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Panasonic Phones Go Green
Panasonic's Bill Taylor talks about making Panasonic phones go green including an Energy Star rating. Panasonic phones going green means they come in less packaging and so there's less packaging for recycling. Learn what it means for Panasonic phones to go green.
Lutron: New Way To Control Light Fixtures
Save money, energy and be safe in your home when you try this new way to control light fixtures. You can control your light fixtures using Lutron's radio frequency technology. Melissa Andresko shows you how to control your light fixtures using Lutron technology.
Save Money With This Light Switch
If you're looking for ways to save energy consider changing your light switch to a light dimmer. This light switch will extend the life of your light bulbs and save you money. Lutron's Melissa Andresko tells you how the light switch saves you money.
Hot Spots To Charge Cell Phones
Learn about new hot spots to charge cell phones, iPods and other devices. These Energy Star hot spots to charge cell phones are energy efficient. These hot spots to charge cell phones can cut down on the number of watts used. See if a hot spot can work to charge your cell phone.
National Geographic Camera Bag
Learn about the National Geographic camera bag created by Bogen. The camera bag features real brass buckles and velcro closures and uses materials good for the environment. Find out if the National Geographic camera bag is right for you. The National Geographic camera bag works for many different types of cameras.
Ways To Save Energy
Learn some ways to save energy from Ambient's Ert Dredge at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show. You can save energy and have a more energy efficient home when you are thoughtful about when you run your air conditioner and dishwasher. Dredge also discusses power plants and how emissions affect global warming. Learn some ways you can save energy.
How Do Energy Star Ratings Work?
Energy Star's Katharine Kaplan talks about how Energy Star ratings work. Government and industry come together to set Energy Star ratings. These Energy Star ratings may slow global warming by making appliances more energy efficient. Learn how Energy Star ratings work.
What Does the Energy Star Indicate?
Learn about the Energy Star logo and what it indicates from Energy Star's Katharine Kaplan. Buying Energy Star products can help the environment. Utilities and businesses respond to consumers who are concerned about global warming. To buy the right Energy Star appliance you need to understand what the Energy Star indicates.
How To Save Money With Energy Star
How can you save money with Energy Star certified appliances? Energy Star's Katharine Kaplan talks about global warming and creating a more energy efficient home that can save you money. Learn how to save money by buying Energy Star appliances.
Energy Star CFLs
What is the EPA's Energy Star program doing for compact fluorescent light bulbs or CFLs? Learn about Energy Star and CFLs from Katharine Kaplan of Energy Star. Are Energy Star CFLs right for you?