Do Refrigerator Thermostat 'Setups' Save Energy?
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In its February 1994 issue, Consumer Reports described tests performed on a collection of upscale refrigerators. One feature tested was energy use. [continue reading]
Carrots and Sticks From Washington
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Curious changes are occurring in branches of the federal government that deal with home energy use. Funding to save energy in homes is increasing while budgets for more glamorous items like space stations are being cut. This is happening, despite a struggle in Congress over funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. [continue reading]
A Journey through the Gray Literature
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The energy efficiency business suffers from a critical shortage of reliable, unbiased technical data on new products and techniques. [continue reading]
Low-Flow Showerheads, Family Strife, and Cold Feet
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It is a documented fact that low-flow showerheads generally save less energy than a simple change in flow calculation would indicate. [continue reading]
The Green Plug Dilemma
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Several new types of electricity-saving devices are becoming common. These gadgets rely on electronics to operate an appliance more efficiently. [continue reading]
Lighting Is the Litmus Test
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Chances are, buying a new furnace or water heater is not going to have much effect on the aesthetic character of your house. Changing your lighting, on the other hand, can have a tremendous impact--not just on aesthetics--but also on productivity and comfort. [continue reading]
Cheap Electricity II
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About a year-and-a-half ago, I wrote about the appearance of "Cheap Electricity" caused by plummeting natural gas prices and the onset of independent power producers generating power with gas turbines (see HEJuly/Aug `93, p.2). Some independents are producing electricity for less than 3.5¢/kWh. [continue reading]
Annals of Energy Auditing: The Case of the Refrigerator with Rounded Corners
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My telephone doesn't ring that often. Face it, people just don't need the services of an expert on energy use of refrigerators every day or every week, for that matter. [continue reading]
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