Can a bladeless Fan compete with your traditional air conditioner?
Share As we dive deeper into the summer and things heat up, more than likely the average consumer will be consuming more energy than normal through intensive air conditioning, generating even-higher greenhouse gas emissions. Considering that the average American household already uses 2,822 kWh of energy each year to cool off, spending $276 a year. Eco conscious and stylish designers are already trying to tackle this problem by creating an energy... Read More
Cap and Trade Explained In Two Minuets
Share I’m sure you’ve heard the terms Cap and Trade in the news and probably most recently as saving energy has become even more important. Cap and Trade will be affecting us all and is a subject that you’ll need to be educated on because you’ll see it coming through your legislation in the near future. Cap and Trade is actually quite complex but the following video by Planet 100 does a great job condensing this crucial environmental... Read More
How to change a faucet aerator
Share Use http://www.microsoft-hohm.com to find out more ways to save money and energy at home – replacing the aerator in your faucets is an easy way to save money and water in your home. It only takes a few moments to complete and usually no tools are required. Read More
How to insulate your water heater
Share Continuing the quest to give the tools to the community I manage at Microsoft Hohm we had a request to make a DIY video on How to insulate your water heater. This is a quick, inexpensive project that can help you save money and energy at home. If you have any suggestions or feedback let me know and I’ll do what I can to implement your thoughts into our next videos. Read More
Could Microsoft New Zip Code Announcement Outpace Google Powermeter?
Share The Wall Street Journal and Time Magazine posted articles on how Boulder, CO, a relatively progressive environmental city, is trying to stop their citizens from being armchair activists. “Since 2006, Boulder has subsidized about 750 home energy audits. Even after the subsidy, the audits cost each homeowner up to $200, so only the most committed signed up. Still, follow-up surveys found half didn’t implement even the simplest recommendations,... Read More
Maybe The Grinch Was Right; “He is Green”
Share Seal up your chimneys, recycle your lights maybe the Grinch was just a little bit right. For many the holiday season is just around the corner where eggnog and bad sweaters are just part of the rollercoaster. Try giving it up, and maybe rethink, most gifts end up in a landfill’s stink. So remember it comes without ribbons, it comes without tags, it comes without packages, boxes or bags. Try to think of something you’ve hadn’t before,... Read More
Microsoft Hohm and Fargo
Share Recently I was able to head up to North Dakota to do interviews with a variety of people in the town. This video was just used in the announcement for the Microsoft Hohm partnership with Excel Energy. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF-rIgzIFTs&hl=en_US&fs=1&] Read More
Hohm – Condo & Apartment Update
ShareBy popular demand Hohm is now available for condos and apartments. The screen shot below show that in “The Essentials” section you can now select a condo or apartment for the “Type of home”. When you select a condo or apartment the questions throughout Hohm will be modified to better fit those living situations. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqQ4vBsXNbE&hl=en&fs=1&] Read More
