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		<link>http://www.shortandlongofit.com/renoblog/the-importance-of-energy-efficiency/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 03:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<link>http://www.shortandlongofit.com/renoblog/energy-efficient-appliances/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> <a href="http://www.buyenergyefficient.org/energyefficientappliances.aspx" target="_blank">BuyEnergyEfficient.org</a> sells energy efficient appliances.  The benefits of buying these are that you will have a lower electric bill if you use them,  of course,  because you will be using less electricity to do the same job.</p>
<p>  <img alt="R3800 3.5 cu.  ft.  (100 liters) Refridgerator" src="http://www.buyenergyefficient.org/images/products/thumb/r3800.jpg" /></p>
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		<link>http://www.shortandlongofit.com/renoblog/buying-energy-efficient-appliances/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:12:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[mlCommand42]]></dc:creator>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Consumerenergycenter.org has a section on energy <a href="http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/home/appliances/index.html" target="_blank">efficient appliances</a>.  They give tips on buying dishwashers,  microwaves,  stoves,  and other appliances.</p>
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		<link>http://www.shortandlongofit.com/renoblog/25-tips-to-conserve-energy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:51:25 +0000</pubDate>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Here are <a href="http://www.rpu.org/environment/conservation/energy_conservation/" target="_blank">25 tips to conserve energy</a>.  They can help you save tons of money on energy bills.</p>
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		<link>http://www.shortandlongofit.com/renoblog/designing-your-home-to-be-energy-efficient/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:50:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[mlCommand42]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This government site has a guide to designing your home to be energy efficient. Average Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 217 user reviews. [ &#124; &#124; &#124; &#124; ]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> This government site has a guide to <a href="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/designing_remodeling/index.cfm/mytopic=10080" target="_blank">designing your home to be energy efficient</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In my last post I pointed to a great collection of reviews that focused on energy efficent washing machines.  One of the problems with going that route is that such machines can be hard to maintain. Here&#8217;s an excellent discussion of the issues surrounding the cleaning and mainentence of highly efficient laundry machines.  It focuses [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> In my last post I pointed to <a href="http://www.shortandlongofit.com/renoblog/?p=84">a great collection of reviews that focused on energy efficent washing machines</a>.  One of the problems with going that route is that such machines can be hard to maintain.</p>
<p> Here&#8217;s an excellent discussion of the issues surrounding <a href="http://housewares.about.com/od/laundryappliances/qt/preventingmold.htm">the cleaning and mainentence of highly efficient laundry machines</a>.  It focuses on problems like buildup of mold and bad odors.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:59:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s an excellent overview of many of the various laundry machines currently on the market. I like this artile because it gives prominent attention to the energy efficency of the models. You can even live green while washing your clothes! Average Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 238 user reviews. [ &#124; &#124; &#124; [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Here&#8217;s an excellent overview of <a href="http://www.consumersearch.com/www/house_and_home/washing-machine-reviews/">many of the various laundry machines currently on the market</a>.</p>
<p> I like this artile because it gives prominent attention to the energy efficency of the models.</p>
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