GreenSwitch has an interesting solution to saving energy by making it easy to turn off all power using devices when you leave you home with a single switch.

GreenSwitch allows a single switch to turn off selected energy sapping devices while allowing other devices to work — like clocks.

A master switch ” sends “ …  wireless signal is sent to all of the GreenSwitch™ slave components (wall plugs, light switches, and thermostat) …”  This allows you to turn off TVs, printers, and other devices on standby mode at once easily and just as easily turn them baco on …

See the video with Ed Begley describing GreenSwitch …

Via:  GreenSwitch  LINK

…   “several studies have suggested that daylight saving time doesn’t actually save energy—and might even result in a net loss. ”   …

Via Nat Geo: Daylight Savings Time.

Here are some highlights – "Change your furnace filters … Insulate your pipes … Caulk your windows … Weather stripe your doors … [get / install a]  Programmable thermostat …"

Do the ones you can yourself and save some money – consider a contractor if some arel.  beyond your skill level.  Each will make a difference to the environment and your energy bills.

While not on the list – do not forget to use CFLs or LED bulbs … in my area (SouthEastern PA) they are reasonably inexpensive as they are subsidized (at least at the Home Depot) by PECO (local utility). 

Via:  SustainLane  LINK

…   “The research from Columbia University’s Earth Institute and the university’s Center for Research on Environmental Decisions is the latest attempt to probe the psychological roots of the energy problem … ”   …

Via National Geographic: Energy Savings.

Columbia University’s Earth Institute.

Center for Research on Environmental Decisions.