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Environment
May the Best Solar Panel Win: The Year in Green Innovation
The greenest light bulb ever, sexy solar panels, buildings that eat smog, and more.
Environment
Domestic Science: Cold-Water Washing, Powered by Enzymes
Heat isn't the only force of nature that can loosen molecules of grease and dirt from clothes and speed up cleaning.
Environment
How to Green Your Holiday Travel
I've come to think of getting to Christmas as another part of the season's indulgence. But there are ways to get home and hold onto green principles.
Environment
Study: Gadgets Are Killing Energy Efficiency Gains
We're using as much electricity per household as we did in 1978, despite energy efficiency gains. The culprit? Cellphones, iPads, and the like.
Environment
Jeff Bingaman Is the Only Politician Speaking Truth About Gas Prices
The New Mexico senator is the only one in Washington, D.C. who will tell the uncomfortable truth about gas prices and oil supply and demand.
Environment
Obama's New "Better Buildings Initiative" Is Long Overdue, and Will Save Us Billions
President Obama's new initiative makes lots of sense: Commercial buildings account for 20 percent of the energy consumed in the country.
News
Saving Energy: How to Teach an Old House New Tricks
From The GOOD Guide to Saving Energy
News
Video: Hybrids, Electric Cars, and Flywheels at the Detroit Auto Show
All the carmakers are jumping on the electric bandwagon. Inhabitat founder Jill Fehrenbacher checks out the Detroit Auto Show's new reveals.
Environment
Clever German Bypasses Light Bulb Ban with "Heatball" Space Heater
Here's an interesting way to get around a ban on incandescent light bulbs: Market them as space heaters.
Technology
This New House: Are Unmanned Lab Homes the Future of Efficiency?
A small row of unmanned houses in Tennessee is operating at optimal efficiency. Are these our energy-efficient future?
Environment
"MPG" for Your House: The DOE's New Home Energy Score
You know how much energy your car uses. Now you'll finally have similar information about your house. Knowing is half the battle.
Environment
America's Oldest "Net Zero" House
This 110-year-old Victorian home in Ann Arbor is America's oldest and Michigan's first Net Zero home.
Environment
Make Your Home Energy Efficient With Energy Secretary Steven Chu
Check out this video for a wide range of energy efficiency tips from Energy Secretary Steven Chu.
Business
Three Experts Talk About Productivity, Procrastination, and Getting Off Your Butt
GOOD talks to three productivity experts about procrastination, technology, and how to get to work.
News
Aston Martin's Cygnet: Tiny Beauty, or Just a Toyota iQ with a New Grill?
Aston Martin aims to rebrand smallness and efficiency as luxury. But is its effort in earnest?
News
Eleven Tips for Saving Gas (and Gas Money)
Pump your tires, park in the shade, and don't top off.
Environment
The Stimulation of 2 Million Smart Meters
The DOE is reporting that the Recovery Act has already funded the installation of 2 million (!) smart meters. DOE blog
The Community Board
Would You Walk 30 Yards to Save 201,000 Gallons of Gas?
Would you be willing to walk 30 yards to help save 201,000 gallons of gasoline per day? Would you do this six days a week for one year, helping...
