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If You Can’t Be Off Grid Then Live In A SmartGridCity

May 20, 2008 – 9:33 am

What is a Smart Grid City? It’s a new concept that is being built in Boulder, Colorado to make using conventional grid energy more efficient in it’s use and cost. it is probably best put by the chairman, president and CEO of Xcel Energy, Dick Kelly:

“We’re on our way toward building the grid of [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Energy Efficiency, In The News, SmartGridCity | Comments (0)

Earth Day Rx: Slow Global Warming by Stopping Junk Mail

March 22, 2008 – 11:30 am

Junk Mail Consumes More Energy than 2.8 Million Cars
Ferndale, Mich. — With growing public concern about climate change and the health of the planet, 41pounds.org offers a quick, easy and effective way that everyone can make a difference: stop junk mail! The energy used for junk mail each year creates more greenhouse gas emissions than [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Charities, Community Issues, Everyday Options, Helathy (green) Ideas, In The News | Comments (0)

Green Choices Grow with Energy Star Qualified Buildings

February 25, 2008 – 8:02 am

(Washington, D.C. - Feb. 12, 2008) Finding energy efficient schools, supermarkets, offices, and other facilities throughout the country has become even easier for Americans interested in being green. Now they can find the Energy Star not only where they live but where they work, shop, play and learn. The number of commercial buildings and manufacturing [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Designing Healthy, EPA, Home Systems & Construction Issues, energy star, green building | Comments (0)