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Forget CFLs, Get Ready for LED Lighting
John Platt, May 18, 2010
For a couple of years now, everyone in the green arena has been telling you to get rid of your incandescent lights and buy CFL bulbs. That has been great advice, and it has saved consumers a lot of money on their electric bills. But CFLs, it seems, are really more of a transitional technology, and the next big thing in lighting is right around the corner.
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Kelley Blue Book Goes Green
John Platt, May 07, 2010
Looking for the best value in a green car? The famous Kelley Blue Book has a few ideas for you.
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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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Earth Day is April 22nd - And Every Day Until Then
John Platt, March 16, 2010
Earth Day may be a little over a month away, but the Environmental Protection Agency wants you to start thinking about Earth Day today, and they have plenty of ways you can do it.
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Which Cities Are Best for Telecommuters?
John Platt, March 11, 2010
Telecommuting helps reduce workers' carbon emissions by keeping them off the roads. It has also been proven to improve employee morale and productivity. But not every company loves telecommuters, nor does every city.
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Can This Device Save You 50 Dollars A Year in Energy Costs?
John Platt, January 28, 2010
Your computer -- not to mention all of its many accessories -- may be one of the main energy-users in your home. A simple, $50 device can help you save a lot of that energy -- so much, in fact, that it could pay for itself in the first year.
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How to Buy the Most Energy-Efficient Computer
John Platt, December 29, 2009
If you're buying a new computer, and you want to make sure you choose the most energy-efficient model, there are three things you need to consider: power use when idle, during sleep mode, and when off. (Yes, even computers that are "off" continue to use power.) But how do you find this information?
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Traveling for the Holidays? Don't Forget These Green Tips
John Platt, December 22, 2009
If you're going to spend any time away from home during the holidays this year, here are several tips to help make it a greener experience.
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National Green Volunteer Day
April 21, 2012
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