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What do you Know and Think About Energy Efficiency?

As more people go “green” and realize the money saving benefits of energy efficiency, people are paying more attention to how they use energy at home.

The Conservation Conversations™ Energy Survey is a quick, informal survey that gives you the opportunity to share … Read More
Posted on October 28th, 2011

Innovation Avenue℠ Demonstrates the Future of Energy Efficient Neighborhoods

How will advancements in smart meter technology and energy efficiency tools change the way your neighborhood consumes energy? Reliant’s Innovation Avenue℠ is using a city block in Houston, Texas to provide a real neighborhood example of the benefits of energy efficient technology … Read More
Posted on October 26th, 2011

Are You Concerned About the Vampires in Your Home?

Vampires, they’ve gone beyond Halloween and into the popularity of mainstream media, but they are also the topic of conversation when it comes to your home. Devices that use standby power when they are turned off, but are still plugged in have … Read More
Posted on October 19th, 2011

The NFL Sheds New Light on Renewable Energy

It’s safe to say that when most people think of the NFL they don’t think about renewable energy. Unique energy partnerships are powering NFL stadiums, including FedEx Field and CenturyLink Field, with renewable energy. These new partnerships and renewable energy projects are … Read More
Posted on October 14th, 2011

The Great Energy Challenge: Change How We Think About and Consume Energy

National Geographic takes visitors beyond views of the world to tackle energy efficiency through The Great Energy Challenge.  This three year initiative helps readers and website visitors better understand the current energy situation. With a growing population, National Geographic asks, “how … Read More
Posted on October 12th, 2011

ENERGY STAR® PSAs Create Utility Bill Savings and Help Kids Become Heroes

The ENERGY STAR^® program has created a set of standards to define energy efficiency for consumers. Created through a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy, the ENERGY STAR^® program helps consumers save money … Read More
Posted on October 7th, 2011

Energy Awareness Month 2011: Turn Words into Action, Turn Action into Results

October, you know it by the turning of leaves and the return of brisk fall winds. For the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) October means a renewed focus on energy efficiency in federal facilities and Energy Awareness Month. The 2011 theme is: … Read More
Posted on October 5th, 2011