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3/18/2013 at 12:00am [
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As editor of Arkansas Green Guide, the largest eco publication in the state, there’s an implied obligation for me to be one of the more passionate Arkansas advocates for sustainability — beyond these pages.
Well, I have a confession.
I’m not very green. It might be fairer to say I’m light green, actually, because I recycle. I up-cycle. I always donate unwanted items (or at least have a garage sale). My pet peeve is lights being...read more >
3/18/2013 at 12:00am [
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Energy is the lifeblood of our economy and it enables us to live, work and play. But how much do we know about our energy in Arkansas? Where does it come from? And most importantly, can we rely on it to provide for us in the future? We’ve taken a hard look at the state’s electrons to help answer the questions that define our present and will help shape our future.
State of the State
At a little over 9 cents per kilowatt-hour, Arkansas...read more >
3/18/2013 at 12:00am [
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The average Arkansas household spent about $1,275 on electricity alone in 2011, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. A few simple steps throughout your home can make a big impact on your bill and the environment.
Kilo-what?
The watt is the standard unit for measuring energy use. Utilities measure energy supplied in kilowatt-hours (kwh), where 1 kwh equals 1,000 W used for an hour. A 60-watt incandescent bulb burned for 8 hours...read more >
3/18/2013 at 12:00am [
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At ECO Modern Flats, green isn’t just the lush color of the landscape – it’s a way of life for the tenants who occupy the state’s first LEED-Certified Platinum apartment complex on South Hill Avenue, just minutes away from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
The lifestyle afforded tenants in the 96 one-bedroom units and the complex’s overall design earned its developers, Specialized Real Estate Group, the prestigious...read more >
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