Save Money and the Planet
Weatherization, Energy Efficiency and Conservation can Lower your Electric Bills and Save the Planet at the Same Time.
Energy savings can be achieved without PG&E's disastrous SmartMeter devices
by Marcel Hawiger, TURN Staff Attorney, The Bakersfield Californian
September 21st, 2009
by Marcel Hawiger, TURN Staff Attorney, The Bakersfield Californian
September 21st, 2009
TURN staff attorney Marcel Hawiger writes an op-ed about PG&E's controversial SmartMeters. We should be focusing on smart consumers and conservation, not needless, expensive meters.
Energy Efficiency Programs in California
Background on the energy efficiency programs the Public Goods Charge on our bills helps to fund
Double Your Savings: Save Money and the Planet at the Same Time
Just about anything you do to reduce your electric bill will also reduce your greenhouse gas emissions
Find and Destroy Energy Vampires in Your Home
One of the best ways to reduce electricity bills and usage is to find and destroy vampires in the home. These vampires are appliances and equipment that suck up power even when they are turned off, such as lamps, TV’s, toasters and stereos.
Consumer Beware: Is Smart Rate a smart idea?
Before you sign up for PG&E's SmartRate program, make sure it is right for you.
Stop Outrageous Smart Meter Bills!
Instead of lower energy bills, smart meter customers are seeing higher energy use and skyrocketing bills. Sign TURN's petition demanding accountability from PG&E and a moratorium on smart meters.
Paying Extra for Green Power, and Getting Ads Instead
by Kate Galbraith, New York Times
November 17th, 2009
by Kate Galbraith, New York Times
November 17th, 2009
TURN energy attorney Matt Freedman tells the New York Times that 'green power' payments do little to promote renewable energy.
Smart consumers trump smart technology
by Mark Toney, San Francisco Chronicle
October 25th, 2009
by Mark Toney, San Francisco Chronicle
October 25th, 2009
Mark Toney writes in the San Francisco Chronicle that conservation and energy efficiency will save more energy than expensive, unproven smart meters.
Cool Ways to Save Energy and Reduce Summer Electric Bills
Tips on how to save money and stay cool even when it's hot
