors
From the fabulous Green Dream Group. See more »
VIDEO: How to seal your windows tight
from Sierra Club Green Home and the Green Dream Group See more »
VIDEO: How to seal exposed ductwork
Another video from the Green Dream Group. See more »
Guide from Energy Star
Download an excellent how-to seal and insulate guide from the Energy Star people.[pdf] See more »
Island Contractors
At WisEnergy we've done our best to talk to island contractors and suppliers, talk to folks who've used them... See more »
Heat Pump: A Love Story
For years, Deena Eber used electric baseboard heat and a wood stove to warm her Burton home. But she began to consider alternatives. After all, she knew she wouldn’t be able to stack and lug logs forever. See more »