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Plugging the Plug Load Data Hole
November 5, 2012 | Updated: May 8, 2013
Plug loads are huge energy hogs, but it’s often difficult to find comprehensive and reliable data on how different plugs loads use energy. To solve this problem, we’ve compiled hundreds of results from a wide range of plug load reports into a single spreadsheet.
Content type: Data Resource | Document ID: TAS-DR-1 | Author: Essie Snell
The Set-Top Box Energy Soap Opera
Telecom Industry Strives to Improve with Energy Star
March 6, 2013
A recent agreement between 15 major pay-TV providers and consumer electronics manufacturers promises to help make energy-guzzling set-top boxes a little more efficient, but leaves some big savings opportunities on the table.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: TAS-RB-65 | Author: Essie Snell
Help Me Make My Windows More Efficient!
February 28, 2013
There are a wide range of approaches to making windows more efficient, and it can be difficult to know which is best for a given situation. To provide some guidance, we've created a handy decision tree to quickly point you in the right direction.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: TAS-RB-67 | Author: Essie Snell
Filling the Efficiency Gap with the Hybrid-Optimized Tankless Water Heater
September 17, 2012
With significantly higher efficiencies but similar costs to incumbent water-heating technologies, hybrid-optimized tankless water heaters have the potential to change the face of water heating in residential and small commercial applications.
Content type: Tech Brief | Document ID: TAS-TB-2 | Author: Mary Horsey
Summer Energy-Saving Tips for Residential Customers
July 30, 2012
Do you have a list of energy-saving tips for the summer that we can share with our residential customers?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-60 | Author: Lee Hamilton, Spencer Sator
Saving Energy with Shade Trees
July 26, 2012
What's the energy impact of planting shade trees around homes?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-59 | Author: Essie Snell
Can Freezing Water Bottles Really Save Energy?
June 25, 2012
We’ve heard that packing empty freezer space with filled water bottles will reduce energy consumption. Is there any truth to this?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-58 | Author: Essie Snell
How to Find an LED to Meet Your Needs
April 19, 2012
How can we help our customers sort through all the choices and hype to find light-emitting diode (LED) products that meet their household needs?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-51 | Author: Ira Krepchin
Will the Rare-Earth Metals Crunch Hurt Fluorescent Lighting Programs?
November 18, 2011
What's going on with the prices for fluorescent lamps? How can we keep rising prices from bankrupting our fluorescent lighting programs?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-53 | Author: Lee Hamilton
Moisture Control in Building Envelopes
May 24, 2011
Many different strategies have been employed to mitigate excessive moisture in the building envelope, with applicability and effectiveness varying by region, season, building characteristics, and type of construction.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: TAS-RB-32 | Author: Bryan Jungers
One Communications Technology to Rule Them All?
March 17, 2011
A white paper from a major manufacturer claims that ZigBee is the best wireless communications technology for smart grid–enabled home area networks. With so many factors to consider, however, is it even necessary to choose a single technology?
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: TAS-RB-25 | Author: Essie Snell
Wasting Away the Day: Video Game Energy Use
February 22, 2011
Do video game consoles consume enough energy to warrant specific efficiency measures from the utility?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-33 | Author: Essie Snell
Estimating Energy Savings for Infiltration Reduction Measures
January 13, 2011
What is the best way to estimate energy savings from measures that reduce air infiltration in residential applications, such as window sealing, weather strip replacements for doors, and rim joist sealing?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-31 | Author: Essie Snell
Saving Energy with Smart Strips
January 4, 2011
How much energy can I save by using a smart power strip, and what types are available?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-30 | Author: Essie Snell
Can Meter Replacement Affect Home Protection Systems?
November 29, 2010
We’ve recently had calls from customers who are concerned that their home protection systems will be affected when we exchange their old meter with a new one. Is there any basis for this concern?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-29 | Author: Essie Snell
Evaluating LED Manufacturers’ Claims
August 4, 2010
Utility demand-side management managers and corporate energy managers are getting bombarded with information from light-emitting diode (LED) manufacturers, but many are have no idea how to evaluate the product information that they receive. We help separate the LED wheat from the chaff.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: TAS-RB-19 | Author: Ira Krepchin
Under-Roof Radiant Coatings
June 15, 2010
Do under-roof coatings that claim to reduce radiative heat transfer through a roof actually reduce cooling loads?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-17 | Author: Peter Criscione
New Standards Clear the Way for Electric Vehicle Adoption
June 1, 2010
New standards for electric vehicle plugs and charging systems have cleared hurdles for early adopters.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: TAS-RB-13 | Author: Micah Allen
Regional Technologies Guide
May 24, 2010
This guide is intended to help you identify energy-efficient technologies that could be of particular benefit in a given climate region.
Content type: Resource Guide | Document ID: TAS-RG-23 | Author: Kitty Stevenson and Peter Criscione
Phase Change Building Materials: Ready for Prime Time?
April 22, 2010
Vendors are claiming that phase change building materials reduce energy use and shift the afternoon peak load. Are these claims accurate?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-16 | Author: Mary Horsey
Handheld Solutions for Energy Audits
November 23, 2009
Are there any good alternatives to laptops or notepads when performing energy audits?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-TN-12-09e | Author: Essie Snell
LED Lighting for Parking Lots
August 24, 2009
Are light-emitting diodes (LEDs) a viable solution for outdoor parking lots?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-2 | Author: Ira Krepchin
Compact Fluorescent Lamps
January 7, 2008
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) use about one-third as much energy as comparable incandescent lamps. They also offer dramatic labor savings because they last up to 10 times longer.
Content type: Resource Guide | Document ID: TAS-RG-5 | Author: Tertia Speiser and Ira Krepchin
