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Top Five Stories In Energy This Week

We read tons of energy stories each week concerning a variety of energy issues, types, and products. While each type of energy can garner...

Creating a Lifestyle for Any Outdoor Activity

While outdoor recreation can be a pastime or a passion, for some it is a lifestyle. Camping and other recreation activities are enjoyed by...
Mother and Daughter with Makeup

Beauty Isn’t a Pipedream, It’s a Reality

When we think of uses for crude oil, gasoline is one of the most obvious. In 2015 alone, almost three-quarters of oil usage in the U.S....

A Pipeline to Your Kitchen

Oil is a staple for most cooks, but not the kind you get from olives, avocados, or coconuts. Crude oil and natural gas also...

Why We Still Need to Embrace an All of the Above Energy Strategy

Consistency and complacency are simply not good practices for energy policy or any other social purpose. The impossible complexity of our daily lives and...

Bringing Safety to Life’s Precious Cargo

Automobiles are practically a necessity in American life. Road trips with friends and family are one of our favorite American pastimes. And with all...

Last Minute, Energy-Efficient and Green Holiday Gift Guide for 2016

There’s a week left before Christmas. If you still need last minute gift ideas, we’ve got some great eco-friendly products to consider. The trend...
With some of the highest electricity prices in the nation, what is New England's plan this winter?

Winter in New England without Enough Electricity

New England electricity prices are among the highest in the nation, second only to the non-contiguous Pacific states. Part of the reason is infrastructure...

How Natural Gas and Renewables Work Hand in Hand

Electric generation is the most fundamental concern for most environmentalists. Generally they encourage renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power. While these...
Detecting heat loss at the house with infrared thermal camera

The Importance of a Home Energy Audit

A home energy audit helps individual homeowners find out their residential consumption and energy flow. An audit is useful to determine areas of your...