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What do consumers really think about efficient lighting?

February 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

From The Daily Green:

The second annual Sylvania Socket Survey was just released, illuminating consumer attitudes and behaviors when it comes to energy-efficient, green lighting. According to the report, a whopping 74% of respondents are now using compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), although the same fraction are not aware of the impending congressional ban on incandescent bulbs [...]

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PORTAL and ACHP to host consumer workshops

January 8th, 2010 · No Comments

Learn how to do or direct your own energy efficient improvements. Attend an informative workshop FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Workshops are brought to you by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation.
The following workshops will be held from 6-8 pm at the Cold Climate Housing Research Center, 1000 Fairbanks Street, near West Valley High School and the University [...]

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Category: Building Structure · Energy, Information · Events · Northern Living · PORTAL · Sustainable Living
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In your home, let the sun shine in

November 18th, 2009 · No Comments

ASK A BUILDER
By CCHRC Staff
The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life.
Q: Why is it beneficial to have south-facing windows on a home?
Because of the orientation with the sun, south-facing windows bring in both [...]

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Category: Alaskan Efforts · Building Structure · Energy, Information · Northern Living
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How green is your shelter?

June 11th, 2009 · No Comments

From the New York Times on Wednesday, June 11, 2009:
Environmental savings can be elusive, and the benefits and costs confusing. To help households wade through the information, consultants armed with stepladders and gadgets are selling advice on energy efficiency, indoor air quality and even methods for creating an eco-conscious wardrobe.
The field of personal and home [...]

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Category: Energy, Information · Energy, Renewable · Recycling · Sustainable Living
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Energy Savings Pays

August 21st, 2008 · No Comments

BY: John Davies, Cold Climate Housing Research Center
Energy Focus: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner August 21st, 2008, Section A3
Is your head swimming with all the talk about energy costs, weatherization, and energy rebates? Are you looking for a good, comprehensive source of information that explains the basics of energy use in your home and what steps you [...]

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Category: Energy Focus Articles · Energy, Information · Energy, Renewable · Mechanical Systems · Recycling · Sustainable Living
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Save a little energy by choosing the right lights

August 13th, 2008 · No Comments

From the Fairbanks Daily Newsminer August 11, 2008.
Here’s an amazing fact: About 10 percent of the energy used by a regular incandescent light bulb goes to produce light. The rest is wasted as heat. Though heat is always nice in our cold winters, it is very inefficient heat at a very high cost.
Energy-efficient lights produce [...]

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Atlanta Business Chronicle:Home Depot begins CFL recycling program

June 24th, 2008 · No Comments

From the Atlanta Business Chronicle June 24, 2008
The Home Depot Inc. has started a national program to help people recycle compact fluorescent light bulbs at all of its 1,973 U.S. stores.
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