Something that's been gaining steam among homeowners, realtors and auditors is the home energy rating, which allows us to compare and certify homes on an energy efficiency basis. Jon Shafer of PowerHouse ICS will guide us through scoring a home using a HERS audit and describe to us how this rating system compares to others you may have heard of. View
What is Smart Grid? What potential does this technology hold for the future of our electrical power supply system? Here is a brief spot we developed with the Pacific Northwest Center of Excellence for Clean Energy through the DOE to help inform and prepare consumers and the energy workforce as Smart Grid moves forward. View
This episode focuses on those old, drafty single-pane windows and one option for making them more efficient, storm windows. Integrating high performance technologies from fitted windows, today's storm windows offer similar savings and comfort to window replacements at a fraction of the cost. We'll travel to Atlanta, GA to see what one manufacturer has to offer. View
There's lots of demand out there for information on home energy efficiency and alternative energy. This educational toolkit is designed to be a resource for universities, energy educators, and homeowners to learn more. View
As part of our Consumer Education Series, WxTV will take a look at things that you can do as the homeowner to start saving money on your energy bills. We'll start with some of the most basic improvements and work our way up to things that are a bit more involved or costly. View
As part of our Consumer Ed Series, this is our baseload episode. We're going to travel to Raleigh, NC to join Sarah Kirby as she shows us ways to figure out the energy that our appliances use. We'll also see ways to cut those costs and how ENERGY STAR appliances will help. View
WxTV will take a peek into another of the renewable energy options for homeowners - wind turbines. Michael Goldschmidt visits local green architect, Nicholas Peckham, as they tour his residential system. View
Dan Shifley and Michael Goldschmidt will team up to show us the basics of a solar water heating system. Tune in to see why we think this a very viable alternative energy option for homeowners. View
In this feature we'll highlight an online database developed by USDA Extension containing all sorts of useful information for consumers and professionals alike. We'll focus on the Home Energy section supported by the Department of Energy. View