• Builds the connection between energy use and environmental impact
• Emphasizes the importance of adopting energy efficient behaviors
• Gives people the skills to make common energy efficiency improvements at … Read More
Posted on April 25th, 2012

Make This the Year of Less Impact

Still feeling the energy of Earth Day? Looking for ways to take action? Make 2012 the year of less impact with energy efficiency information and resources from Conservation Conversations^®.

For many people using energy is just like breathing, you don’t have to think … Read More
Posted on April 23rd, 2012

How Will You Take Action on Earth Day?

by Sam Zastrow, Outreach and Education Market Manager 

Twenty million Americans celebrated the first Earth Day on April 22^nd, 1970. Americans celebrated in streets, parks and auditoriums to rally for a healthy, sustainable environment. The 42^nd Earth Day falls … Read More
Posted on April 19th, 2012

ENERGY STAR Kick-Off: 2012 Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR Campaign

Conservation Conversations^® wants to wish the ENERGY STAR program a happy birthday! Over the past 20 years, ENERGY STAR has helped Americans save a total of nearly $230 billion on utility bills and prevented more than … Read More
Posted on April 18th, 2012

The Growth of Electronics: Home Energy and Disposal

by Sam Zastrow, Outreach and Education Market Manager 

The growth and innovation of electronics has increased the number of electronic devices in a household and the amount of energy they consume. At the same time, the development of new … Read More
Posted on April 16th, 2012

Take Behavior Change Action: Save Energy and Reduce Your Impact

by Sam Zastrow, Outreach and Education Market Manager 

As we approach Earth Day, April 22^nd, it’s important to identify opportunities for reduced environmental impact. Are you an average energy consumer? How can you change your behavior at home to … Read More
Posted on April 13th, 2012

Go with the Flow: Learn More About Hydropower

by Sam Zastrow, Outreach and Education Market Manager 

What is the largest source of renewable energy in the United States? Hydropower accounted for 63% of the electricity generated from renewable sources and 6% of total U.S. electricity in 2011. … Read More
Posted on April 11th, 2012

Catch Some Rays: Solar Panels Harness the Sun’s Power

It’s hard to ignore the power of the sun, especially as the seasons change from winter to spring and spring into summer. Many of us appreciate the warmer temperatures and additional hours of sunlight during spring and summer months, but households, businesses … Read More
Posted on April 4th, 2012