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Go Green: Save Money and Energy this Winter

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By: Kristina Hall, Quizzle.com

As I drive around my neighborhood at night, enjoying the festive exhibits during the holidays, I often ask myself: “How much does it cost to have such an elaborate light display?”

Christmas decorations that light up my street are the first things that get me in the holiday spirit, along with 24 hour Christmas radio and hot cocoa, of course. I’ve noticed that despite the current state of the economy, people are still going all out for the season.

When it comes to energy-efficient appliances, I’m a very firm believer that spending a few extra dollars initially will save you money in the long run. This year, take a new approach to the holidays: Go green to save some green.

Why turning off your computer is a must

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By Mina Shaghaghi

Nearly half of all U.S. workers leave their PCs on overnight. Here, three urgent reasons to turn off before you head out:

1. Hackers spend their waking hours prowling for vulnerable computers. Don't assume your firm has up-to-date security -- a third of small businesses don't.

SmartPower SmartTip of the Week: Cook it under pressure

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How many of you reading this blog have an electric pressure cooker or some other countertop cooking device stuffed away in the recesses of your kitchen…

SmartPower SmartTip of the Week: Let the oven do all the cooking—keep your home’s thermostat on 68

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Here we are in December—a time when it may be cold outside, but our celebrations with friends and family keep us all fired up inside.

I know that when the weather gets really chilly (just like when it is roasting in the summer), we typically respond by wanting to make the inside of our home the exact opposite of how it is outside.

SmartPower SmartTip of the Week: Put the lights out when you crash out

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As we wrote about last week, people across America want to be Energy Smart and still celebrate the holidays in a traditional way – with lots of lights and decorations!