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Burning the midnight oil

Everyone has an opinion about the spread of technology that in recent years has enabled us to connect just about any time and anywhere:...

U.S. wind sector sees slowdown

In some places in the world, wind power is enjoying record growth. Not so here in the U.S., where the amount of capacity added...

The Economic Impact of the Gulf of Mexico Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Industry...

August 4, 2010   A recent study released by IHS Global Insight entitled The Economic Impact of the Gulf of Mexico Offshore Oil and Natural Gas...

Using Renewable Energy

Interested in discovering ways to use renewable energy around your home? The U.S. Department of Energy maintains a wealth of information on ...

Getting serious about white roofs

Last week, we included the white roof recommendation in our list if five summertime energy savings tips. It was advice straight from U.S. Energy...

Progress on lifting the drilling ban. Sort of.

The good news is that public opposition to the ban on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico is growing, and becoming more organized. Over...

Stay Cool, Save Money

As summer temperatures increase, you can save money and energy and still beat the heat by following a few simple tips: Close window blinds and...

Five ways to lower your power bill

As the summer of 2010 turns into one big long heat wave that never seems to break, consumers are finding themselves more worried than...

One more reason we need to be less dependent on foreign energy

We all suspected this would happen sooner or later, but it was nonetheless received as a milestone of historic significance this week when China...

You pay how much for air conditioning?

Imagine a system of travel where you had no idea of the cost until the trip was over and you were back at home,...