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Do two good deeds at once by recycling used magazines where they will be read and enjoyed. Hospitals, clinics, and public and and private social service agencies don't have money in their budgets these days for subscriptions and will welcome general interest and children's publications for their waiting rooms. You might also find a neighbor or a friend who would enjoy regularly receiving magazines of special interest.

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Washington Reinstates Energy Tax Credits

Energy tax credits which lapsed at the end of 2007 were resurrected under authority of a bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Bush on October 3. The "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 reinstates the residential tax

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Published Thu, Oct 16 2008 3:44 PM by Jann Swanson

Filed under: Energy tax credits, photovoltaic, solar water heating

Higher Energy Costs Point to Importance of Audits

In order to save money on utility bills it is imperative to know what you are spending, why and where. Most people know what electric service, gas, and water are costing each month and that fuel prices are projected to rise dramatically before winter

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Published Mon, Oct 13 2008 3:03 PM by Jann Swanson

Filed under: thermographic scans, energy audit, energy use, blower door test

Year-Round, Vampires Suck Energy & Cash

Halloween! Ghosts, goblins, witches, and vampires will soon be loose in the land and, while three of them will cost a homeowner repeated trips to the door and maybe $10 in miniature Snickers bars, vampires can cost real money. A vampire is an appliance

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Published Thu, Oct 09 2008 11:03 AM by Jann Swanson

Filed under: vampire applicances, standby power

Energy Star Provides Guide to Efficiency for Consumers

Anyone who has shopped for a major appliance in the last 15 or 16 years has seen the bright yellow Energy Star sticker that is pasted to the body of each, with the most energy efficient product earning a rating as Energy Star qualified. All major home

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Published Mon, Oct 06 2008 4:28 PM by Jann Swanson

Filed under: energy star ratings, energy star

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Washington Reinstates Energy Tax Credits

Higher Energy Costs Point to Importance of Audits

Year-Round, Vampires Suck Energy & Cash

Energy Star Provides Guide to Efficiency for Consumers