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AIR CONDITIONING

IS YOUR HOME READY FOR AIR CONDITIONING SEASON?
THIS IS A GOOD YEAR FOR A NEW AIR CONDITIONER
NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT ON HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING.
WHY DOES MY AIR CONDITIONER MAKE SO MUCH WATER?
SAVE MONEY; SHUT OFF THE AIR CONDITIONER WHEN YOU ARE GONE
FIGHT SOLAR HEATING TO CUT YOUR AIR CONDITIONING BILL
CUT AIR CONDITIONING COST WITH SOLAR SCREENS
14 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AIR CONDITIONING
3 TIPS TO HELP YOUR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER COPE WITH THE HEAT WAVE
WHY DOES MY AIR CONDITIONER ICE UP?
Special Report How to Save Money on Air Conditioning
7 Exercises to Get Your Home in Shape for Summer
SAVE MONEY DO NOT RUN YOUR AIR CONDITIONER AND DEHUMIDIFIER TOGETHER
SAVE ENERGY ON AIR CONDITIONING BY DOING AN INSIDE JOB
SAVE YOUR MONEY WITH FANS AND AIR CONDITIONING
WHY DOES MY AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR COIL FREEZE?
SAVE ON AIR CONDITIONING BY REPLACING OLD LIGHT BULBS
NO COST WAYS TO SAVE ON AIR CONDITIONING
AIR CONDITIONER COVERS SAVE ON HEATING BILLS

BIO FUELS
E85 & BUTANOL SOLAR POWER YOUR RIDE
THE BEAUTY of BIO FUEL BUTANOL
MORE REASON TO DEVELOP BIO BUTANOL
BIO FUEL BUTANOL NEWS
WHEN IS E85 A BARGAIN?

CAULKING
HOW TO CAULK AROUND THE HOUSE
CAULKING TIPS TO SAVE YOUR MONEY THIS HEATING SEASON
Air Leaks Waste Money on Your Home Energy Bills
Review How and When to Use Rope Caulking

CEILING FANS
CEILING FANS SAVE ENERGY
WHICH WAY SHOULD MY CEILING FAN RUN?

CLOTHES DRYING
DRYING CLOTHES WITH THE SUN
SAVE ON YOUR HEATING BILL WITH YOUR ELECTRIC CLOTHES DRYER
Save Money by Spinning Twice
DYNAMIC DANCING DRYER BALLS SAVE ENERGY

CLOTHES WASHING
Energy Saving Tips For Your Clothes Washer
SAVE TIME AND MONEY DRYING LAUNDRY WITH FREE AIR

COMPRESSED AIR
SQUEEZE DOLLARS OUT OF COMPRESSED AIR
WHICH IS BETTER: COMPRESSED AIR OR ELECTRIC TOOLS?

COMPUTERS
SAVE ENERGY WITH YOUR COMPUTER

DOORS
MY NEW STORM DOOR
GREEN ENERGY SAVING GRASSHOPPER
HOW TO SAVE ENERGY WITH A DOOR SWEEP
SAVE YOUR MONEY BY FIXING YOUR STORM DOORS
Why Do Storm Doors Save Energy?

DRIVING
IS HIGH OCTANE WORTH THE COST?
PUMP UP THE PRESSURE TO SAVE GAS
365 WAYS TO SAVE GAS
BARGAIN HUNTING FOR LOW GAS PRICES
WHO WANTS TO DRIVE 50 FREE MILES A YEAR?
BETTER MILEAGE BY BETTER DRIVING
DREAM CARS FOR AN ENERGY ENGINEER
Don’t let your Car Run without Rolling Down The Road
WHAT SHOULD MY TIRE PRESSURE BE?
Can You Save by Driving Farther for Lower Priced Gas?
CLOSE YOUR CAR WINDOWS TO SAVE GAS
HOW HYPERMILING AND HYBRIDS SAVE MONEY
WARNING: WATER IS NOT A FUEL FOR CARS
SAVE GAS MONEY WITH CRUISE CONTROL
SMOOTH MOTORCYCLE RIDER SAVES GAS MONEY
CAN YOU SAVE MONEY BY UPGRADING YOUR TIRES?
DRIVE SLOW SAVE MONEY
How to Wreck Your Miles per Gallon
10 Fuel Economy Hints to Save You Money at the Gas Pump
Save Energy by Driving With Your Dog
7 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY DRIVING THE CAR YOU HAVE NOW

ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
CLEAN ENERGY IS BLOWING IN THE WIND
SOLAR ENERGY HAS A BRIGHT SUNNY FUTURE
From Windmills to Wind Turbines: Alternative Energy in the Home
The 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month
PLAN A GARDEN FOR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
Record Energy Prices Are a Threat to Your Life Style
7 WAYS YOU CAN LOWER THE PRICE OF GASOLINE
WE ARE STILL STRIVING FOR INDEPENDENCE
THREE WAYS TO USE COAL FOR GAS
WHY ARE GASOLINE PRICES SO HIGH?
ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT MAKING YOUR OWN ELECTRICITY?
WIND CAN BE A FICKLE POWER SOURCE

