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Keep Warm with a Low-Tech, Solar Powered Radiator

2:37 pm in designers, heating, Science & Technology, solar, solar power by TreeHugger

sun-container-1.jpg Images Courtesy of Florent Bouhey Fayolle Space and water heating are responsible for about two thirds of energy use in American homes. Considering that the conventional choices for home heating are oil and gas, it's not easy to find a sustainable way to keep warm in the winter months. But if you're not up for the move to a passive house, don't worry; there's a green solution for your heating woes. It's the Sun Container, a solar powered ...Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Ask Pablo: Will a "Water-Saving" Hot Water Recirculation Pump Really Save Me Money?

11:35 am in bathrooms, energy, greenwashing, heating, Science & Technology, water conservation by TreeHugger

hot water faucet image Image credit: Shaylor, used under Creative Commons license. Dear Pablo: I am considering getting a hot water recirculation pump. They claim to save a lot of water and I am wondering if this makes up for their energy use. Should I get a hot water recirculation pump? Hot water recirculation pumps are a convenient way to ensure that you have im...Read the full story on TreeHugger

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