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January 17, 2012
New Energy 101 Video: Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles, sometimes called EVs, can give drivers like you a convenient way to get around, while saving you money on fuel, reducing emissions, and supporting the nation’s energy security.

January 16, 2012
Reducing Waste and Saving Energy with Composting

“Hey, don’t throw that away!” This a phrase I heard quite often when I visited my parents over the holidays. What were they referring to?

January 13, 2012
Have You Found Any Energy-Efficient Bargains?

This week, Elizabeth shared her retail adventures in the clearance section of a store where she picked up some LED light strings at bargain prices.

January 10, 2012
Post-Holiday Holiday Shopping

Ah, January. It's still cold and it's still dark all the time, but now all the cheerful Christmas lights have come down so there's nothing to break up the monotony. What's there to do?

January 9, 2012
Musings on Water (and Power)

My household water comes from a well, and every drop of water that I use in the house has to be pumped out of the ground by an electrically operated pump; therefore, the less water I use, the less the pump has to operate, and the less electricity is used.

January 6, 2012
FAQs: Have Tax Credits Been Extended Into 2012?

Since we know everyone likes to save money and energy - preferably at the same time - here is the rundown on what you can get tax credits for, and how long you have to get them.

January 3, 2012
New Years Revolutions

Happy New Year to all you Energy Savers out there!

December 28, 2011
This Month on Energy Savers: December 2011

It's officially winter, and we hope you're all staying safe and warm through the holiday season! For our December recap, we're including a few highlights from 2011.

December 27, 2011
Top 10 Most Popular Energy Savers Web Pages of 2011

2011 proved to be another successful year for consumers wanting to save money and energy at home.

December 20, 2011
How do You Save Energy During the Holidays?

There are plenty of ways to save money & energy even now by doing little – and even fun – things to reduce our utility bills and use less energy overall.