Energy Efficient
AT&T's U-verse TV Gets Green Certification January 27th, 2009
Set-top Boxes Use Less Electricity, Save Customers Money
Subscribers to AT&T's U-verse digital TV service got good news this week: all of AT&T's set-top boxes (the devices that empower the Internet-based TV service) exceed the energy requirements of the U.S.'s ENERGY STAR program,...more
Energy Efficient Kitchen Appliances November 11th, 2008
As more individuals grow increasingly concerned about the environment, many are researching what they can do to make their homes more eco-friendly. A great place for concerned homeowners to start is with the kitchen. Using environmentally...more
Apple Introduces Its Greenest MacBook Ever October 23rd, 2008
Innovations Abound in New Laptop
How green is the new MacBook? Apple says the laptop computer uses "one quarter the power of a single lightbulb" when it's running. That's not too shabby. Of course, Apple doesn't say if they mean a...more
Make Beautiful Music with Eco-Friendly Audio Systems October 3rd, 2008
MetaEfficient Names Greenest Audio Systems of 2008
Love music? Love the environment? Then let's talk about this year's greenest audio devices. Like all electronics, audio systems can contain all kinds of toxic materials. They aren't always easily recyclable, and they often come with...more
Green Your Workspace with New Online Tool September 23rd, 2008
Energy Star Tackles Energy Efficiency in the Office
One of my core beliefs is that one person can make a difference. That's true at home, in the community, at play or at work. Speaking of work, the EPA's ENERGY STAR program has launched a...more
Energy-Efficient Freezers Help You Store Organic, Local Food All Year Round September 16th, 2008
We're off to a big organic food festival this weekend, and plan on coming home with a trunk full of local fruits and vegetables -- more than we can eat any time soon, but enough...more
Save Energy by Installing Motion-Sensitive Lighting July 17th, 2008
Okay, you've installed CFL light bulbs in your house to save energy, but what's the next step for saving energy and saving money? How about installing motion sensors to automatically turn some of your lights...more
Aiki Homes Showcased in "Resource Efficient Homes Across America" June 18th, 2008
Homes Across America is a program of Peaks to Prairies Pollution Prevention Information Center. Peaks to Prairies is one of eight EPA-funded centers, collectively known as P2Rx.org and devoted to providing high-quality information to businesses...more
Build Your Home for Energy Efficiency March 26th, 2008
Tips for Creating an Energy Efficient Home
If you’re building from scratch there are some things you can do to insure maximum energy efficiency. Work proper shading into your design – tactics such as overhangs and trees planted within close proximity can...more
