CNN reports that in the spring of 2008, cable network HGTV will be giving away a green home on Hilton Head Island, SC, near miles of popular beaches and an eco-friendly golf resort. The house will be located in Tradition Hilton Head, a 5,300-acre master-planned community near the popular beach resort. During the HGTV [...]
According to CNN, Al Gore has made major improvements to the energy efficiency of his much-criticized Nashville mansion. The 80-year-old home, once labeled an “energy pig”, now rates as one of the nation’s most environmentally friendly according to Kim Shinn of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Gore has installed solar panels, a rainwater-collection system and [...]
The U.S. Department of Energy Energy-Efficiency and Renewable Energy website has an excellent guide to energy-efficient water heating. Since water heating can account for 14%–25% of the total energy consumed in your home, the following strategies can help reduce your energy usage and environmental impact:
Reduce Hot Water Use
You can lower your water heating [...]