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Thermostats, Control Systems and Heating, Oh My!

By: Alyssa Swanson

With the winter season now in full swing, it is the perfect time to shed some light on programmable thermostats. A thermostat is a temperature-conscious switch that controls the temperature to which a house is heated or cooled. During the heating season a programmable thermostat … Read More
Posted on December 28th, 2012

FORE!

by Matt Reber, Real Energy User

Yesterday I played in a golf fundraiser to raise money for a cause near and dear to my heart but completely irrelevant to energy conservation so unfortunately none of the money raised will be going to any environmentally based non-profits.  What I do … Read More
Posted on July 23rd, 2012

Real Life Energy Blog: Shedding Light

As we approach the 236^th birthday of this great country, let us look at how far we have come and be thankful for the daily amenities that we may take for granted.

In science class … Read More
Posted on July 3rd, 2012

I am HOT, You are COLD

Introducing a new blogger, Matt Reber…  Matt will blog about real life and how we really use energy in our lives, not the academics of energy management.  Like in his first blog…  you can have the most energy efficiencent air conditioner in the whole … Read More
Posted on June 29th, 2012

Beyond the Flick of a Switch: Where Energy Comes From

Ever wonder where your energy comes from? You use energy in a variety of ways to keep your home comfortable. Most of the energy used in your home provides space heating, while a little over a quarter, or twenty-five percent, of energy … Read More
Posted on May 14th, 2012

Water Efficiency: Save Money and a Precious Natural Resource

 by Sam Zastrow, Outreach and Education Market Manager 

Are you letting a valuable natural resource go right down the drain? With spring showers upon us and warm summer months quickly approaching its time to take another look at how … Read More
Posted on May 11th, 2012

Add More Green to Your Spring with Energy Efficiency

 by Sam Zastrow, Outreach and Education Market Manager

Are you changing your energy habits with the changing seasons? As we transition between weather patterns in the spring and fall there are transitions you should make at home to save … Read More
Posted on May 9th, 2012

Moving? Tips to Save Energy During Your Move

Are you moving this spring or summer? You’re not alone, every summer about 40 million Americans move. Saving money should be somewhere in that long moving to-do list. Save yourself some money in the moving process with energy efficiency tips for moving … Read More
Posted on May 4th, 2012

Stay Safe: Gas and Electric Power Line Safety Tips

With spring upon us, many people are getting back to their gardens, yard work and home improvement projects. Just as you should be mindful … Read More
Posted on May 2nd, 2012

Go Outside! 5 Ways to Save Energy this Summer

 by Sam Zastrow, Outreach and Education Market Manager 

Looking for simple energy efficiency solutions to help you save energy and money at home? Conservation Conversations™ has provided our top five energy efficiency tips to help you save energy at … Read More
Posted on April 30th, 2012