Energy Efficiency

Doug Rye's Column

Doug Rye has promoted energy efficiency for more than 30 years. For the last 17 years, he's been spreading the word through his popular "Home Remedies" radio show, which can be heard on stations across the country, including Arkansas, and through energy seminars he hosts nationwide. Since 1997, Doug has worked as a consultant for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas to promote energy efficiency to cooperative members statewide.

Publications reprinting the archived columns are asked to utilize the following attribution:

"Reprinted courtesy of Arkansas Living Magazine and Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. Doug Rye, a licensed architect living in Saline County, Ark., is the popular host of the "Home Remedies" radio show and a promoter of energy efficiency building. To reach Doug, call him at 501-653-7931."

6/1/2013	Building or remodeling? We can help.
5/1/2013	A different kind of envelope
4/1/2013	How much air can you blow into a soft drink bottle?
3/1/2013	Everybody cares about his or her utility bill, right?
2/1/2013	The more things change, the more they remain the same ... part 2
1/1/2013	The More Things Change, the…
12/1/2012	Let's Just Do It...Others Have!
11/1/2012	More Efficient and Safer
10/1/2012	From Hot Attics To Frost
9/1/2012	Now Get Ready For This Winter and Next Summer
8/1/2012	The Attic is Still Hot
7/1/2012	Cooling Off The Attic
6/1/2012	The Science of Radiation
5/1/2012	The Science of Conduction (Part 2) and Convection
4/1/2012	The Science of Conduction
3/1/2012	It's All About The Sun
2/1/2012	Keeping It Simple
1/1/2012	East Students Take The Challenge
12/1/2011	Help for Mobile Homes
11/1/2011	It's That Time of the Year Again
10/1/2011	It May Be Time For Geothermal
9/1/2011	The More Things Change The More They Stay the Same Part 2
8/1/2011	The More Things Change The More They...
7/1/2011	It is Hot and I Hope That You Have Your Plan Ready
6/1/2011	Tips to Cut Your Utility Bills: Planning is Important
5/1/2011	Heat Pump Graduation: Class of 2011
4/1/2011	The Truth About Heat Pumps
3/1/2011	Happy Winner and Happy Winter Comfort
2/1/2011	Happy Summer Comfort
1/1/2011	A Comforting Thought
12/1/2010	Another affordable energy efficiency tool for you
11/1/2010	Tinting: Not just for your car windows
10/1/2010	Insulation for retirement
9/1/2010	Even more about insulation and hurray for September
8/1/2010	More on insulation
7/1/2010	What is the best wall insulation for existing homes?
6/1/2010	May the force not be with you
5/1/2010	The young folks get it
4/1/2010	The co-ops can help you "git 'er done"
3/1/2010	What is COP?
2/1/2010	Cooperatives add Hybrid water heater to offerings
1/1/2010	Happy New Year! And the winners are...
12/1/2009	Energy Commandment #7: Thou shalt not believe everything you hear
11/1/2009	Energy Commandment #6: Thou Shalt be Thankful
10/1/2009	Energy Commandment #5: Thou Shalt Use the BETTER WAY
9/1/2009	A Better Way
8/1/2009	Improperly Installed Systems Can’t Keep You Cool
7/1/2009	Oh My! What to Do?
6/1/2009	Energy Commandment No. 4: “Thou shalt provide adequate air”
5/1/2009	Take It Slow On Changing Energy Policies
4/1/2009	Good News
3/1/2009	Energy Commandment No. 3: “Thou shalt cool it”
2/1/2009	Energy Commandment No. 3: “Thou shalt invest in an energy-efficient water heater”
1/1/2009	Energy Commandment No. 2: “Thou Shalt Invest”

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