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Gasoline & Your Car (11)
There are many ways to cut down on automotive fuel costs. With so many options available, it is best to know how alternative fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel, hybrid cars, and ways to maximize your car's fuel efficiency can save you money.

Understanding Energy (5)
In order to save energy, you have to understand the basics of energy and energy use. This category provides you with enough background information and definitons to start your energy saving plan off right.

Energy Efficient Appliances (10)
Every wonder what Energy Star is? Or how to read your appliance's energy guide? Find out how choosing the right appliance can help you save energy and cut your electricity costs.

Home Heating (9)
Whether you use gas or oil for home heating is not the only factor in your heating cost. Home insulation and storm windows can help you save on home heating costs as well. Find out what other methods you can use to help save when the temperature drops.

Home Cooling (9)
Air conditioning the home can be one of the greatest drains on your home energy usage. There are many things you can do to help reduce the cost of running your air conditioner while keeping your house cool in the summer months.

Alternative Energy Sources (13)
Alternative energy sources such as solar power and wind can help reduce your energy bills. Read up on existing alternative energy technologies as well as what future energy sources can help you efficiently power your home or business.

Efficient Lighting (9)
Choosing the right light bulb can help save energy dollars. Deciding between compact flourescent light bulbs, halogen light bulbs, or LED light bulbs can make more sense when you know what to look for.

Saving Energy at the Office (8)
A business can increase its profitability by cutting back on energy costs. By practicing good business sustainability and training staff to conserve energy, the bottom line can see real growth.

Energy Efficient Design (6)
Energy efficiency should be taken into consideration for any new home design. Learn what you can do to make you new house, or even your exisiting home, more energy efficient with different design techniques.

Energy Efficient Landscapes (5)
Landscaping isn't just for looks, it can be extremely functional in saving energy as well. Learn how the right landscaping techniques can help heat and cool your home to save you energy.

Energy Saving Products (10)
There are many products that help save energy and cut back on energy related costs. Find out which of these products can help conserve the most energy.

Tax Credits (6)
Not only can saving energy cut back on energy costs, but there are many tax credits that a home or business can recieve for using efficient products. Find out if you are eligible for tax credits for hybrid use or other energy efficiency practices.

Standards and Codes (7)
The department of energy, the environmental protection agency, and various states all enforce certain codes for energy efficiency. Make sure you are in compliance with these codes, and learn about other energy saving codes and standards.

Going Green (3)
The idea of going green is more about the social responsibilty of saving energy rather than just promoting energy efficiency for cost savings. Here you will learn about the different aspects of the green philosophy towards saving energy.

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