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Is Your Gaming System An Energy Vampire?
John Platt, April 16, 2010
Did you know that your gaming console can cost you up to $160 a year in energy costs? But that's not always the case. If you by the right system -- and if you use it properly -- you can cut that cost to as low as $3.
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HP Introduces Its Greenest Computer Yet
John Platt, June 04, 2010
Look at the photo accompanying this story. You see a computer monitor, right? Wrong. That's a monitor *and* a computer. It's HP's new 8000f desktop, and it's one of the greenest computers you can find on the market.
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New Sanyo Solar Cells Offer Greater Efficiency
John Platt, July 29, 2010
One of the long-standing criticisms of solar power is that photovoltaic cells and related equipment are not efficient enough. Well, that argument is quickly losing its own efficiency.
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Keep Your Home Cool With A Green Roof!
John Platt, August 03, 2010
Want to reduce your energy costs while keeping your home or business cool in the summer and warm in the winter? Then you may want to consider a vegetated roof cover.
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4 Ways to Make Your Refrigerator More Efficient
John Platt, November 29, 2011
As one of the most energy-intensive devices in your home, it really pays to have an efficient fridge in your kitchen. But what if you can't afford to buy a new one?
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New LED Light Bulb from GE Lasts 22.8 Years
John Platt, December 21, 2010
Just in time for Christmas, GE has introduced a new LED light bulb that uses dramatically less energy than CFL bulbs and will last an amazing 22.8 years.
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What Should You Do With a Broken CFL?
John Platt, February 02, 2011
While it's true that CFL light bulbs contain mercury, clean-up is easier than you might think.
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Honda Civic GX Still the Greenest Car in America
John Platt, March 16, 2011
For the eighth year in a row, the natural gas-powered Honda Civic GX has been named the greenest car in America by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
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Volkswagen Has World's Greenest Auto Plant
John Platt, December 14, 2011
Volkswagen's new auto plant in Chattanooga has been called the world's greenest.
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