This Month on Energy Savers: October 2011
Updated: 2011-10-31 13:17:01
: This Month on Energy Savers : October 2011 October 31, 2011 07:50 Fall is in the air , and October has us thinking about ways to keep warm through the fall and winter months . In case you've missed anything this month , here's a recap of . October On the Blog , In Case You Missed It This Month Energize Your Neighborhood this Halloween : Carve an Energy Pumpkin Getting Ready to Set the Thermostat Low And Keep it There Happy Hallogreen Fall : Energy Saving Changes with the Season Renewable Energy : A Centuries-old Tradition Videos on Clean Energy That Give You the Basics and More Thoughts on a Two-Year Race Solar Decathlon : Appalachian State Wins People's Choice Award Weekly Questions Did You Share Your Answer How Are You Planning to Save Energy This Halloween Are You Ready for Fall Have
: Are You Ready for Fall Fall : Energy Saving Changes with the Season October 18, 2011 06:42 I'm sure you've noticed the change in seasons by now . Fall brings cooler weather , and with it my thoughts turn to warm things like putting blankets on the couch , enjoying my fireplace , and adjusting my thermostat as little as possible , of course One thing we did over the weekend is we insulated our water heater Depending on how efficient your water heater tank is , adding insulation can reduce standby heat losses by 25 45 and save you around 4 9 in water heating costs . Since water heating contributes an average of 18 to the typical home utility bill , it's definitely worth it to add insulation The package I bought was under 25, and it only took my husband and me about 15 minutes to install .
: Fall : Energy Saving Changes with the Season Renewable Energy : A Centuries-old Tradition October 17, 2011 12:04 One of the benefits of living in the Nation's capital is direct access to so many great museums . From outdoor works of art at the Sculpture Garden to live butterflies at the National History museum there's something out there to spark your interest and feed your . curiosity First geothermal power plant , 1904, Lardarello Italy . My personal favorite is the National Gallery of Art there you can take free guided tours almost any day of the week . On a recent tour , a guide explained the significance and history of Ginevra de' Benci the only portrait by Leonardo da Vinci in the Western . Hemisphere I learned that da Vinci one of the most recognizable names in the world of art
The EcoCAR 2 Fall Workshop isn’t just about training sessions – participating teams also had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at one of GM’s most unique facilities, the Powertrain Performance Build Center (PBC). Located in Wixom, Michigan, the PBC produces specialized, high-image powertrains for General Motors’ premier vehicles. EcoCAR 2 students got to [...]
Have You Seen Our Energy 101 Videos Videos on Clean Energy That Give You the Basics and More October 11, 2011 06:37 One of the most exciting things about the work that I do is having the opportunity to get out of the office and talk with the public about energy efficiency and renewable energy . Last month , we held the U.S . Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 here in Washington , D.C . at the National Mall's West Potomac Park . Talking with visitors to the event , I got to meet people from many walks of life , some of whom are already very knowledgeable about clean energy technologies and some who are curious and eager to learn more . One of the things I always tell people who ask me for more information is to come check out the videos on DOE's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy