[Energy Efficiency]
LED Lights the Way
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
This new technology can save enormous amounts of energy.
You’ve probably made an investment in CFL light bulbs, a much better lighting option than incandescents. That’s good, but there is an even better lighting source arriving on the scene: LED lighting.
Although LED lights are not yet economically feasible for full residential use, they are...
[Energy Efficiency]
Energy-saving holiday lighting
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Lighting up your home at the holidays doesn't have to dramatically increase your utility bills.
Extra lighting at the holidays can translate into higher utility costs. Keep your power bills to a minimum by following these energy-saving tips:
Turn on holiday lights responsibly to save energy. For example, turning lights on for six hours each evening will cost only a quarter of leavin...
[Energy Efficiency]
Stimulus Bill Boosts Energy-Efficiency Tax Credits
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 extends, expands, and simplifies federal income tax credits for homeowners.
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed a federal stimulus bill (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, ARRA) that made significant changes to energy-efficiency tax credits available to homeowners. ARRA extends, expands, and simplifies the federal income tax credits for homeowners ...
[Energy Efficiency]
Gifts to Warm the Toes and the Heart
Monday, December 01, 2008
These gifts will help recipients stay warm and toasty - and may help save energy, too.
As you think about holiday gifts for family and friends, you may want to give thought to gifts that warm the spirit and the soul. Some of them may help you cut energy costs, too.
Remember when you were little? Along with a toy or two, there would always be some so-called practical gifts as well? ...
[Recipes]
Share Your Fave Holiday Recipes; Win a Prize!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Enter our drawing for $100 in free glass bakeware with every recipe you submit.
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve gatherings give us ample opportunities to share our favorite foods. Whether it’s a cookie exchange, drinks-and-appetizers party, large family dinner or an at-work holiday potluck, good food abounds.
Do you have some favorite recipes that others...
[Energy Efficiency]
The advantages of glass bakeware
Friday, November 21, 2008
Protect your family and save energy, too.
We are having a drawing for $100 in glass bakingware this month. Just share your favorite holiday recipes and you'll automatically be entered into the drawing! More details.
Enter your favorite recipe in our Recipe Center.
When pulling out a CorningWare, Pyrex, Anchor or other...
[Energy Efficiency]
Shut the Cold in with an Energy Efficient Fridge
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
In the market for a new fridge? Our national expert gives some advice.
Q: Dear Jim: My 17-year-old refrigerator still works. I am remodeling my kitchen and I heard I should get a new, more efficient one. What are my most efficient and functional options?
- Jerry L.
A: Dear Jerry: New refrigerator/freezers are much more energy efficient than older models such as your...
[Education]
Better Building Practices
Monday, December 22, 2008
Attend this annual conference sponsored by your local Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Each year, your Touchstone Energy Cooperative joins other co-ops to sponsor a home-building conference that promotes building for energy efficiency.
"Momentum Is Building" is designed to educate home-building professionals from all across Iowa. The 2009 conference will be held February 12...
[Seasonal Topics]
Buy Wisely for the Holidays
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller offers suggestions for successful shopping … and gift returns.
The holiday shopping season is by far the busiest time of year for most shoppers and retail stores—and the season also generates more than its share of consumer problems. Why? Most likely, it’s because of the sheer volume of purchases, because many consumers are in a rush, and because pe...
[Environment]
Christmas Trees: Real or Artificial?
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
The perennial question: Which is more environmentally friendly?
There are pros and cons to both choosing a real tree each Christmas vs. buying an artificial tree once and storing it from year to year. While these details may not change your mind about your choice, you will be better informed about the impact of your decision. (Note: Many environmental organizati...
[Seasonal Topics]
December Holidays & Observances
Monday, December 01, 2008
Lots of luminaries were launched in December.
December 1
Details of the exact date and location of her birth vary by source, but most report that Marie Tussaud (nee Grosholtz) was born in Strasbourg, France, on this day in 1761. She learned the art of wax modeling from her mother’s employer, and avoided execution for royalist sympathies ...
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