[Co-op EnergyCast]
May EnergyCast: Geothermal Heat Pumps
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Expert Steve Anderson. Join us to have your questions answered and learn more!
WHEN: Wednesday, May 20, 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Tight-Watt invites you to attend a 30-minute Webcast to learn more about geothermal heat pumps: heating and cooling efficiency.
WHERE: Join us from your computer. A high-speed internet connection is not required! You computer needs to have speaker...
[Ask Mr. Tight-Watt]
Ask Mr. Tight-Watt: Siding and Insulation
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Bill McAnally answers a Smart Choices reader’s question about adding energy efficiency to an older home.
Q: We want to know if it is better to insulate our exterior walls or have insulated siding installed. Our walls really need more insulation per an energy audit. From Kathy
Bill McAnally, Iowa Central Community College, offers a reply.
A: Don’t assume that siding that includes attached insu...
[Appliances]
5 Appliances that Help You Save Money
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Plug in to savings.
According to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), these five appliances—which you may already have in your home—can help save you money:
1. Coffeemakers. Save on pricy coffeehouse blends by brewing your morning cup at home. Resisting a $3 cup of coffee will save ...
[Energy Efficiency]
Stimulus Bill Boosts Energy-Efficiency Incentives
Thursday, April 30, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 expands energy-efficiency incentives for homeowners.
The federal stimulus bill (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, ARRA) signed by President Obama February 17, 2009, included a variety of energy-efficiency incentives for homeowners, communities and utilities. Individuals can benefit when they make energy-efficiency home improvements.
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[Appliances]
More Energy-Saving Appliances on the Horizon
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
President Obama orders Department of Energy to issue new standards.
Since the 1970s, appliances have been getting more and more energy efficient. However, in recent years, the Department of Energy (DOE) has missed some statutory deadlines for setting new, more efficient standards.
Now, policies may get back on track toward increased sustainability with an order by ...
[Energy Efficiency]
Recessed Lights
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Fix old leaky lighting units for energy savings and safety.
Written by Kathy Roth Eastman, Smart Choices editor
Background
A little over a year ago, I invested in a home energy audit conducted by Cenergy. (Find the complete details here) One of the leaky areas we observed during the audit was around the recessed canister lights in our living room and ...
[Energy Efficiency]
Stay Cool, Save Money
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
A new Web site from the U.S. Department of Energy helps you beat the summer heat!
Information on how to save energy is so common these days that you may feel like you’ve heard everything there is to know at least twice. But is there more you could do to save money—and make your family more comfortable—in the sweltering summer months ahead?
Find out by taking th...
[Family Finances]
Managing Tough Times
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Despite the recession, ISU Extension help is available for families, businesses, communities, and farmers.
Economic tough times force hard choices, but Iowa State University Extension has launched a new series of pages on its Web site that helps make hard choices the right choices.
The new section is called Managing Tough Times, and it contains links specially designed to help families, businesses, comm...
[Co-op EnergyCast]
Co-op EnergyCast Archive - 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
See previous sessions of our online Co-op EnergyCast.
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[Your Efficient, Comfortable, Safe Home]
Paint It Green
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Protect your health with low-VOC paints, including an Iowa paint brand.
Ah, the good life in Iowa—far away from the smoggy fumes that plague big cities! Or is it? In actuality, you may be breathing a dozen air pollutants right now.
According to the EPA, the air in your home could be two, five, or even 10 times more toxic than the air outside—regardless of w...
[Food & Nutrition]
Food Storage Guidelines
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Are you throwing food out too soon or risking your health eating food that’s spoiled? Here’s how to know!
Having tightened our belts to weather the recession, no one wants to unnecessarily throw away food. On the other hand, no one wants to eat something unsafe, either—so here’s how you can store food properly for the just the right length of time:
Post a chart
Start with posting a re...
[Ask Mr. Tight-Watt]
Mr. Tight-Watt: Crawl Space Sealing
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
How do you seal a crawlspace and make it more energy efficient?
Q: I have a dirt crawl space under my modular home. And I am having a local basement waterproofing and sealing company give me an estimate to put down plastic (that they sell). Will this solution work? Or is there another option I should consider? —Tom
Mr. Tight-Watt asked Bill McAnall...
[Safety]
Right Tree, Right Place
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Plant trees far enough away from power lines to avoid power disruption - and to ensure safety.<
Whether planting trees to celebrate National Arbor Day, provide a wind break, reduce carbon in the environment or to beautify your landscape, SafeElectricity.org reminds everyone of the importance of planting tall-growing trees safely away from power lines. Seek help in choosing and placing trees an...
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