Ames, IA
Joined March 2014
Saving energy is easy! Easy way to save energy in the laundry room!
👕👖 Laundry Tip: Don't over-dry your clothes. If your machine has a moisture sensor, use it. #EnergyTip #EnergyEfficiency bit.ly/1n5kWOq
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Another cold blast across the nation this weekend. 40F below normal in some locations. flip.it/Y1yAc1 Come on SPRING! @washingtonpost
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The recent rounds of bitterly cold weather are a great reminder that we need to maintain a good selection of reliable energy sources in addition to the typical sources of renewable energy.
"Bitter cold shows reliable energy sources are critical..Coal, natural gas, nuclear power largely delivered. We should think twice about leaning too much on intermittent forms like wind, solar" strib.mn/2SbujqP
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Lots of folks learned this lesson the hard way during the recent cold snap! xitter.cf/EnergySaver/status/950…
Turning down your thermostat can be great for your heating bills, but bad for your pipes. ❄️ Before you turn down the thermostat too much, read what's best for your pipes and how to insulate them. go.usa.gov/xnp5k
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Give this a try. It's interesting to see how much electricity you consume on a daily basis. xitter.cf/EnergySaver/status/951…
Do you want to know how much electricity you are using? 🤔 Learn to read your electric meter → go.usa.gov/xndjx
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We normally think of propane as a fuel. Researchers are now testing propane as an energy-efficient refrigerant in air conditioners! xitter.cf/ORNLbuildings/status/9…
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5 very interesting things you should know about wind and wind energy from Energy.gov . bit.ly/2piGSl7 @ENERGY #renewableenergy
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Continuing my never-ending quest to rid the world of "vampire" energy loads. bit.ly/2q7ldKH @ecmweb #energyefficiency
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5 very interesting things you should know about wind from Energy.gov. bit.ly/2piGSl7 @ENERGY #renewableenergy
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Reuse stuff instead of sending it to the landfill. Check out these tips on stuff you can reuse. bit.ly/2n2I1gQ #reuse @TreeHugger
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"98% of sustainability initiatives fail" based on a survey of 300 large companies. bit.ly/2nMqlq1 @bob_willard #sustainability
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Check out these great tips on how to reduce your laundry room energy bill! mailchi.mp/0955db7a56fe/-2 #energyefficiency #laundry
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Professor Therm's Energy Tips: Residential Geothermal Systems - mailchi.mp/0955db7a56fe/-2
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Great news on the CO2 emissions front! Do your part by eliminating energy waste! bit.ly/2o7gWWa @DirectEnergy #carbonfootprint
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Talk about ironic: Solar PV powering the Kentucky Coal Mine Museum. bit.ly/2opIuIQ @PennEnergy #solarenergy
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Facts to impress your friends! The USA produces 13% of all vehicles worldwide. bit.ly/2p1cMTA @ENERGY #cars #facts
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Kill the vampire energy loads that lurk around you by using advanced power strips. xitter.cf/EnergySaver/status/849…
They're not all the same. Find out what type of advanced power strip suits your needs. go.usa.gov/xXRjs
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Just conducted my third tour of the U of Iowa Power Plant for the UI Alumni Association. One more today and four more on Thursday.
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