Energy prattle

Ask Renewabelle: Are Tankless Water Heaters Worth The Money?

You may have heard about Third Tribe, an awesome community of people who gather under the entrepreneurial tent of Brian Clark, Sonia Simone, Chris Brogan and Darren Rowse to discuss Internet marketing and online business. I joined when it first opened in February and have loved every month of my membership ever since.

I asked my fellow 3T members if anyone had a question I could answer and met Beth, who runs a family-focused green site over at Smart Family Tips. She asked… (continue reading)

Ask Renewabelle: Does My Thermostat Go To Eleven?

WE’RE MELTING!!!! Seriously, though… The heat’s seeping into our homes like butter into toast and our cooling costs are on our mind. Can we do better?

Dapper dad Jeff Tippett asked… (continue reading)

Ask Renewabelle: Are CFLs Really Worth It?

Yo! Thanks for coming back for this week’s “Ask Renewabelle.” As you hopefully read last week, we discussed the cost benefits associated with unplugging your electronics last week and I immediately received a follow up question from Johnny B. Truant about CFLs that I had to address right away. He asked…

Ask Renewabelle: Do I Really Need To Unplug It?

Hooray for summer! My family took a road trip last week to Dutch Wonderland and Hershey Park, hence the missing update. However, I’m back now and ready to tackle your most perplexing energy questions. And yes, I know I’m posting this on a Thursday. I’m late sometimes… (that’s what she said – doh!)

This week, I’m taking on a query from the ever-awesome Johnny B. Truant. He asked…

Ask Renewabelle: Can We Trade Our Way To Salvation?

Carrying on with my new Wednesday tradition, I’m transforming your energy questions into answers. Let no one tell you that I’m short on tricks.

This week, I’m tackling a query from Vic Roberts on carbon credits, offsets and what they actually do to help our planet…