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• Use Clean Energy

  Buy Green Power Portland General Electric ( greenpoweroregon.com ) Purchase 100% of your energy for .012 kWh (usually $9 per month) with Green Source, or buy units of wind power with Clean Wind for $2.50 per unit (about 25% average usage). Clark Public... Posted Nov 19 2009, 07:47 PM by EcoMetro Editors with | with no comments TAGS: HOME, energy

• Eco Labels Don’t Always Wash

  On a recent trip to the supermarket, my wife brought home a new detergent for the dishwashing machine. We both responded favorably to the “Eco” labeling on the soap, which indicated that it did not include phosphorous. Increases in phosphorous in waterways... Posted May 15 2009, 01:54 PM by Scott Thomsen with | with no comments TAGS: HOME, energy, Energy Star, Starting Now

• Now It’s Even Easier to Use Compact Fluorescent Bulbs and Recycle for Free

  In my job I attend a lot of community events to share the same energy conservation message THIS SPACE is dedicated to: simple steps can cut your electricity use and keep a few extra bucks in your pocket. One of the best and easiest options is to switch... Posted Nov 10 2008, 04:45 PM by Scott Thomsen with | with no comments TAGS: HOME, energy, energy efficiency, Starting Now

• Solar Floodlights

  I’ve been looking to replace the flood light in my small backyard because it makes a loud annoying buzz and puts out a cold unwelcoming light. I suppose these are not bad qualities to keep burglars away, but I’ve wanted something a bit quieter and warmer... Posted Sep 03 2008, 01:15 PM by Will Villota with | with no comments TAGS: LIVE, energy, lighting

• Recycle Your Energy

  A planet-friendly trend appears to be taking off around some new thinking in how we use energy. There are many activities from manufacturing steel to storing data on computer servers that require significant electricity or other power and generate heat... Posted Apr 28 2008, 03:00 PM by Scott Thomsen with | with 2 comment(s) TAGS: HOME, energy, energy efficiency, Starting Now

• Earth Hour, March 29th: Go Dark to Help Others See the Light

  The dark of night has an incredible impact on humans. It limits our vision and heightens our sense of vulnerability. Neighborhoods that are friendly, bustling or eclectic during the day become vacant no-walk zones after sundown. Fighting that embedded... Posted Mar 18 2008, 08:46 PM by Scott Thomsen with | with no comments TAGS: HOME, energy, energy efficiency, lighting, Starting Now

• Act! Energy!

  Sustainability is slowly, but surely capturing the minds of a generation. With the disaster of the Iraq War still weighing on our economy; our consciences, 3 dollar a gallon gasoline and of course global warming, we seem to be rapidly approaching the... Posted Dec 19 2007, 05:20 PM by Eric Loebel with | with no comments TAGS: HOME, energy

• Solar Power

  It may feel like we don’t see the sun much in the Pacific NW, but Oregon is a surprisingly good zone for solar power. Solar electric panels or solar water heaters are both viable options with state and federal incentives. If you still haven’t visited... Posted Sep 29 2007, 10:44 PM by EcoMetro Editors with | with no comments TAGS: HOME, energy, renewable energy, solar

• Renewable Energy Options

  Once you’ve made your home as energy efficient as possible you can purchase power generated by wind farms, geothermal, or biomass. PGE customers can purchase 100% clean wind power for $3.50 per 200kW, or renewable power from wind, geothermal, and biomass... Posted Sep 29 2007, 10:39 PM by EcoMetro Editors with | with no comments TAGS: HOME, carbon offsets, energy, renewable energy, solar, wind

• Energy Efficiency and Savings

  How many Oregonians does it take to screw in an energy efficient light bulb? The answer is just one, and the results are big. Each standard bulb you replace with a compact fluorescent light will keep one ton of CO2out of the atmosphere and last long enough... Posted Sep 29 2007, 10:23 PM by EcoMetro Editors with | with no comments TAGS: HOME, appliances, energy, energy efficiency, lighting

• Ecometro Active: Audit Your Home or Apartment

  Get an online home energy audit from the Energy Trust of Oregon . This step-by-step calculator will show renters and homeowners where to check, what to fix, and how to keep energy — and money — from going out the window. You may even qualify for incentives... Posted Sep 29 2007, 10:16 PM by EcoMetro Editors with | with no comments TAGS: HOME, Ecomaniac, energy, energy efficiency