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Solar-Powered Irrigation Timer Saves Water & Money

DIG Eco1 Solar Irrigation Timer

Use the power of the sun to avoid over-watering your lawn. Read more →

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Citizens Crowdsource Eco-Friendly Cities For Earth Day

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An online engagement tool is helping ordinary citizens crowdsource solutions to problems in their community. Read more →

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10 Energy Efficiency Tips For Your Spring Cleaning

United Energy Conservation Coordinator Seth Rosser measures insulation as part of an energy audit at a member's home. (image via USDAgov/Flickr)

Learn how you can save some of that money with the Alliance’s spring cleaning energy efficiency tips. Read more →

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5 Must-Have Green Tech Upgrades For Earth Day 2013

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Five green tech upgrades that are perfect for Earth Day...and every day. Read more →

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Solar Energy Lights For Developing World Also Empowers Women

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Empower Generation focuses on solar LED lighting in developing nations by empowering entrepreneurial women to take the lead. Read more →

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5 Simple Things To Conserve Energy At Home

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You can help your state avoid an energy crisis like California experienced simply by implementing a few common sense changes in your home. Read more →

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Obama Goes Big On Clean Energy In Budget

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While some traditional Democratic Party priorities get squeezed, the president's 2014 budget keeps pushing for a big energy transition. Read more →

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Exempt Non Efficient Light Bulb Sales Burning Out

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Recent data shows sales of exempt incandescent lamps have declined in the face of newer legislated energy efficiency standards in the bulb market. Read more →

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Houston Recycles, Whether Residents Like It Or Not

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Houston is giving up on curbside recycling, and by doing so, they're making it easier than ever. Read more →

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It Takes A Solar Village To Test A Microgrid

The 2005 house at the Solar Village (image via Missouri S&T)

Four student-built solar houses at Missouri Science & Technology University are enlisted to explore the possibilities with microgrids powered by renewable energy. Read more →

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