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Achieving Home Energy Efficiency Can Be Easier Than You Think

Leading Energy Provider Offers Important Spring Efficiency Tips for HomeownersStamford, CT – March 15, 2011  - After a brutal winter for much of the nation, spring finally seems to be around the corner.  For many homeowners this means a time to throw open the windows, sweep off the patio and turn to preparing their house and garden for warmer weather. Whether homeowners are simply fixing up their house or perhaps preparing it to sell, one leading energy provider wants to encourage residents to factor energy efficiency into their spring home prep plans. “Spring is the perfect time to

Consumers To Start Seeing Their Homes In A Whole New Light

Incandescent bulbs soon to become a thing of the pastStamford, CT – March 1, 2011  - For more than 100 years incandescent bulbs have brought light to the darkness, illuminating homes and offices across the country.   Soon however manufacturing companies will begin phasing out the incandescent light bulbs in favor of more energy efficient lighting, the result of a 2007 law signed by President George W. Bush in order to reduce energy emissions and greenhouse gases. The law requires manufacturers to discontinue the production of traditional 100-watt bulbs and will require consumers to

Spikes In Oil Prices and Unrest in Middle East Could Mean a Boost for the Electric Car

Recent events may help pave the way for the success of the electric carStamford, CT – February 24, 2011 – Oil prices have been on a roller coaster ride in recent weeks thanks to unrest in the Middle East, with crude oil prices briefly topping $103 a barrel on Thursday before retreating.  Many industry experts predict volatility and rising oil prices for at least the immediate future and perhaps much longer.  Proponents of the electric car say if there is a silver lining to be found it is that the unpredictable oil market may help make Americans more receptive to the advent of the electric

The Choices You Make In The Kitchen Affect More Than Just The Taste Of The Food

Simple kitchen tips can mean big changes in energy efficiencyStamford, CT – February 17, 2011 –  The phrase «Home Energy Efficiency» causes most of us to immediately think about triple-paned windows and «Energy Star» appliances.  Important energy savers to be sure.  However, as one energy efficiency expert counsels, not all changes have to be big or expensive to make a difference.  Many of the small choices we make every day can impact our energy usage as well. According to Daniel Lanzilotta, owner of The Mindful Chef and an executive chef/chef educator, here are some simple tips to

Turning Up The Heat In The Kitchen Can Affect More Than Just The Food

Simple kitchen tips can mean big changes in energy efficiencyStamford, CT – February 11, 2011 –  When you talk about cooking most of us immediately think about recipes, ingredients and utensils.  Energy efficiency is not typically the first thing that springs to mind.  However, according to one kitchen expert, small changes in how we cook can have a big impact on how efficient we are in the kitchen. According to Daniel Lanzilotta, owner of The Mindful Chef and an executive chef/chef educator, here are some simple tips to turn your kitchen into an energy efficient «Hot Zone» 1. Avoid

Building A “Green House” May Be Easier Than People Think

Connecticut Business offers innovative new building materials to homebuildersStamford, CT – February 5, 2011 – When it comes to building a new home, few people would look to paper, recycled glass and old blue jeans for building materials.  However, according to The Center for Green Building in Bridgeport, Connecticut, all of those items provide greater health, energy efficiency and sustainability than the materials most of us are used to using. Erin Buckley started the eco-friendly building supply business after her husband, a building contractor, was constantly sick.  “As we did our

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