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Light Bulb Has 20-Year Life Span

Posted Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:53 AM ET | 0

Dutch electronics company, Philips, has won a prize for its long-lasting LED light bulb. Read more

Smart Meter or Government Spy?

Posted by Eric Niiler Wed Mar 14, 2012 09:00 AM ET | 0

Experts say they are safe, but some worry smart meters are making them sick or are even spying on them. Read more

Go Fly A Kite For A Better Wind Farm

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Dec 20, 2011 09:12 AM ET | 0

KiteGen's approach would send tethered kites to high altitudes in order to take advantage of stronger wind. Read more

Top Tips from 2011 to Help Earth, Economy: Photos

Posted Fri Dec 2, 2011 06:46 AM ET | 0

Build jobs, save money, and do the planet good - easy ways to occupy 2012. Read more

Poo-Powered Glowing Bacteria Light Up the House

Posted by Nic Halverson Mon Nov 28, 2011 02:23 PM ET | 0

Consider this: lights powered by bacteria that feed on the waste of homeowners. Gross or great? Read more

Poo-Powered Glowing Bacteria Light Up the House

Power Strip Slays Peripheral Vampires

Posted by Scott Tharler Tue Nov 15, 2011 01:49 PM ET | 0

Protect PC and TV peripherals from surges, as you protect yourself from higher electric bills. Read more

iPod Maker Designs Smart Thermostat

Posted by Christina Ortiz Wed Oct 26, 2011 09:15 AM ET | 0

Tony Fadell, former Apple SVP, has designed simple, intuitive thermostat, making energy-saving sexy. Read more

Nanosheet Filters Could Cut Cost of Gas

Posted by Jesse Emspak Sat Oct 15, 2011 08:38 AM ET | 0

Nanometer-thin sheets of an ordinary absorbent could make separating liquids more energy-efficient. Read more

Solar 'Post-it' Panels Make Debut

Posted by Jesse Emspak Fri Oct 14, 2011 09:47 AM ET | 0

3M plans to sell solar film that can stick to a window to both cool your house and generate power. Read more

Green Roofs and White Roofs: Low-Tech Ways to Save Tons of Energy

Posted Fri Sep 16, 2011 05:01 PM ET

Painting roofs white is an easy way to reflect heat and save costs in the summer. But even better is planting gardens on rooftops, bringing the green back to the urban jungle. Read more

green white and solar watertreatment roof Calif

Flexible Power Strip Makes All Outlets Usable

Posted by Christina Ortiz Thu Sep 8, 2011 11:50 AM ET | 0

This community-developed power strip has jointed sections to allow all plugs be used. Read more

Flexible Power Strip Makes All Outlets Usable

Wireless Solar Keyboard Available for Mac

Posted by Christina Ortiz Fri Aug 26, 2011 09:51 AM ET | 0

Finally made available for Macs, this wireless solar keyboard charges with indoor or outdoor light. Read more

Wireless Solar Keyboard Available for Mac

Skylight Harvests Sunlight, Reduces Energy Costs

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Aug 26, 2011 09:31 AM ET | 0

Diamond-Power skylights could offload as much as 50 percent of building's grid electricity. Read more

Skylight Harvests Sunlight, Reduces Energy Costs

Energy-Harvesting Ships On the Horizon

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Jul 26, 2011 04:21 PM ET | 0

Buoy-equipped arms connected to a generator could produce cheap electricity at sea. Read more

LED Desk Lamp Sports 4-Port USB Hub

Posted by Katherine Noyes Tue Jul 12, 2011 06:07 PM ET | 0

Energy savings and flexibility set this portable LED device apart. Read more

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