[11 Mar 2011 | No Comment | 5,971 views]

NASCAR driver turned environmentalist, Leilani Munter, takes time out from the 2011 Detroit Auto Show to introduce Green Energy News to the world’s faster electric car, the Inizio. Capable of speeds of up to 170mph (RTX model), the Inizio goes from 0-60mph in 3.4 seconds, faster than it’s competition (Tesla Roadster), which reaches 60mph in just about 3.7 seconds.

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[28 Aug 2012 | No Comment | 4,171 views]
The Future of Solar Panel Technology for Households

The use of solar panels by individual households is continually increasing, especially in countries such as the UK that provide homeowners with incentives for doing so. Of course, the greatest incentive for installing solar panels is economic, as they pay for themselves over time, and that time is becoming shorter as solar technology becomes more efficient and less expensive to install – and the cost of electricity from power companies continues to rise…

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[19 Jun 2012 | No Comment | 5,768 views]
The Most Eco-Friendly Car Developments in 2012

Car manufacturers and car buyers are on the top of their game in many ways this year. 2012 sees many innovations in vehicles that send the message we’re concerned about the environment as well as the economy. Often an auto loan is more available and the rates are better when the auto loan is for a any vehicle meets certain standards…

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[15 Jun 2012 | No Comment | 4,813 views]
Going Green in Your Bathroom

Nowadays, there are many ways to be environmentally friendly in the bathroom. In fact, you have so many different options now it can be hard deciding which elements to include. As a private contractor in the Hamptons, I have done my fair share of bathroom makeovers. So, instead of being confused, follow a few simple tips I have come up with that will leave you with an aesthetically beautiful, as well as environmentally…

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[28 Mar 2012 | No Comment | 4,290 views]
Top Tips on Saving Energy Around the Home

Spending more than we expect is never a great experience. We are always looking for ways to ensure our money isn’t needlessly wasted. In today’s economy, it’s more important than ever to keep our household budget in check and make every penny count. Doing little things around the home can add up to some big savings throughout the year…

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[27 Mar 2012 | No Comment | 1,182 views]
Importance of Water Conservation | Infographic

Have you ever considered just how important water is? Although water is a renewable resource, it should be used wisely. Humans use water excessively, at a much faster rate than it can be replenished. Between showering, doing dishes and laundry, we continually waste thousands of gallons of water each year. How do you conserve water…

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[6 Dec 2011 | No Comment | 4,140 views]
BPA-Free Giveaway: $100 Enter to Win MightyNest Gift Certificate

Visit the Garden of Eating blog to enter a giveaway for a $100 gift certificate good toward MightyNest products. The company features a hand-picked selection of the best kitchenware products to help you create a healthy, non-toxic kitchen. From glass bakeware and food storage to stainless steel kitchen essentials to safe dishware — all free of harmful chemicals like BPA that can leach into food. The link above will take you to the blog and outline steps to increase your chances of winning this companies products!