energy

New Gadget Can Save You Money on Electricity April 17th, 2008

Identify the Energy Vampires in Your Home or Office

Whether you're at home or in the office, your electric bills these days probably hurt. Not only are they higher than ever, but the impact of all of that electricity generation is spewing greenhouse gases...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

Wash Your Carbon Footprint Away February 25th, 2008

Water-saving, high efficiency shower head

It’s Good: This easy-to-install, sleek, stainless steel shower head from Alsons boasts impressive spray performance and patented spray technology- so you’ll get high water pressure with low environmental impact. It’s Green: The Alsons design uses just...more

Top 10 Ways To Save on Your Heating Bill February 4th, 2008

If your energy bill is scarier than The Omen, here's help

Winter is upon us.  The days are cold and short; the nights are long and dark. And the sight of your energy bill strikes fear in your heart. Don’t just sit there – start slashing away...more

Save Your Identity and Energy January 16th, 2008

Paper Shredder

It’s Good: These shredding scissors can protect against identity theft and keep the environment safe at the same time.It’s Green: It’s small, compact, fits in your drawer or pocket, a fraction of the cost and...more

Cool Videos from UK's Ecotricity January 11th, 2008

Just took a train trip from Prague to Berlin this past weekend, and saw a lot of windmills throughout along the way in Germany - unfortunately...more

Welcome from RiverWired's Editor-in-Chief January 8th, 2008

Rollin' on RW

Welcome. It’s a New Year, it’s a new day, it’s a new RiverWired.com – your source for fresh ideas on how to make your life a little greener. We know it’s dawning on everyone that...more

Program Calculates How Your Trees Will Help Fight Climate Change January 2nd, 2008

Plant a Tree, Find Out How Much Carbon it Will Sequester

One of my favorite charities is American Forests. Every dollar you donate results in the planting of a new tree. But have you ever wondered how much good a single tree will do for the...more