Greetings!
This Fourth of July, declare energy independence. It's our duty as conscientious consumers (and Americans) to reduce how much energy we use, so let's channel the revolutionary spirit of our founding fathers and revolt against excess energy consumption.
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12 TIPS TO BEAT THE HEAT ON THE CHEAP
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  As the mercury rises each summer so do our energy bills. Check out these 12 tips that will help you beat the heat AND put the freeze on your energy bill.
Stay cool. Save money.How do you keep cool in the summer while conserving energy? Share your tips on SustainLane.com now! |
SUSTAINLANE USERS KEEP THEIR COOL
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 Tom S. says that solar fans, like the SunRise, "are an overlooked, but simple way to reduce the cost of cooling your home, and to reduce your carbon footprint..." read more.
 Sierra S. says food cooked using a HotPot solar cooker "cooks just like it would in a slow cooker, but with the warmth of the sun instead of electricity..." read more.
 Michael W. says Home Power Magazine is "without a doubt the best source of information about renewable energy and all the things that go along with it, like..." read more.
 Deb B. bought a Smart Strip Power Strip and says, "when I hooked the TV and peripherals up to this strip, I could see the difference on my electric bill..." read more.
Find more products to help you stay cool and conserve energy on SustainLane.com!
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SUSTAINLANE LAUNCHES A GREEN CONTEST WEBPAGE
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The launch today of our skin care reviews contest marks our
third contest over that last couple of weeks. To help you keep track of all the
contests, we've created a contest home page, where you can view all the
current contests, past winners, and submissions. Take a look here and while
you're at it, enter to win one of many great green prizes.
Check out the contest homepage now!
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SUSTAINLANE'S PREMIER PARTNERS ON ENERGY
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 Carbon Counter goes up in Time Square
People strolling through New York City's Times Square will be able to see how much carbon is being emitted into the atmosphere at that moment.
Sears Tower to Get Wind Turbines
Project planners hope that the muti-million dollar project will generate almost enough power to fuel the entire building
Study: Americans Want Smaller Homes
A survey by the National Association of Home builders reveals that America's home buying tastes are changing, which may mean good things for the environment.
Find more information, tips, and topics of conversation on SustainLane.com.
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GREENBUSTER: LET THERE BE DARK
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 Myth: It takes more energy to turn a light off and back on than it does to keep it running.
If you know you'll be coming back to a room in a couple of minutes, is it more efficient to leave the light running, or switch it off?
Greenbusters sleuth the truth...
Whatever the eco myth, we'll help you get to the bottom of it. Submit your myth to SustainLane Greenbusters.
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