Net Zero Challenges Of A Wet, Windy, Remote Island

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For affordable living in extreme circumstances, these design contest winners show how net-zero can be the answer. Read more →

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4 Steps To A More Energy Friendly Home

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The steps here outline the process for making your home more comfortable through energy upgrades. Read more →

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Q&A With Mike Tinskey of Ford’s ‘MyEnergi Lifestyle’ Project

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Find out why MyEnergi Lifestyle is a potentially powerful tool, and why now is the right time for consumers to consider a home energy management system. Read more →

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Soon, Your Cable Box May Help Manage Home Energy Use

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Current home energy management systems require smart meters, thermostats and various other appliances in order to work properly. But what if all of those extra devices just weren't necessary? Read more →

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AT&T, Ford Dip Toe In Home Energy Management Market

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What will set these new offerings apart from what's already available, and will they be able to succeed where others have failed? Read more →

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WeMo Switch Controls Hard-Wired Lights From Anywhere

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The new WeMo switch will also feature compatibility for Android devices, making it desirable to non-iPhone families. Read more →

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Eyedro Launches (Almost) Free Home Energy Monitoring Service

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Google's PowerMeter may have been a flop, but that doesn't mean cloud-based energy monitoring is doomed. Read more →

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Back From The Brink: Home Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

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Commercial clean energy wasn't the only beneficiary of the last-minute "fiscal cliff" legislation. Read more →

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LG Appliances The Latest Additions To Pecan Street’s Smart Grid Project

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Participants in Austin's revolutionary Pecan Street Project will now be guinea pigs for LG's most energy-efficient appliances. Read more →

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Winter Snow Poses Little Risk For Home Solar Panel Systems

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Home solar energy still makes sense, even if you live in a winter wonderland. Read more →

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