Comments on Home Efficiency Blog: How to Be an Energy Efficiency Hero

Excellent point -- measuring energy efficiency is ...

2011-11-03T18:19:31.685-04:00

Excellent point -- measuring energy efficiency is much more effective than relying strictly on heuristics or 'conventional wisdom'. It is also important to KEEP measuring as changes are made, and revise energy costs (current and projected) in calculating the ROI.

The rapid rate of energy cost increases is changing the ROI calculation -- many projects which didn't make

I have tried so hard to get people to go energy ef...

2011-07-25T15:23:12.227-04:00

I have tried so hard to get people to go energy efficient. Although its one paerson at a time at nearly a snails craw, i think this article was good and would love to see some kind of National Campaign for people to actually become "Energy Efficient Heros". I'd do anything to help support the cause I can.

Check out the ENERGY STAR Pledge as an easy first ...

2011-04-21T13:37:23.064-04:00

Check out the ENERGY STAR Pledge as an easy first way to start changing behavior. And today in honor of Earth Day EPA is introducing ENERGY STARs Across America – a grassroots effort to help families learn about energy saving actions they can take at home and in their communities. To get involved, check out www.energystar.gov/changetheworld to learn about energy efficiency events in your

Hi Sarah, I also made my contribution on my Blog ...

2011-01-14T11:50:25.148-05:00

Hi Sarah,
I also made my contribution on my Blog about how to increase efficiency. I call it Action plan for increasing energy efficiency, and it's also applicable for home. The action plan consist of 5 steps to follow. The first one is the cheapest one. One big mistake people do is to start installing new equipment, and having no idea that repairing things, even changing behavior will

great article... there are many simple ways of bec...

2010-10-01T10:02:38.471-04:00

great article... there are many simple ways of becoming an "energy efficiency hero" and you will benefit fromit in the long run as well as the earth will benefit

I certainly agree with “You can’t manage what you ...

2010-07-31T16:20:19.738-04:00

I certainly agree with “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” Similarly, an empirical psychologist would assert that without good behavioral measures (and good experimental design) you cannot know if your intervention has worked or not. We now know that human behavior is quite subject to change, even on a large scale. Consider, as examples, the increase in seat belt usage and the decline

Thanks for the wonderful discussion here.The elect...

2010-05-05T02:59:49.591-04:00

Thanks for the wonderful discussion here.The electricity bills are so high that it will be a boon when we can become energy effective.

2010-02-01T16:44:22.430-05:00

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Great info. People need to know that while home e...

2009-08-24T14:33:40.252-04:00

Great info. People need to know that while home energy efficiency is not as sexy as solar power, wind farms, etc., it is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce energy consumption. It is also something that you can start doing today and little to no cost or many times at an economic gain. Vist the "Get Informed" tab of www.austinauditors.com to learn more.