Choosing the Right Energy Efficient Replacement Windows for Your Home
July 2, 2010 by Green Tara
Filed under Home & Garden
Choosing the right replacement windows is a great way to increase your home’s curb appeal while dramatically reducing your monthly energy bills. Taking the time to familiarize yourself with some of the key features to look for in an energy efficient window can be one of the best investments you make. The first step in [...]
Energy Star Program Passes Millionth Home
November 18, 2009 by Green Tara
Filed under Energy, Green Homes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a major green home milestone for the Energy Star program by passing the 1 millionth Energy Star qualified home. The program first began labeling homes in 1995 to help save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Since the program began labeling new homes [...]
Eco-Friendly Electrical Outlet Makes Saving Energy Simple
November 8, 2009 by Green Tara
Filed under Energy
In an effort to save energy many of us are unplugging anything that requires electricity when it is not in use. If you’re not unplugging appliances and gadgets when you are not using them, you are wasting energy and resources. If you do not already know, even though an appliance or gadget may not be [...]
2 New Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
November 7, 2009 by Green Tara
Filed under Energy, Green News
LEDnovation, Inc. introduced two new state-of-the-art LED bulbs for the North American Market. These LED bulbs are the industry’s first and highest brightness 60W and 75W incandescent A19 equivalent replacement bulbs. LEDnovation’s technological breakthroughs use a fraction of the energy required to power incandescent bulbs without the use of mercury common in CFL or Compact [...]
Energy-Efficient Appliances Rebates
August 30, 2009 by Green Tara
Filed under Green Appliances
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, is encouraging the purchase of energy-efficient appliances, with rebates that could reach $200 per appliance if you buy Energy Star-qualified models. The Recovery Act appropriated funds for the program to help achieve the national goals of spurring economic growth, creating jobs, saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. [...]




