Energy Savers

The Energy Savers Blog Has Moved!

It's been just over a year now since we launched the Energy Savers Blog and it's been quite a ride for all of us bloggers. We started this venture a little uncertain of where it would go. Would anyone want to read? Would we have enough to write about? And most importantly, would it be worthwhile? We knew that this would be an experiment of sorts.

Luckily, it seems that the answer to all of our questions has so far been a resounding "yes." And while we all admit to still learning and continuing to adapt so we can best serve you through this blog, it seems that it's going to stick around for awhile.

So we have decided to move from our temporary sandbox here on Typepad and move to a more permanent home on energy.gov.

Specifically, you can now find the Energy Savers Blog at this URL: http://www.eereblogs.energy.gov/energysavers/

Finding Funding in Unexpected Places

Here at EERE, we hear a lot of questions from consumers who want to know what they can do to improve their homes, and what money, tax credits, and the like are out there to do that. That's a big topic, and one that we discuss quite a lot. But everyone likes a good story, so I thought today I'd share one from one of my coworkers here at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, called James, who leveraged opportunities from his county and the local utility to fund a brand new solar array and energy efficient water heater.

So here's how he did it!

How Will You Save Energy This Fall?

While summer is officially in full swing until later this month, Labor Day has come and gone and—for many Americans—the fall season has unofficially started. Fewer hours of sunlight and cooler temperatures mean you may already be thinking about how you'll save energy this fall.

How will you save energy this fall?

Each Thursday, you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers. Please comment with your answers, and also feel free to respond to other comments.