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DrumBeat: February 9, 2009
The Oil Drum —
The WSJ has a whole section on Energy. Included in it are the following:
How to Go Green in Hard Times
We've chosen 10 changes and laid out how much they'll cost you and how much they'll save, as well as the payback time. In most cases, it's less than a year or two.
High-Tech Thermostats
Smarter Water Heating
Sealing Air Leaks
Low-Flow Fixtures
Leasing Solar Panels
Air Filters
Compact Fluorescent Lights
Lighting Motion Sensors
Window Treatments
Attic Insulation ...
ReGeneration Roundup: Social Innovation and the Green Economy
ReGeneration —
... The Wall Street Journal has posted a very timely article titled “How to Go Green in Hard Times.” It covers, as the title suggests, a few affordable changes you can make to your home that will more than pay for themselves in a short period of time. There is also a cool audio section of the article in which a green-energy expert is interviewed for greater details. She even offers ways to get solar panels on your roof without breaking the bank. ...
What I'm Reading: How to Go Green in Hard Times
Maria Energia —
... Read the full article to learn more about what the WSJ chose as its 10 picks for sensible, energy-efficient improvements. ...
How to Go Green and Save Money in Hard Times
Chelsea Green —
... homes take lots of air conditioning, you would save about $520, for a two-year payback. One more caveat: Those figures, based on a study by Memphis Light, Gas & Water, assume you use 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity and 20,000 cubic feet of natural gas a month. And some utilities and states offer rebates and tax incentives for these fixes. Austin Energy, for instance, offers to cover 20% of the cost of weatherization, as well as energy-efficient appliances and other purchases. Read the whole article here. This entry was posted on Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 at 10:46 pm. ...
