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Do Savings Come Out in the Wash?

A Large-Scale Study of Residential Laundry Systems

Shrinking Bills on Shrunken Fridges

Author: Alan Meier

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March 01, 1998

Can public housing agencies acquire energy-efficient appliances, and do they really save money? A recent program demonstrates that both answers are yes. [continue reading]

An AHAM Update

Author: Alan Meier

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January 01, 1998

Careful readers of the June 1997 directory of refrigerators from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) noticed remarkable improvements in efficiency. [continue reading]

Energy Efficiency in the European Union

Author: Benoît Lebot and Paul Waide

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January 01, 1998

Domotechnica is primarily a trade fair for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of small and large domestic appliances. However, it's also a unique occasion for those concerned with energy conservation and environmental protection to gauge how their activities have influenced the industry. [continue reading]

Home, Home on the Range Hood

Author: Dave Brook

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November 01, 1997

Exhausting heat and moisture in the summer can keep a house cooler and reduce air conditioning costs. And running a fan whenever someone is cooking will eliminate most water vapor, grease, and combustion products from the kitchen. [continue reading]

The Rage for Aquaria

Author: Marla Sanchez and Alan Meier

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September 01, 1997

Residential energy auditors often dismiss or overlook aquaria in their assessments. Yet nearly one in every 12 households owns at least one aquarium. [continue reading]

Pulling the Plug on Leaking Electricity

Author: Wolfgang Huber

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July 01, 1997

Electronics manufacturers have been producing an increasing number of products, such as TVs, VCRs, and compact audio systems, that do not have a true off switch. [continue reading]