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Electric Cars: Faster Than a Speeding Bullet

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Think electric cars are slow? Think again. There’s actually a long history of speedy ones! An electric car called La Jamais Contente (“The Never Satisfied”) was the first vehicle—gas or electric—to go over 60 miles per hour. And that was in 1899!

Last week, the electric car Venturi Buckeye Bullet 2.5 hit a whopping 320 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah. Its team also garnered a Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) world land speed record for an ...

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How to Buy an Energy-Efficient TV

Please note that the list of TVs here is not comprehensive and is compiled by a third party. The inclusion or omission of a product does not constitute any endorsement, representation, or opinion by Microsoft regarding the companies, products, or services listed herein.

panasonic-tc-42px24 So you’re searching for a new TV—but not just any TV. You need one that’ll look great when you’re watching Law & Order reruns and still be energy efficient. But how do you choose? Is there ...

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Save Energy with These Back-to-School Gadgets

 

back-to-school Going back to school means stocking up on the essentials. This year, consider adding some that run on renewable energy, or energy-efficient gadgets to help you save energy, water, and money! Hey, maybe you can pay back your student loans that much faster (or just have more to spend on coffee).

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What Is an Energy Vampire?

energy-vampire-garlic Several recent Hohm blog posts have mentioned energy vampires, including Holly’s post on energy saving ideas for Father’s Day and a recent Ask the Expert piece on efficiency tips for apartment dwellers. But just what is an energy vampire?

First, some good news: no need to stock up on garlic and wooden stakes. An energy vampire is simply an appliance or electronic device—think your TV or microwave—that uses small amounts of energy 24 hours a day, even ...

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The Most Energy-Efficient Laptops

Please note that the list of laptops here is not comprehensive and is compiled by a third party. The inclusion or omission of a product does not constitute any endorsement, representation, or opinion by Microsoft regarding the companies, products, or services listed herein.

sony-laptop-vpcp113kx Although I have a desktop computer, my laptop gets quite the workout. Its portability makes it perfect for my favorite writing pose: pajamas on, feet up, pillows at back, laptop perched on my lap. How convenient ...

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Win a Free Home Energy Monitor from Treehugger and Hohm!

blue-line-powercost-monitor-wifi Hohmies, want to check your energy use in almost real time with a free energy monitor? Then enter to win Blue Line’s PowerCost Monitor and WiFi today!

Hohm and Treehugger are partnering to give away the system on August 4, 11, and 18, and you can submit your name every day to win. (The units retail for approximately $249; Treehugger has the official rules here.) The PowerCost Monitor is a handheld unit displaying how much electricity you’re using—and how ...

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Organic HVAC Systems

This morning after grabbing my first cup of joe at work I received a message from one of our community members John J. Jerabek alerting me to a research doc that NASA put together. So I hunkered down at my desk preparing myself for a 50 page report; to my surprise it was concise, to the point and contained some great information I haven’t seen before about going green at home.

The article John sent over talks about Bill ...

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Let it rain! Let it rain!

Anytime I hear someone mention “low flow”, the Seinfeld episode featuring low flow shower heads pops in my head. If you’ve haven’t seen the episode you can watch a sample below.

 

 

Luckily low flow shower technology has made great strides in their functionality and design since that episode aired. One low flow shower head that I’ve come to love is the Danze Low-Flow Shower head. Sipping only 1.5 gpm, this shower head is made of solid brass ...

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LED lighting: More saving, less hassle than CFLs

 

Just as we’re all getting used to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), a new lighting technology based on light emitting diodes (LEDs) is coming to market. Should you care? Yes – they’ll save you even more energy and money -- and LEDs don’t come with some of the drawbacks that drive people crazy about CFLs.

 

 

LEDs may seem like a new technology, but you are already surrounded by them. They are used for the little indicator lights in ...

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Announcing our Welcome Hohm Challenge Winners!

Last November we kicked off the Welcome Hohm Video Challenge and asked you, our Hohm community, to submit a short video and/or photo showing what you've done (or would like to do) to make your home more energy efficient. The creativity and diversity of your ideas and efforts did not disappoint. Thanks to all who participated — we're truly inspired by your passion and commitment.

 

And now, it’s with great pleasure that we announce our winners.

 

First prize ...

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