Storm Windows Save Energy
Although new, high-performance windows are the ideal, simply putting up storm windows in the wintertime can be a very effective alternative. [continue reading]
Cutting-Edge Blades Slash Fan Energy Use
Ceiling fans can be an efficient way to cool people down in moderately warm weather. However, while they do create a breeze on the body and lower skin temperature, their motors use electricity inefficiently and also generate heat. [continue reading]
Dangerous Heater Parts Recalled
In 1997, Cadet Manufacturing in Vancouver, Washington, issued a recall notice on some of its electric in-wall heaters. The heaters contain limit switches that have been identified as a fire hazard by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). [continue reading]
Affordable Comfort Reaches New Heights
The annual Affordable Comfort conference, which took place this spring in Chicago, was an occasion to indulge in information overload and have a bit of fun. [continue reading]
Gas vs. Electric:An Equal Playing Field at Hand?
The Department of Energy (DOE) is quietly exploring solutions to the site/source energy problem or, more specifically, to the way electricity is compared to other fuels. [continue reading]
UL Sets Standards for Indoor Air Quality
How do we regulate the amounts of indoor air pollutants that are allowed to build up in the houses we live in? The answer is: We don't. [continue reading]
European Appliance Efficiency Revs Up
Many European appliance manufacturers are making highly energy-efficient products and phasing out their low-efficiency models. [continue reading]
Cutting-Edge Blades Slash Fan Energy Use
Ceiling fans can be an efficient way to cool people down in moderately warm weather. [continue reading]
