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Americans invest over 75% of their utility dollars on heating, cooling, lighting, cooking and running other appliances in their homes.
Americans invest over 75% of their utility dollars on heating, cooling, lighting, cooking and running other appliances in their homes. In fact, heating the shower water for a family of four can cost as much as $33 a month. Another …
Thanks to all who came to URE Energy Day!
Union Rural Electric Cooperative held its first ever Energy Day on Saturday, March 17th. Attending members heard “No Cost/Low Cost Energy Efficiency Tips” and “The Home Energy Audit” presentations from Paul Gillespie, URE energy advisor. These sessions provided members with …
Marvell chip makes appliances and LED lights smart
by Martin LaMonica Marvell Semiconductor is trying to get in on the ground floor of the smart home. Today at the Consumer Electronics Show, the company announced a chipset that can add wireless networking to home appliances and LED light …
Making Energy Investment Decisions: The Time Value of Money
Key Points The principle that the value of money changes over time is important in making investment choices. Net present value and internal rate of return are financial analysis tools that account for the time value of money. The right …
Useless grass could become the next biofuel
David Perlman, Chronicle Science Editor Wednesday, October 12, 2011 BERKELEY – One day in the not-too-distant future, we might be filling our cars with fuel made from useless grass. A Berkeley biologist has transferred a gene from a variety of corn …
Happening this month: The 2011 Solar Decathlon
Students are once again vying to design and build the most cost-effective, energy-efficient and prettiest solar-powered home. Two must-sees in Washington, DC this fall: one, the newly unveiled (though not officially dedicated due to hurricane upset) monument to Dr. Martin Luther …
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Save Energy, Save Money. Tip of the Day
Central Air Conditioners Why they don’t always live up to expectations.
Ever wonder why some rooms of your home may not be as comfortable as others in the summer? In most cases the culprits are the room return air ductwork. Even if you are exhausting cool air into the room you …
Renewable Greenhouse
Co-op Member Breaks New Ground, Blending Renewable Technology and Green Growing for Sustainability
Glacier Ridge
Since 1968, URE has had one provider for electricity generation – Buckeye Power. That changed on July 3, 2007, and a door opened to the future of alternative power. It was a rainy day, so the solar array was not …