ETHANOL
ETHANOL: DEAL OR NO DEAL?
ETHANOL BITES CONSUMERS

FIREPLACE
IS MONEY GOING UP YOUR CHIMNEY?
SAVE ON YOUR HEATING BILL WITH A CHIMNEY BALLOON

GENERAL INTEREST
SAVING ENERGY IS SO EASY EVEN A TODDLER CAN DO IT
SPRING ENERGY SAVING GIFT SUGGESTIONS
EARTH DAY
HOW MUCH PAY BACK WILL I GET WHEN I BUY AN ENERGY SAVING PRODUCT?
INDEPENDENCE DAY Summer Savings
7 TIPS FOR ENERGY SAVING VACATIONS
GREEN OPTIONS PODCAST FEATURES ENERGY BOOMER
SAVE ENERGY AND FLY FARTHER WITH TEAMWORK
WINTER HOLIDAY GIFT SUGGESTIONS
GOOD OLD FASHION WAYS TO DRESS WARM FOR WINTER
THIS THANKSGIVING I AM THANKFUL FOR TREES
Star of the Season, a Christmas Card
Drive or Bike: Do the Math
SAVE ENERGY BY KNOWING THE FACTORS AFFECTING HUMAN COMFORT
Energy Lessons Learned from a Cat
Energy Lessons Learned from a Dog
Do Not Forget To Apply for Your Energy Tax Credit
Daylight Savings Time is not for saving energy
THE ENERGY BOOMER IS ONE YEAR OLD
Tag Team; Energy Conservation and Higher Energy Efficiency
Earth Hour Money Saving Event
HOW DOES RECYCLING SAVE ME MONEY?
Tax Credit for Home Energy Improvements is Back for 2009
ENERGY COST OF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Information Sources for Saving Energy
What Everyone Ought to Know About Energy Tax Credits

HEATING
NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT ON HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING.
A Clean Furnace Filter Saves You Money
How to find air leaks to seal off wasted energy
ARE YOUR WALLS HOLLOW?
NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE FOR HEATING SEASON
RADIANT BARRIERS SAVE ON YOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING BILLS
HEATING OIL PRICES ARE JUMPING UP
SAVE ENERGY WHEN IT GETS COOL OUTSIDE?
HOME HEATING FUELS HIT NEW HIGHS
FIRST IN A SERIES ON ENERGY SAVING HEATING and COOLING SYSTEMS
SAVE ENERGY WITH HIGH EFFICIENCY NATURAL GAS FURNACES
SAVE BIG ON HEATING COSTS WITH AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS
GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS: THE ULTIMATE HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM
7 Money Saving tips for Folks Who Heat with Oil
Are Electric Space Heaters Energy Savers or Money Wasters?
Not Too Late to Save On Your Heating Bills
HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR NEXT HEATING BILL
IT IS OK TO LOVE YOUR FURNACE
HDD and Your Heating Bill
Tips for Lowering Your Heat Pump's Electric Bill
SAVE MONEY HEATING WITH WOOD
SAVE ON YOUR HEATING BILLS BY BLOCKING THE ESCAPE OF WARM AIR
SAVE ENERGY THIS FOOTBALL SEASON <br>21 TIPS TO SAVE MONEY ON HOME HEATING BILLS
REVIEW OF HOME HEATING FUELS
10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ELECTRIC SPACE HEATERS
TIPS TO KEEP SENIORS WARM AND SAVE MONEY
BOOSTING MOISTURE CAN SAVE ON YOUR HEATING BILLS THIS WINTER
SHARE THE HEAT WITH A DOORWAY FAN
Save Energy Prepare for Cold Weather Now
Battle with Bees is Showing Me Places to Save Energy
BEWARE OF CHIMNEY FIRES AND HOW TO PREVENT BURNING YOUR HOUSE DOWN
How to Stop Cold Drafts from Heat Pumps
Will Global Warming Save on Your Heating Bills this Winter?
Save Money on Your Energy Bills by Stopping Hidden Heat Loss
Save by Warming Yourself Before You Warm the Whole House

HEATING WITH PROPANE
THINK BIG TO SAVE BIG MONEY ON YOUR PROPANE BILL
IS IT BETTER TO HEAT WITH ELECTRIC OR PROPANE?
Danger High Propane Prices Ahead
WHEN SHOULD I SWITCH FROM PROPANE TO ELECTRIC HEAT?

