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September 4, 2012
Curiosity, left, at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, in late November 2011. Shown here is the flight hardware that was being assembled prior to shipment to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida for the launch. | Photo Credit Dr. Robert C. Nelson
Environmental Management Scientist Sets His Sights on Mars

An Energy Department scientist helped assemble Curiosity, the most recent Mars rover.

September 4, 2012
Gundersen Health System teamed up with La Crosse County to turn methane gas from the county's landfill into electricity and heat for the Gundersen Lutheran - Onalaska Campus, making it the first-known energy independent medical campus in the U.S. | Photo courtesy of Gundersen Health System.
Energy Department’s Hospital Energy Alliance Helps Partner Save Energy and Money

How energy efficiency is helping one healthcare organization improve facilities and reduce environmental impacts.

September 4, 2012
The NYC Solar Map allows users to estimate the solar energy potential for every building in New York City’s five boroughs.
The Bright Lights in New York Could Be Solar

Interactive map shows potential for rooftop solar in New York City.

August 31, 2012
Estimate the energy consumption and cost to operate an appliance when making a purchase. Investing in an energy-efficient product may save you money in the long run. | Photo courtesy of iStockphoto.com/wh1600.
Estimating Appliance and Home Electronic Energy Use

Learn how to estimate what it costs to operate your appliances and how much energy they consume.

August 31, 2012
Methane hydrates are 3D ice-lattice structures with natural gas locked inside. If methane hydrate is either warmed or depressurized, it will release the trapped natural gas.
New Methane Hydrate Research: Investing in Our Energy Future

New research projects will help study methane hydrates and their implications for future resources, geohazards, and the environment.

August 31, 2012
The Energy Savers Blog is Taking a Short Vacation!

In true summer fashion, the Energy Savers blog is going on a short summer vacation.

August 31, 2012
This year, Ohio Stadium - the football stadium for The Ohio State University Buckeyes - is moving to a zero-waste program. | Photo courtesy of The Ohio State University.
Going for First and Sustainability

Big Ten football teams are focusing on sustainability this fall.

August 31, 2012
Before there was Google, or even the Internet, there was the computer -- and the earliest computers were so large that just one could occupy an entire room. AVIDAC was the first digital computer at Argonne National Laboratory, and began operating in 1953. It was built by the Physics Division for $250,000. Pictured here, with AVIDAC, is pioneer Argonne computer scientist Jean F. Hall. AVIDAC stands for "Argonne Version of the Institute's Digital Automatic Computer" and was based on architecture developed by mathematician John von Neumann. | Photo courtesy of Argonne National Laboratory.
Photo of the Week: Living Large -- Argonne's First Computer

Check out our favorite energy-related photos!

August 31, 2012
Home heating accounts for about 30 percent of the energy used in the home. | Photo courtesy iStockphoto.com
Overview: Home Heating Systems

Your choice of heating technologies impacts your energy bill. Learn about your options, from active solar to portable heaters.

August 30, 2012
The cost effectiveness of when to turn off lights depends on the type of lights and the price of electricity. | Photo courtesy of ©iStockphoto.com/kyoshino.
When to Turn Off Your Lights

The cost effectiveness of when to turn off lights depends on the type of lights and the price of electricity.