Category — Energy

Yesterday, 90% of the US was in a deep freeze. Looks like this weekend will be the much anticipated but pushed back “January thaw”. My blog on Surviving the Cold  has provided a number of comments. For those of us who use wood, there is a sense of independence from oil and gas companies. Others feel [...]

In a recent blog, I discussed ways to stay warm this winter. Fireplaces have been known for their beauty vs. functionality. But here is an interesting comment from Bob who has a solution worth considering:
Burning wood is allot of work and can be very dirty. But, there is a major gratification to see lower [...]

If you care about the environment, chances are you try to conserve as much energy as possible. While it’s easy to make small changes, like turning off lights that aren’t in use, or switching to compact fluorescent bulbs, at this time of year conservation can be a little trickier. As the temperatures [...]

By Deborah S. Tukua
www.hollycreekbooks.com
When shopping for a new home appliance it’s a good idea to consider the energy efficiency aspects. Did you know that a front load washing machine is cheaper to run than a top loader? Did you know that laser printers cost more to run than the computer does? An [...]

Greening your lifestyle can be costly, especially if you don’t know where to shop or what to buy. But there are really great green deals out there. Some green products are cheaper in the long run while some are cheaper up front.
Top 5 Green Savings Tips
Buying wholesale.
Finding green products whole sale is now easier than [...]

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Biodeisel Fuel, Energy Savings, Oil Prices, Ingenuity, Farmers’ Almanac Television
A couple of years ago, Farmers’ Almanac Television aired a segment on biodiesel fuels – growing soy and other crops to power trucks and cars. By definition, biodiesel  is a non petroleum, alternative fuel that comes from 100% renewable sources.  At the time, I received [...]

We discovered this YouTube video thanks to our growing list of friends on Twitter. A Ford Escort Wagon getting 60 miles per gallon? Sound crazy? Watch and judge for yourself: