energy-saving ideas

Energy Star: It's About More Than Refrigerators April 24th, 2008

Search for energy-saving electronics, TVs and more

My wife travels a lot, so I thought I would try to make those long trips more fun by buying her a portable DVD player. But being a good greenie, I wanted to make sure...more

5 Ways to Recycle Your Old Computer Monitor April 24th, 2008

Have you replaced your computer monitor recently, or are you about to? If so, don't throw your old one out -- not only do too many old monitors end up taking up space in landfills,...more

Quick Trips Call for the E-Bike April 10th, 2008

Get exercise, save gas by riding an electric bicycle

Do you really need a car for every trip you take? What about that quick drive to the Post Office, or to visit your neighbor a few streets over? Do you have to burn fossil...more

Hot News About Water Heaters April 3rd, 2008

DOE unveils new ENERGY STAR criteria

They may have released the news on April 1st, but this is no joke: the Department of Energy has finally announced ENERGY STAR® criteria for water heaters, a move that could save Americans millions of...more

Green Your Cell Phone in One Easy Step March 17th, 2008

(Plus a few other options)

If you're anything like most cell-phone users, your phone is always on. It's always ready to take a call -- and always consuming power. And if your phone is anything like mine, that means it's...more

Do You Know How Much Energy Your PC Is Using? March 5th, 2008

Hint: It's more than you think

Computers are notorious energy hogs. Whether you use one at home or at work, you may not realize how much energy you are burning, or, as a result, how much carbon you are pumping into...more