The largest employer in Abilene, Texas - and a model among military installations around the country - has reduced both its energy and water usage with various enviro-friendly approaches. By using graywater, Dyess Air Force Base has cut the city's water usage by 2 percent. With the installation of skylights, dimmer switches and by just turning off the AC, the base has reduced its electrical consumption by about 20 percent.
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Air Force Base Dyed Green
(via seattletimes.nwsource.com)
Submitted by jerryjamesstone on Mon, 2007-12-24 19:52. | Tags: business | air conditioning | Air Force | energy efficient | enviromentally friendly | graywater | green | heating | landfill methane gas powered | military | natural light | reduce energy | Skylights

Three simple tips to save energy and money this winter
(via www.ecojoes.com)
Are you tired of outrageous winter heating bills? Want to save some electricity and some dough? Just read (and follow) these three simple steps, and you will be on the road to saving money and energy this winter!
Submitted by ecojoe on Fri, 2007-10-05 15:16. | Tags: take action | electricity | heating | reduce energy | save money | winter