EARTH: THE OPERATORS' MANUAL: Articles & Tips to Save Energy

Jan 12, 2012 | Energy Efficiency, Autos, Air Travel, Diet

Welcome to our special page for EARTH: The Operators' Manual, a three-part TV series on climate change and sustainable energy. 

Episode One of this PBS series premiered in April 2011.  The complete three-part series will be airing on PBS in April 2012.

We're delighted to be a partner of the show and its producers.  Here you will find links to articles on WattzOn that help viewers understand their personal energy footprint.

GENERAL ARTICLES, WITH OVERVIEW AND TIPS

Personal Energy Use: What's Your Number?

Energy Use in Food

Energy Use in Products & Services

Energy Use at Home

Energy Use in Flying

Energy Use in Driving

15 Free Ways to Save Energy

FROM OUR BLOG

Green Airlines, or Just Full Flights

Big Shifts, Tough Tradeoffs

The Simple Road to a Zero-Net Energy Home

SPECIALIZED ARTICLES FOR THOSE WITH A KEEN INTEREST

White Paper: Energy Use in Food

White Paper: Energy Use in Products & Services

Calculations for Energy Use in Driving

Calculations for Energy Use in Flying

WIDGETS TO POST ON YOUR BLOG OR WEBSITE

WattzOn offers a suite of widgets and APIs to help spread the word. To get the full suite, go here. Consider adding:

How do I compare? -- A handy tool to compare your utility bills against similar homes in your area. Includes data on real homes that are energy efficient, showing the size of savings possible.  Based on data and models from DOE and LBNL.

Should I go solar? -- With rising electricity rates, and falling installation costs, now might be the time to put up a solar system.  Enter your zipcode and average electricity bill to get a quick estimate of your options.

What are my rebates? -- Whew! There are a lot of incentives out there.  WattzOn updates incentive data monthly.  Simply type in your zip code to find what's available for you at the federal, state, city and utilty levels.

Should I get a hybrid? -- Up your miles per gallon with a hybrid.  This tool provides personalized calculations of the energy savings.

How much energy was used to make my food? -- Food is one of our most frequent purchases.  Use this tool to explore the food groups that use a surprising amount of energy.

To learn more about EARTH: The Operators' Manual  go here.