Going from not paying electricity to paying for it, and I am rusty on the details. How to save money on my brand new hydro bill? [more inside]
posted by JoannaC on Jul 28, 2009 - 29 answers

I need a good collection of readings identifying major issues associated with energy production using biomass. [more inside]
posted by greekphilosophy on Apr 21, 2009 - 3 answers

What are some ideas for addressing the climate/energy crisis that are based on information technology and logistics, rather than environmental science, per se? [more inside]
posted by lunchbox on Oct 9, 2008 - 12 answers

Should I have our small business switch to a third party green energy provider? We had a salesman for Accent Energy come to our door and he was a bit shady so I told him that I wanted to look into this on my own time. But from what I'm reading online it could be a great way to convert to a more environmentally responsible energy solution. And its Earth Day today too. Our company wants to do what we can to be "green" and we would even pay slightly more to do so, but if a switch to a third party will cost three times as much then we just cant do it. [more inside]
posted by minicloud on Apr 22, 2008 - 2 answers

What are the top 3 things I can do this year to avoid consuming non-renewable resources? [more inside]
posted by brandnew on Apr 17, 2008 - 32 answers

What's the best CFL or similar for recessed lighting? A previous question didn't quite provide the direct recommendation I'm looking for. [more inside]
posted by aladfar on Jan 5, 2008 - 5 answers

Is Al right? Am I really saving the environment by switching to CF bulbs? [more inside]
posted by Pollomacho on Dec 22, 2007 - 46 answers

Chemistryfilter: I'm looking for a solution (colliod? emulsion? gel? resin?) of a few inexpensive and non-dangerous ingredients whose composition can be adjusted to create a melting point near to room temperature (and moderate pressures). [more inside]
posted by newdaddy on Nov 6, 2007 - 21 answers

What are the most energy-efficient microprocessors currently available in mass-market PCs/laptops? [more inside]
posted by nyterrant on Apr 12, 2007 - 5 answers

How - and for how long - do you shower? Do you leave the water running all along? Why / why not? [more inside]
posted by ClarissaWAM on Oct 22, 2006 - 102 answers

What's in the way of re-using, instead of recycling? [more inside]
posted by andifsohow on Aug 15, 2006 - 13 answers

Why is biofuel diesel, instead of standard gasoline? [more inside]
posted by yesno on Jul 7, 2006 - 16 answers

Is living in New York City more environmentally sensitive than living in the suburbs? [more inside]
posted by logovisual on Apr 24, 2006 - 18 answers

In a recent interview on Sky TV, a Greenpeace campaigner cited a UK town (or district) effectively unplugging itself from the national grid power distribution system, using local power generation, and reducing its power consumption by 75% (if I recall). Do you know where he was talking about?
posted by nthdegx on Dec 11, 2005 - 5 answers

Why do so many clothing stores in southern California leave their doors open with the AC on and blasting into the scorching heat outside, even though we're in the middle of an energy crisis? I'm referring specifically to a Banana Republic store in an outdoor shopping district in Pasadena, California, but I've also seen this in other SoCal areas as well. Is this some marketing gimmick meant to entice customers away from the heat? Or do some employees really don't know any better?
posted by invisible ink on Jul 22, 2005 - 14 answers

Physicists and Environmentalists : what's the downside to this? Is there one (other than the disposal of depleted pebbles)? Seems pretty hope-making to me, layman that I am.
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on Sep 16, 2004 - 16 answers

I'm interested in exploring options for building a "green" home, and I would like some advice about where to start. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by stonerose on Jan 11, 2004 - 16 answers