California tops the list of US states promoting energy efficiency policies, programs and practices, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Oregon, Connecticut, Vermont and New York, respectively, rank second through fifth on the ACEEE’s 2008 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Minnesota and Massachusetts tie for seventh place and Wisconsin and New Jersey rate […]

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Average American families will spend $1,137 this winter to heat their homes, a 15-percent increase from last winter, according to the Energy Information Administration. The increase primarily reflects higher prices, especially for heating oil and natural gas.
But colder weather will also contribute to higher fuel use in many areas, and the specific increases will vary […]

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Nothing is so lovely as a tree—or so likely to cause disputes between otherwise happy neighbors. “My neighbor’s trees hang over my yard, fence and house. I cut them back, but then he throws the clippings back on my side,” Michael Johnson of New York City explained. “Who’s really responsible?”
Experts say few homeowners understand the […]

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When a storm knocks down a tree, homeowners tend to ask the same question: Who is responsible for the damage to my house/car/patio furniture? Carollee Cabot, an insurance specialist at the Rollins Agency Inc. in suburban New York City, said storm damage is typically covered by homeowners’ insurance policies. However, the specifics of coverage vary.

Some […]

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US households could save 687,000 tons of paper every year if they switched from paper to electronic statements, researchers say. But while most consumers express interest in the concept of green banking, three out of four consumers still receive paper statements, according to San Francisco-based Javelin Strategy & Research.
“Most consumers want to do the right […]

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The top 15 green-centric brands, according to Outlaw Consulting and the 21 to 29 year olds it surveyed:

Whole Foods
Trader Joe’s
Toyota
Honda
Google
Aveda
Zipcar
American […]

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This semester, think before you flip the light switch. You may not need to turn on the lights every time you enter a room.

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Asa talks to Ronnie J. Kweller, Deputy Director of Communication for the Alliance to Save Energy, about the goals and objectives of this 31-year-old organization.

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How can you save money on heating and cooling costs? Asa interviews Peter Bell, president of Hudson Valley Energy Consultants in Mamaroneck, NY, about the benefits of a home energy audit.

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Binghamton University in New York encourages students to compete to save energy.

Do it in the dark. This semester, think before you flip the light switch. You may not need to turn on the lights every time you enter a room. That’s just one of a number of simple strategies to consider if you want […]

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