By Jim Gunshinan •
April 21, 2009
Recent articles in USA Today and California’s Flex Your Power e-Newswire discussed the phenomenon known in energy efficiency circles as “take back” or the “Snackwell Effect” (see “Consumers Can Sabotage Energy-Saving Efforts,” and “The Snackwell Effect: Consumers Sabotage Energy-Saving Efforts“).
Stanley Jevons first described the take back effect in 1865, so this is nothing new. Jevons observed that new efficient steam engines decreased coal consumption, which led to a drop in coal prices. But the lower [...]
By Jessop Petroski •
March 3, 2009
Take advantage of the recent stimulus bill’s incentives to make energy efficient home improvements when remodeling.
By Jessop Petroski •
February 23, 2009
How can energy efficiency at home give more by taking less? The need for energy efficient home improvements is at an all time high and there has never been a better time to address your home’s energy needs!
By Becky Striepe •
October 27, 2008
[Image credit: Colin at Flickr under a Creative Commons license]
The Home Depot is holding a contest for videos on home energy conservation. For the first prize video, the Atlanta-based chain is offering $5000 in Home Depot gift certificates towards energy-saving products at Home Depot and up to $2000 for installed insulation or radiant barrier products. You’ve got to hurry if you want to enter! Submissions are due by November 9th. They will be judging entries based on three categories:
By Adam Williams •
September 8, 2008
Swedish company Home Energy recently unveiled a new look for a home-based wind turbine. Opting away from the traditional rotor style, the Energy Ball funnels wind within the turbine’s blades. This innovation is hailed for its increased efficiency and lower noise levels and vibration, making it more appealing for small-scale, personal, home use.
Source: Inhabitat
By Jim Gunshinan •
April 21, 2008
These 5 folks are full of bright ideas. Image Source: PiccoloNamek
ACI trains home performance professionals through national and regional conferences and through the Web. Last week I participated in my eighth ACI national conference. The annual conference is where I go to network; learn about all aspects of home performance; recruit authors for Home Energy Magazine; and best of all, be inspired.
Here are a few of the people that I ran into last week who inspire me:
Don [...]
