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Looking for ways to save energy? <a href="http://energy.gov/node/587248">Check out these tips</a> -- which include using a power strip and switching to ENERGY STAR appliances -- that every homeowner should try.

Looking for ways to save energy? Check out these tips -- which include using a power strip and switching to ENERGY STAR appliances -- that every homeowner should try.

Estimating Appliance and Home Electronic Energy Use
Estimate the energy consumption and cost to operate an appliance when making a purchase. Investing in an energy-efficient product may save you money in the long run. | Photo courtesy of iStockphoto.com/wh1600.

Learn how to estimate what it costs to operate your appliances and how much energy they consume.

Hot New Advances in Water Heating Technology

Need to replace your water heater? Learn how to choose the right model for you and what the Energy Department is doing to develop the next generation of energy-efficient and affordable water heating technologies.

Living Comfortably: A Consumer’s Guide to Home Energy Upgrades
A weatherization worker drills holes to blow cellulose insulation in the interior walls of this home. | Photo courtesy of Dennis Schroeder, NREL

A four-step guide to making your home more comfortable, energy efficient and healthy.

Sandia Cooler Blows Traditional CPU Coolers Away
The Sandia Cooler's innovative, compact design combines a fan and a finned metal heat sink into a single element, efficiently transferring heat in microelectronics and reducing energy use. | Photo courtesy of Sandia National Laboratories.

The Sandia Cooler's innovative, compact design improves the way heat is transferred in microelectronics, earning it R&D Magazine Editor's Choice Award.

Are Energy Vampires Sucking You Dry?
Max Schreck in Nosferatu, presumably climbing the stairs to plug in some unused appliances.  | Photo from Wikipedia |  Public Domain in the U.S.

Tonight, ghosts, ghouls and goblins emerge to walk the streets and inspire scares, but while they’re out seeking sustenance (mostly in the form of fun-sized candy bars), an actual terror may be in your home, leeching off your energy supply.

12 Days of Energy Savings

We're getting in the energy-saving spirit this holiday with tips for 12 days of energy savings.