Spring has sprung, and this month we highlighted many seasonal topics. We also covered some driving tips to help save money at the pump, ideas for new parents, and unveiled how you can connect with energy savings tips on the go.

• Baseball enthusiasts learned which ballparks are most efficient, and what efficiency measures the pros use that they can apply in their own homes.


• We learned some energy saving landscaping tips and considerations for our spring planting endeavors.


• Kristin gave us some simple ways to save energy during the busy month of March.

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For years, many of you have found energy-saving tips about how to save money and energy at home, in your vehicle, and at work on our Energy Savers desktop site. This month, we launched a new Energy Savers mobile website--which provides homeowners these with tips conveniently through your mobile device. [More]

This month, it was all about heat! Are you trying to decide whether or not to use your fireplace, space heater, or your heat at all? Our bloggers posted several articles on the hot topic of heating your home during the cold winter months:

• We learned a little history about fireplaces and some considerations and calculations to keep in mind when using one to heat your home.


• We were urged to read more before using our portable heaters as a primary source of heat for our homes, and were pointed toward a handy guide to performing a home energy assessments to help us save the heat we are using.


• We discussed the benefits of turning down our thermostats while we are away to save money. If you try this energy savings tip, be mindful not to let your pipes freeze when you turn down your heat.

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It's officially winter, and we hope you're all staying safe and warm through the holiday season! For our December recap, we're including a few highlights from 2011.

2011 Highlights

• Lighting Choices to Save You Money: This new section tells you what you need to know about the most energy-efficient lighting on the market today. You'll also find information on the new Lighting Facts label, FAQs, and how to measure light using lumens instead of watts.


• Save Money infographic on Facebook: This fun, interactive, and informative infographic includes images, videos, quizzes, and energy saving tips.


• Energy Efficiency Tax Credits and Other Incentives: Don't forget to check here for federal, state, and local incentives to help offset the cost of purchasing energy efficient products and renewable energy for your home.

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Fall is in the air, and October has us thinking about ways to keep warm through the fall and winter months. In case you've missed anything this month, here's a recap of October.

On the Blog, In Case You Missed It…

This Month

• Energize Your Neighborhood this Halloween: Carve an Energy Pumpkin!


• Getting Ready to Set the Thermostat Low—And Keep it There!


• Happy Hallogreen!


• Fall: Energy Saving Changes with the Season


• Renewable Energy: A Centuries-old Tradition
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September is a month full of changes: it marks the switch from summer to fall, and from vacation to school. But it also means something really exciting - the DOE Solar Decathlon!

We've been tracking the event and showing you what's going on daily. See what's been happening on the blog:

New or Notable on Energy Savers

• Solar Decathlon 2011: The event runs Sept. 23 - Oct 2 in West Potomac Park in Washington D.C. Check it out if you have a chance!


• The seasonal switch to fallhas begun on Energy Savers. Read our tips to help you get prepared for saving energy and money in the cooler weather.

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