Happy Friday, indeed. I can’t believe this is the 400th post for the Minnesota Energy Challenge blog! We talk about a lot of different things on this blog – local events, new gadgets and gizmos that can help you save energy in your home, funny videos and, of course, all the ways that we can save money and stay comfortable in our homes. Here are a few of the most popular posts in this blog’s history:

Wasted, Wasted Energy (April 7, 2008)

A lot of readers keep coming back to this blog post about a New York Times article that found that over HALF of the energy produced in the United States is wasted before anyone can ever use it.

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb FAQ (October 10, 2007)

People still have a lot of questions about compact fluorescent light bulbs – their color, their disposal, the different kinds and where they can be used…no surprise that our frequently asked questions section has stayed at the top of the popular posts lists since it was published over two years ago!

Challenge Intro/FAQ (September 25, 2007)

What is this “Energy Challenge” thing, anyway? This FAQ has been pretty popular, but it’s about to change drastically. There are some very neat changes coming to the Minnesota Energy Challenge in the coming months, so keep your eyes peeled for the latest news.