HOT WATER
DO YOU KNOW A TEENAGER WHO TAKES LONG SHOWERS?
ENERGY SAVINGS AND HEALTHY HOT WATER
SAVE WITH ON DEMAND HOT WATER
IN HOT WATER AGAIN SAVE ELECTRICITY SHUT OFF YOUR WATER HEATER
GIVE YOUR WATER HEATER A TIME OUT
Stop Throwing Heat Down the Drain Use Drain Water Heat Recovery

INSULATION
How Much More Attic Insulation do I Need?
INSULATING A HOME WITH BOOKS, MAGAZINES AND FABRIC
INSULATION BASICS
HOW MUCH WILL I SAVE ADDING INSULATION TO MY ATTIC?

KITCHEN
SAVE ENERGY IN YOUR KITCHEN SAVE MONEY WITH A KITCHEN VENT FAN
Which is better Freezer Stuffing or Freezer Blocking?
CLEAN YOUR REFRIGERATOR TO SAVE ENERGY
HOME BAKED ENERGY SAVINGS
SAVE ENERGY IN YOUR KITCHEN
Shut That Refrigerator Door!

LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING FOR ENERGY SAVINGS
7 EASY STEPS TO PLANT A TREE

LIGHTING
DO OLD FASHION LIGHT BULBS HEAT YOUR HOUSE?
IS IT BETTER TO TURN A LIGHT OFF OR LEAVE IT ON?
LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF
RENTERS CAN SAVE ON LIGHTING ENERGY
REMOVE OBSTRUCTED LIGHTS TO SAVE ENERGY
DOES A BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB USE ELECTRICITY?
SAVE ELECTRICITY WITH TASK LIGHTING
SAVE ENERGY WITH AUTOMATIC LIGHTING CONTROLS
MOTION DETECTOR LIGHTING CONTROL PROBLEMS
SAVE ENERGY WITH CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
DO DIMMER SWITCHES SAVE MONEY?
LIGHT SAVER OR THE KING OF DARKNESS
HALOGEN LIGHTS ARE TOO HOT TO TAKE HOME
SAVE ELECTRICTY WITH MOTION SENSORS
ARE LEDs THE ENERGY SAVING LIGHT OF THE FUTURE?
SAVE ENERGY AND SAVE MONEY WITH A 3-WAY LIGHT BULB
Earth Day: How Bad Are Your Light Bulbs?
Are Blocked Lights Wasting Your Money?
Plug In Motion Detector Virtual Review

MOTORS
MOTORS ARE ENERGY HOGS
VOLTAGE UNBALANCE KILLES MOTORS AND WASTES ENERGY

OIL
Save that Old Oil
IS SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL A BETTER DEAL THAN REAL OIL?

PRODUCT REVIEWS
SMARTBUTTONS TRACK ENERGY
SAVE ENERGY WITH SEAL 'N'PEEL
DO NOT FLUSH AWAY TOO MUCH WATER
SAVE MONEY USING A SCANGAUGE
SAVE YOUR ENERGY MONEY WITH A DRYER VENT SEAL
Review; The Home Energy Diet book
TWIN DRAFT GUARD REVIEW
EVOLUX LED LIGHT BULB REVIEW
Review: GeoBulb LED Light Bulb for Home Use
Review of Kintrex and Raytek Infrared Thermometers
Review: 7 Watt ZetaLux LED Light Bulb
Touch ’n Foam Spray Insulation Sealant Review
Black & Decker Lights Out AutoSwitch Review
Review Smoke Pencil for Locating Energy Wasting Drafts

RADIANT BARRIERS
RADIANT BARRIERS SAVE ON YOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING BILLS
YOU CAN CUT YOUR ENERGY BILLS WITH RADIANT BARRIER PAINT

RENTERS SAVE ENERGY
RENTERS CAN SAVE ON LIGHTING ENERGY
RENTERS CAN SAVE ON AIR CONDITIONING
How can we make it easier for Apartment Dwellers to Recycle?
SIMPLE WAYS FOR RENTERS TO STAY WARM

SAVE ELECTRICITY
SAVE A LUMP OF COAL TODAY BY SAVING ELECTRICITY
WOULD YOU BURN 10% OF YOUR ENERGY MONEY FOR ME?
SAVE MONEY BY READING YOUR ELECTRIC BILL
HOW MUCH CAN I SAVE IF I UNPLUG MY_________?
YOU MAY BE ABLE TO SAVE BY USING POWER AT A DIFFERENT TIME
CAN YOU SAVE BY RUNNING ONE THING AT A TIME?
RENTERS CAN SAVE ON HOT WATER
BOOST YOUR POWER FACTOR TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR HOME ELECTRIC BILL
GIVE YOUR CHEST FREEZER A TIME OUT TO SAVE MONEY
MY ELECTRIC BILL BLUES
WHY IS MY ELECTRIC BILL GOING UP?
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO SAVE MONEY ON MY ELECTRIC BILL
SAVE ENERGY AND SAVE MONEY BY HIDING YOUR WATERBED

