The latest news & tips
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Kansas Living Magazine features Energy Green Grandpa (and Grandma) in new online article!
This week, the 60+ year environmental education career of Dr. George Potts (a.k.a “Energy Green Grandpa”) was featured in Kansas Living, an online magazine published in affiliation with Kansas Farm Bureau. Reported and written by Sheridan Wimmer, the article, entitled “Energy Green Grandpa shares energy tips on YouTube“, traces Dr. Potts’ long career as a…
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Don’t be an Energy-Gobblin’ Goblin with your dryer (and washer) habits!
•Energy Star certified washers (Lowe’s) •Energy Star certified dryers (Lowe’s)
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How troubleshooting (and improving) your home’s insulation saves you money (and energy)
• Energy Star certified insulation (Lowe’s) • Energy efficient doors (Lowe’s) • Energy efficient windows (Lowe’s)
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How to save energy using refrigerators and freezers (feat. Energy-Gobblin’ goblin)
•Energy Star certified refrigerators (Lowe’s) •Energy Star certified freezers (Lowe’s)
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How to shop for energy efficient LED lightbulbs &(get rid of non-LED bulbs)
In this episode of Energy Green Grandpa, Dr. George Potts talks about the advantages of LED lightbulbs, how to get rid of non-LED lightbulbs, and how to read the packaging so that you know what kind of LED lightbulb you’re buying. You also get a little science history lesson along the way! LED Light Bulbs…
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Energy-Gobblin’ Goblin is back — and this time he’s leaving all the doors open!
This this all-new episode, Energy-Gobblin’ Goblin is back — and this time he’s opening all the doors in the house (and leaving them open). What will Energy Green Grandpa do to fight back? • 10 Bad Energy Habits to Break (Volunteer Energy Cooperative) • 8 Common Energy-Wasting Habits (Agway)
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What is the most energy efficient way to cook (and reheat) food in the kitchen?
In this episode of Energy Green Grandpa, Dr. George Potts talks about the kinds of kitchen stoves his mother and grandmother used, and explores the merits of induction cooking and using microwaves to cook and reheat food. Induction Cooking Technology • How to Maintain Kitchen Appliances (This Old House) • Major Appliance Buying Guide (This Old House)…
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Save money by keeping your “shower songs” short (and using an Energy Star certified water heater)
In this episode of Energy Green Grandpa, Dr. George Potts “sings in the shower” and offers up some good tips on how to save energy and money by keeping showers short, using an efficient shower head, and choosing a good hot water heater (preferably an Energy Star certified one). All About Water Heaters How to…
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Don’t be an “Energy-Gobblin’ Goblin”! (Be sure and turn off all the lights when you leave the room.)
In this week’s episode of Energy Green Grandpa, the super-villain known as “Energy-Gobblin’ Goblin” makes his first appearance! • 10 Bad Energy Habits to Break (Volunteer Energy Cooperative) • 8 Common Energy-Wasting Habits (Agway)
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How sweaters, “snuggling,” and thermostat tips help save energy when it’s cold
In this week’s YouTube episode of Energy Green Grandpa, Dr. George Potts teams up with “Energy Green Grandma” (aka Alice Potts) to show how strategic thermostat use can help save money when they weather gets cold. All About Smart Thermostats • 5 Best Smart Thermostats (This Old House) • Programmable Thermostats (Energy.gov) • Recommended Thermostat Settings (This…