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An SDG&E utility meter is shown at a MASH-funded solar housing project in National City, California

Science Oct 04

Are ‘vampire devices’ draining energy in your home? Here’s what to do

By Stephanie Sy, Andrew Corkery

Nation Jul 11

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Feeling the heat? Here are some ways to lower your electric bill

Heating and cooling are typically the power players of home energy use.

By Tim McPhillips

Science Jul 08

Woman Adjusts Thermostat
Analysis: Does turning the A/C off when you’re not home actually save electricity?

Which is more efficient: running the air conditioning all summer long without break, or turning it off during the day when you’re not there to enjoy it? Three engineers run the numbers.

By Aisling Pigott, Jennifer Scheib, Kyri Baker, The Conversation

Nation Sep 09

FILE PHOTO: Californians urged to cut power use during extreme heat
California’s electricity demand breaks all-time record during severe heat wave

Tuesday’s peak demand reached 52,061 megawatts, according to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the corporation that operates the state’s electrical grid.

By Jenna Cohen

Science Dec 07

Column: Trump Tower, the skyscraper and the future of urban development

Trump Tower is loaded with polished metal and stone and clad in reflective glass. Will it stand just for the questionable taste of the one percent, or could it stimulate more creative, sustainable approaches to urban development?…

By Kevin D. Murphy for The Conversation

Jun 05

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Global Warming Presents New Business Opportunities

As various groups push to raise awareness of the adverse effects of global warming and energy prices continue to rise, companies are advertising greener, cleaner products that may cost a little more.

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President Bush’s Memo Calling for Energy Conservation

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The following is the text of President Bush's memo calling for energy conservation at federal facilities.

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