CAN WE TURN CARBON DIOXIDE INTO FUEL, RATHER THAN A POLLUTANT? A group of researchers asked that question and found a way to say yes. In a new study from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Illinois at Chicago, researchers were able to convert carbon dioxide into a usable… Keep reading →
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A New Leaf: Scientists Turn Carbon Dioxide Back Into Fuel
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By Energy Tomorrow BlogPolitico has an interview out today with Iain Conn, chief executive of the British energy and services company Centrica. Entire piece is here, but let’s look at a couple of the points that he makes: What’s the biggest difference between the European and American energy markets? The U.S. has lucked out with shale gas …… Keep reading →
The Story Of A House That Never Stayed Warm: A Well-Insulated Resolution
By Elizabeth Spencer Communicator | National Renewable Energy LaboratoryDuring our first winter in this house, my husband and I realized we had a problem: the house was horribly, unbearably cold all the time. It didn’t matter how high we kept the thermostat. The temperature in the house stayed low, and our heating bills went up. I wrote all about our exodus last year.… Keep reading →
Spring And Summer Energy-Saving Tips
By U.S. Department of EnergyHere you’ll find strategies to help you save energy during the spring and summer when the weather is warm and you are trying to keep your home cool. Some of the tips below are free and can be used on a daily basis to increase your savings; others are simple and inexpensive actions you can… Keep reading →
You can save money on your heating and cooling bills by simply resetting your thermostat when you are asleep or away from home. You can do this automatically without sacrificing comfort by installing an automatic setback or programmable thermostat. Using a programmable thermostat, you can adjust the times you turn on the heating or air-conditioning… Keep reading →
Energy Efficient Home Design
By U.S. Department of EnergyBefore you design a new home or remodel an existing one, consider investing in energy efficiency. You’ll save energy and money, and your home will be more comfortable and durable. The planning process is also a good time to look into a renewable energy system that can provide electricity, water heating, or space heating and… Keep reading →
Winter Energy-Saving Tips
By U.S. Department of EnergyThis article will help you find strategies to help you save energy during the cool fall and cold winter months. Some of the tips below are free and can be used on a daily basis to increase your savings; others are simple and inexpensive actions you can take to ensure maximum savings through the winter.… Keep reading →
Tax Tips For Energy Savers: Get Money Back For Greening Your Home
By Allison Casey | Senior Communicator, NRELGood news for you in 2016! Congress renewed the previously expired Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit and extended the Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit for solar energy systems as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act. This means that any qualified efficiency updates you made in 2015 are eligible for credits when you file your taxes… Keep reading →
Reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home is a cost-effective way to cut heating and cooling costs, improve durability, increase comfort, and create a healthier indoor environment. Caulking and weatherstripping are two simple and effective air-sealing techniques that offer quick returns on investment, often one year or less. Caulk… Keep reading →
What would the holidays be without energy? Sure, you could still roast your chestnuts – provided you had an open fire. And you still might find your way around on a dark, foggy night – with help from a certain reindeer. But in many cities and towns things would be significantly less jolly and less… Keep reading →