September 7th, 2012

You can already feel it in the air...that slight nip, a little crispness...the signs that autumn is nearly upon us. It won’t be long now before colder weather sets in, the leaves begin to turn and we start thinking about Thanksgiving and the Superbowl! As kids prepare to go back to school, homeowners too should do some preparing of their own: getting your house ready for the fall! This month’s first article talks about what you need to do. Another popular subject is the home office: more and more of us have one now. So it only makes sense to know how you can save energy – and costs – when working from home. That’s the subject of our second article.

We hope you enjoy the blue skies of September and this month’s RESNET SmartHome Newsletter too!

Do you work from home? If so, you’re not alone - in fact, you’re one of an estimated 45 million Americans who choose to work out of home offices and telecommute at least one day a week. While this is great for the environment, it could have a different kind of impact on your energy bill if you’re not careful. Fortunately, we have some great energy saving home office ideas for you that will help keep your home office costs down and your productivity high! Go to article »

Have you noticed it yet? You know, suddenly the mornings are just a little bit cooler; the evenings seem to be getting slightly longer. Yes, it’s true: summer is slipping away and the fall is nearly upon us. Along with the colder weather come added stresses for your home, because houses – like people – need to be properly prepared to deal with the rigors of autumnal weather. So, what exactly do you need to do? We’re glad you asked!
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• 2011 Wind Technologies Market Report says U.S. one of world’s largest and fastest growing wind markets.
• Obama Administration’s We Can’t Wait efforts results in launch of new public-private institute for manufacturing innovation in Youngstown, Ohio.
• Second video in DOE’s “Clean Energy in Our Community” video series features clean energy investments by the University of Minnesota.
• Obama Administration announces seven new projects to fast-track development of new high-strength alloys for next generation of American-made vehicles.