Unplug for Savings

Spotlight Article:

Unplug for Savings

After years of research, by government agencies, utilities, and others, much is known about energy hogs in the home, such as space heating, space cooling, and hot water. We know a lot less about the ...

Keep Reading

Electronics
FILTER ARTICLES
stuff

Pulling the Plug on Leaking Electricity

archive CONTENT
July 01, 1997

Electronics manufacturers have been producing an increasing number of products, such as TVs, VCRs, and compact audio systems, that do not have a true off switch. [continue reading]

stuff

"Off" is a Three-Letter Word

Author: Michael Lamb
archive CONTENT
July 01, 1996

The term "off" can be a relative one. Over the past few years, there have been several scientific studies showing power is used by appliances that are turned "off." [continue reading]

stuff

Leaking Electricity

Author: Alan Meier
archive CONTENT
November 01, 1993

Many appliances leak electricity. That TV, VCR, or stereo (to name just a few items) continues to draw small amounts of electricity even when providing no service and switched off. [continue reading]

How Third-Party Utility Providers Work

Brittney Sheffield

How Third-Party Utility Providers Work

Many people know that there are ways to save on your utility services, however there are plenty of people who ...

Northwest Energy Star Super-Efficient Homes—#6: The Pumpkin Ridge Passive House

Neil Grigsby

Northwest Energy Star Super-Efficient Homes—#6: The Pumpkin Ridge Passive House

The Pumpkin Ridge Passive House is one of six super energy-efficient homes being highlighted this year by Northwest Energy Homes&...

Earn BPI CEU credits
HEP
Home Performance with EnergyStar
Energy Conservatory
Email Newsletter

Home Energy E-Newsletter

Sign up for our free monthly
E-Newsletter!