Efficient Indoor Lighting for Your Home
People often wonder which type of lighting to use in their home with all the choices on the market today. It is important to...
The Way of the Lotus
New protective coatings developed for power lines may guard your cell phone, too.
Imagine dropping your cell phone into a swimming pool—and then, after a...
Efficient Outdoor Lighting Tips For Better Security And Entertaining
With energy-efficient LEDs and CFLs, it is much easier to light your house effectively without driving up your electric bills. Although these bulbs, especially...
Geothermal Systems: The rumors of their demise are greatly exaggerated
Many of you have heard or read that the 30 percent tax credit for geothermal heat pumps expired on December 31, 2016. That is...
Cool Energy Bills with Metal Roofing
Asphalt shingles are still the norm in most regions, but the next roof over your head could be an energy-saving metal one made of stainless steel and painted to...
‘Clear the Air’ for Efficient Heating, Cooling
A clogged air filter could add $82 to your annual electric bill. Checking, changing or cleaning the filter monthly saves money and extends the...
Clean Power Plan Update
As a result of a Feb. 9 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, the State of Michigan has stopped efforts on its development of...
Biomass Fuels Renewable Energy
This is fifth in a series on how electricity is generated. The others covered clean-coal technology, nuclear, wind power and natural gas. Watch future...
Wind Energy Is Full Of Wins For Michigan
Michigan farmers, business owners and taxpayers have a lot to gain by embracing wind energy. It offers a drought-resistant cash crop, requires very little...
4 Steps To Easily Manage Your Energy Efficiency Project Contractor
Once you’ve hired a contractor for your energy efficiency renovation, you need to manage your contractor to ensure quality. Follow the steps below and...