SAVE ENERGY
SAVING ENERGY IS SO EASY EVEN A TODDLER CAN DO IT
HOW MUCH PAY BACK WILL I GET WHEN I BUY AN ENERGY SAVING PRODUCT?
SUMMER SAVINGS
TRAINED BAT LOCATES ENERGY LEAKS
SAVE ENERGY WITH DUCT TAPE
HEAT TRANSFER FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW TO SAVE ENERGY
REDUCE THE PAIN OF PEAK ENERGY BILLS
HOW TO SAVE ENERGY; BY A 1970’s OIL EMBARGO SURVIVOR
SAVE ENERGY AND SAVE MONEY WITH AN ELECTRIC BLANKET
6 WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY IN COLD WEATHER
30 Ways to Save Energy While You Are Away on Vacation

SAVE ENERGY AT HOME
Is Your House Leaking Electricity?
POLLUTE LESS AND SAVE MONEY
9 WAYS FOR A QUILTER TO SAVE ENERGY
TIPS FOR CUTTING HOME ENERGY BILLS
PREPARE FOR WINTER NOW OR YOU’LL PAY LATER
Save Energy at Spring Cleaning Time
SAVE ENERGY BY FIXING YOUR CRAWL SPACE PART ONE
HOW TO MAKE A DRAFTY OLD HOUSE INTO AN EFFICIENT COMFORTABLE HOME – PART 1
HOW TO MAKE A DRAFTY OLD HOUSE INTO AN EFFICIENT COMFORTABLE HOME – PART 2
HOW TO MAKE A DRAFTY OLD HOUSE INTO AN EFFICIENT COMFORTABLE HOME – PART 3
HOW TO MAKE A DRAFTY OLD HOUSE INTO AN EFFICIENT COMFORTABLE HOME – PART
SAVE ENERGY BY FIXING YOUR CRAWL SPACE PART TWO
SAVE ENERGY BY MOVING YOUR FURNITURE
LAYERING CLOTHES TO SAVE HOME HEATING MONEY
SAVE ENERGY AND SAVE MONEY WITH YOUR TV
HOW ENERGY EFFICIENT IS MY HOUSE?
SAVE ENERGY BY FEELING YOUR WALLS
Checklist To Save Your Money When You Are Away From Home
How Much Can I Save By Switching the Power Off to my Home?

SAVE ENERGY AT WORK
SAVE DURING THE WINTER MIGRATION
7 WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY AT WORK
DO NOT FLUSH AWAY TOO MUCH WATER
REMOVE OBSTRUCTED LIGHTS TO SAVE ENERGY
USE WIND CHILL TO BEAT THE HEAT AT WORK
SAVE MONEY AT WORK BY PARKING YOUR EQUIPMENT
WHAT IS YOUR ENERGY PRODUCTIVITY SCORE?
Leak Tag Program Review
What Should the Thermostat be set for at Work?
SAVE MONEY BY RE-COMMISSIONING YOUR HVAC
SAVE ENERGY WITH HVLS FANS POOR QUALITY WASTES ENERGY
Upgrading Your Computer to Save Energy
The Job is Not Done till the Lights are Off
7 WAYS BUSINESS FOLKS CAN COPE WITH HIGH FUEL PRICES
Save Money at Work by Putting Your Job to Bed Before You Leave

THERMOSTAT
UPGRADE YOUR THERMOSTAT
DOES TURNING THE THERMOSTAT DOWN REALLY SAVE?
WHAT TEMPERATURE SHOULD I SET ON MY THERMOSTAT?
SAVE MONEY BY TAKING IT EASY ON YOUR THERMOSTAT

WEATHER STRIPPING
Weather-strip now to Save on Your Heating Bill

WINDOWS
QUILTED WINDOWS SAVE ENERGY
HAVE YOU HEARD THE ONE ABOUT WINDOWS?
EASY ADD ON STORM WINDOWS FROM THE OUTSIDE
EASY ADD ON STORM WINDOWS FROM THE INSIDE
HOW TO MAKE ENERGY SAVING WINDOW QUILTS
BUBBLE WRAP YOUR WINDOWS TO SAVE MONEY
SAVE ENERGY WITH WINDOW FILM OR PLASTIC SHEETING
CUT HEATING BILLS ONE PANE AT A TIME
SAVE ENERGY BY SHIELDING YOUR BASEMENT WINDOWS
Save Money with a Space Blanket on Your Windows
SAVE ENERGY BY PLUGGING YOUR BASEMENT WINDOWS
What to look for in New Energy Saving Home Windows
HOW TO ADD WINDOW INSULATION TO SAVE MONEY

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SAVE ENERGY WORKING AT HOME

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