Minnesota Energy Challenge

If you are looking to install new flooring in your house, check out this guide for all the pros and cons of certain types of flooring and their environmental impacts. The guide includes the traditional options of wood and carpet to newer types of popular flooring, like concrete...

This past weekend we had an unusually wonderful Sunday because we got an extra hour of sun. But with the changing seasons, (and by that I mean winter is coming!), it means that we will have even less precious Minnesota sunshine or daylight...

Federal Trade Commission I think I speak for many of us when I say – ABOUT TIME. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is finally considering putting labels on light bulbs to help us figure out which bulbs are worth buying! “It’s a big deal,” said Mitch Katz, an agency spokesman. “It’s ...

Hopefully the weather will be a-ok for all you trick-or-treaters tomorrow night – and here are some tips to help you save money and stay efficient this Halloween! Remember to bring your reusable bag for all your loot. ...

Do you have a pile of old cellphones on your desk? Or maybe an old laptop? Well, now is the time to recycle or donate them properly. Engadget makes this easy by compiling a list of every large manufacturer and their recycling policies and donation programs...

This Saturday, October 24, is International Day of Climate Action. This has also been dubbed 350 day. What is the meaning of 350 you might wonder...

This Saturday, October 24th, the Midtown Farmer’s Market will be hosted by the Metro Clean Energy Resource Team, Do It Green! Minnesota and the Minnesota Energy Challenge! ...

Last week, on October 15, the University of Minnesota won first place in the lighting design at the Dept. of Energy Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C...

When most of us receive our energy bills, we grimace at the cost and pay it. It’s easy to not even realize what we are paying for or how we could change it. Don’t fall prey to the pay and dismiss act! A...

Are you worried about losing fresh air in your home if you seal it up to make it more efficient? Worry no more! Besides the obvious benefits of saving money on your energy bill, you will actually make the air in your home fresher and healthier if you insulate, seal, and ventilate your home...

President Obama has declared October is National Energy Awareness Month: I, Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2009 as National Energy Awareness Month...

Habitat for Humanity Minnesota has already built 400 homes that exceed ENERGY STAR 5 Star and Green Communities energy efficiency standards. The lucky owners of these homes who toiled to build them now get to reap the benefits of paying only $30-$40 for heating each month! What could be better...

Many of us, including myself, joined the SIGG bottle trend after learning about harmful chemicals like Bisphenoyl-A that can leach into our water from certain plastic water bottles. But I was outraged to find out that SIGG bottles contain BPA too...

This Wednesday, October 7, is International Walk to School Day. Have your child join with students from all over the world, through walking, biking, rolling, or skating to school. In the U.S., International Walk to School Day is expected to include 5,000 schools from all 50 states...