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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Smart Plugs: An End To The Smart Meter Safety Debate?

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Researchers in Europe are testing smart plugs that communicate with each other through the power grid. Read more →

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Top 5 Home Winterization Tips For Energy Awareness Month

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In honor of October being National Energy Awareness Month, we decided to round up five of the best home winterization tips we could find! Read more →

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GE’s Brillion Home Energy Systems Now Available At Sears

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By connecting smart meters and smart appliances in a seamless, remotely-controlled system, GE hopes to help consumers slash energy consumption. Read more →

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A Waterless Dishwasher You’ll Never Have To Empty

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The DualWash Bipartite Dishwasher is a complete reinvention of the humble dishwasher. Not only does it operate without water, it doubles as the cabinet so once it's loaded, the dishes are already put away. Read more →

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Is Cutting Energy Use In Homes Possible?

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Greentech Media reports on questions around whether or not home energy efficiency techniques can offset effectively homes using lots of plugged in items. Read more →

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Why Home Energy Management Systems Are Inevitable

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GreenTech Advocates talks about why home energy management systems are inevitable. Read more →

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EnergyHub Plays Both Sides Of The Residential Hardware Debate

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Greentech Media reports on how one home energy management technology company is finding business booming on its software side, but it’s also not ditching its hardware offering yet. Read more →

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Home Energy Monitoring: Spying On Your Electrical Habits

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Do The Math does an exhaustive look at the home energy usage patterns of its author, showcasing how energy is really consumed in the home. Read more →

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The Truth About Vampire Energy (And How To Vanquish It)

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The good news about energy vampires is you don't need a wooden stake or shirtless werewolf to vanquish them. Read more →

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