More than 80 percent of consumers said that energy — not water or time — is most important to them when it comes to appliance efficiency, and almost 60 percent understand what high efficiency (HE) means with regards to laundry appliances, according to a recent Whirlpool Corporation...

Faced with increasing demand for low-income housing, public housing authorities are finding that investing in green building solutions can make their homes more affordable and more livable. Seattle Housing Authority, one of the nation’s largest public housing agencies, has found a way to cut fuel...

In 1980, kitchen appliances accounted for nearly 44 percent of an average annual home’s energy consumption. With innovations in cooking, cleaning and preservation appliances, that figure is just above 10 percent today — and still dropping — much to the delight of consumers seeking...

A new green product called the K3 is a compact hybrid wind-and-solar-powered generator about the size of a flashlight that allows users to recharge their iPod, cell phone, MP3 player, PDA, or other electronic devices. Outdoors, indoors, domestically or internationally, the K3 works in any environment. The...

Duty Free Americas, Inc. (DFA) reduced electricity costs 25% and eliminated moisture-related damages to goods by installing DuCool desiccant cooling and dehumidification systems. The installation of two DuTreat model DT800/4 desiccant cooling systems alongside two existing conventional air conditioning...

Millions of young people across the country are participating in innovative programs that address one of the most critical issues of our time—energy. The Power of the Wind, a 4-H program funded by the 3M Foundation, teaches middle-school aged children how to use engineering principles to design and...

Mastering the three Rs of geothermal—renew, reduce and refresh—can be simple for homeowners who replace their aging, inefficient home comfort system with a new geothermal heat pump system. A geothermal system takes advantage of the free, renewable energy source found in your own backyard to efficiently...

These delicious no-bake s’mores bars use tasty sun-dried raisins. It’s a nutritious and energy-saving treat. Going green at home begins with simple steps such as recycling and lowering energy costs. One easy way to cut costs is turning off the oven, a welcome relief when the weather turns warm. According...

With the volatile economy Americans are looking for ways to lower energy bills and extend natural resources now more than ever. Because petroleum is ingrained in our everyday lives – from transportation and tires to computers and every day goods such as diapers – many Americans are interested...

100 MPG equivalent or higher? It’s possible with electric scooters. And if you’re shopping around, “Just about everyone seems to like the Zapino electric scooter by ZAP,” writes Metaefficient.com, a leading Web site on the topic. “Style conscious … a touch of Italian...