How to Really Save Energy (and Money)

Submitted by night reader on Wed, 10/10/2007 - 00:38
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http://www.economist.com/surveys/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9217972

The Economist has an article about no-lose energy conservation -- these are things we (as individuals and as governments) can do to reduce energy use and save money.

The problem is, these techniques aren't promoted or funded by public agencies. The bigshots are talking about biofuels, "clean coal", wind power, and (ghaaad) photovoltaics.

Economically, you get faster gains from things like insulation, solar water heating, fuel efficient commercial vehicles, and low-wattage lights.

(I kind of take back the title - it's not a super great article, but it has it's moments.)

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How to Really Save Energy

Submitted by Todd Kunioka on Fri, 10/12/2007 - 17:43.

Have I mentioned, yet, that I bought those compact flourscent bulbs back when they were still expensive and undependable?  That's my bit for the environment.  That, and riding the bus to work on most days.

How to Really Save Energy

Submitted by night reader on Sat, 10/13/2007 - 13:59.

Good news - the governator is going for solar water heating. So we'll get money for installing those, if we can. Many apartments already have them.

Lights Out L.A.

Submitted by Todd Kunioka on Mon, 10/15/2007 - 16:30.

On a related issue:  Lights Out, L.A.:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-localgovtqa15oct15,1,3030964.story?coll=la-headlines-california

Turnoff those unnecessary lights, save electricity, save money, and save our dark skies, one lightbulb at a time!