You can easily conduct a home energy audit yourself. With a simple but diligent walk-through, you can spot many problems in any type of house. When auditing your home, keep a checklist of areas you have inspected and problems you found. This list will help you prioritize your energy efficiency upgrades.
Locating Air Leaks
First, make a […]
Feature Article #1
The Answer Is Blowing In The Wind
As we keep coming to you with these stories about Moving Michigan Forward with the help of our friends at NextEnergy, we’re always reminded of that famous quote from Thomas Edison who said that the secret to creating his many famous inventions was that success was really only 10% inspiration and then 90% perspiration. The […]
MovingForward | July 3rd, 2008 | Continued
Feature Article #2
When to Turn Off Personal Computers
If you’re wondering when you should turn off your personal computer for energy savings, here are some general guidelines to help you make that decision.Though there is a small surge in energy when a computer starts up, this small amount of energy is still less than the energy used when a computer is running for […]
MovingForward | June 30th, 2008 | Continued
Feature Article #3
It’s Easy Being Green
Now, we tend to talk about this a lot, but it certainly bears repeating, we need to try to get a handle on all the trash we create in our throwaway culture. One less Styrofoam cup. One less paper napkin. One less brown paper bag lunch bag.
A lot of us take our lunch to work. […]
MovingForward | June 26th, 2008 | Continued
Feature Article #4
Outdoor Lighting Design
When designing outdoor lighting, you need to consider the purpose of the lighting along with the basic methods for achieving energy efficiency.
Outdoor lighting for homes generally serves one or a combination of three main purposes:
Aesthetics
Illuminate the exterior of the house and landscape.
Security
Illuminate the grounds near the house or driveway.
Utility
Illuminate the porch and driveway to help […]
MovingForward | June 23rd, 2008 | Continued
Feature Article #5
Get Ready For The Aerotropolis
Here at Moving Michigan Forward, we and our friends at NextEnergy really enjoy sharing with you some of the great things that truly are going on in our state; everything from building wind turbines; the giant windmills that provide clean energy that our state has so much potential for providing. Let us not forget along […]
MovingForward | June 19th, 2008 | Continued
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Greater Media Marketing presents Moving Michigan Forward, an educational and entertaining online and broadcast program focusing on the Alternative Energy (AE) movement, and its economic, social and environmental impact to the region.
In collaboration with NextEnergy and an ever growing list of partners, Moving Michigan Forward is designed to offer AE businesses an integrated forum to […]
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What an amazing idea! 
I don't understand how using your dishwasher over washing dishes by hand saves money on your electricity bill. I do ...
What are the recycle ramifications with these lights? I also wonder about the lead content in the LED lights.