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Top 5 Articles We Want You to See Today
A recent trip to Home Depot and Costco showed CFL's are now cheaper to buy than normal bulbs per hour and have improved; now they're really a no-brainer! LED's still pricey.
New word about a great product that could save you lots of money in places you never really look -- your air ducts.
The DOE, attempting to push faster EV charger adoption, has developed a template to help local governments design permits for residential EV chargers and speed approval processes. They also created a training video, read more...
Ethanol as a fuel source can make sense if you live in an area with plenty of stations. But to decide if it makes sense to convert your gas car to flex fuels requires you know the cost savings, then you can calc. an ROI. Here's a calculator to help...
Bill Gates sounds off on many energy subjects in a Wired interview. But to EF's Martin Fleischmann, his thoughts on solar's future lack power -- he uses wrong analogies and once again misreads history. Read the long article...
Audits cost less than a car 60K tune up but can save you more, and are more pleasant than a physical! So why don't more people do them? Learn about it here.
There are so many ways to save on your home electricity bills, and several small investments that you can do yourself with very fast payback. Or many larger projects have a great return (and increase the value of your home!), but you will need expert help to do them.
Some of these are obvious like better insulation and efficient lights, but a full energy audit is always the best way to help you prioritize:
Renewable Energy comes in many forms, though most people think of either solar panels or wind power. 
Certainly solar and wind are the largest and most prevalent, but geothermal heat pumps and biomass energy can be good options for long-term energy savings too. Energy storage is also a key part of the equation. Read more here:
Alternative fuels, basically any fuels not derived from oil or coal, are at an exciting juncture -- new improvements can ultimately help America wean itself from its dependence on unstable foreign oil sources and drive lower gas prices too.
Aside from the latest info and helpful how-to articles, we will help you find refueling stations are for alt. fuels in your area. Read more here:
There are many places to see brochures on the latest non-gas vehicles; our goal is different -- to give you the latest news you can use on the most innovative new electric vehicles, hybrids, natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles, and those using flex fuels. 
As important as the cars are the recharging or servicing station options available, and we'll show you the latest info in your area on how to fill up. The emphasis will always be as much on practicality of use as well as cost per mile driven, both things that matter most -- unless you want pure performance. In that case, most of these cars will not disappoint either!
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Office energy efficiency is a priority for large busineses, where costs and savings run into the millions and justify dedicated energy consultants. Energy saving programs are not so often considered by small and medium sized businesses, but they should be -- without much upfront expenditure smaller businesses and landlords can save a lot and get great ROI. Energy investments that lead to savings can make a real impact on bottom line results, and it usually starts with an expert audit. Click the photo at left to learn more.
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