In September we told you about a new $300
million program that would offer rebates to buyers of
energy-efficient appliances with the energy star label. At the
time, states and territories, which were in charge of their own
programs, were still in the planning stages.
Some states and territories have started their appliance rebate programs. Last week people in both Minnesota and
This week, the United States Postal Service will seek an opinion from the independent Postal Regulatory Commission on its plan to stop delivering mail on Saturdays. While Congress has to approve the change, this is a first step towards five-day mail delivery service.
I am very fortunate that throughout my life I've had many opportunities to travel. 
One thing in all my adventures remains consistent. Whether I've gone to the moon, or to the Jersey shore for a few days, my parents ask me the same two questions, without fail, upon my return.
1. What'd you eat?
2. What was the price of gas there?
With summer approaching, gas prices are expected to rise. Experts are saying it will likely go into the $3 - $3.25 range. It's not supposed...
Spring starts Saturday and I realize some of you might be thinking about spring cleaning/organizing. For those of you who are looking at cleaning out the basement, I encourage you to look into recycling that old junk.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that recycling saves energy, reduces pollution and even maintains and creates manufa...
I got mine, did you get yours? It’s March and the Census Bureau is in full gear making sure census forms are delivered to every home in the United States and Puerto Rico.
The good news is that it’s easy - when you get your form, just answer the 10 questions and mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope they provide (the form cannot be completed online). It only took me a couple of minutes to complete mine.
If you don't mail the fo...
Our guest blogger today is Erin Pierce, who works for the Communications office at Department of Energy.
One thing I’ve learned since my start at the Department of Energy (DOE) is how important it is for individuals to get involved in protecting the environment. Innovative technologies are being developed—from alternative fuel sources that cut greenhouse gasses to wind turbines that power every home in
