gardening, the environment, green living and a lot of humor

Lisa Albrecht talks about her testimony for an EPA listening session about the effects of carbon emissions in advance of new standards for existing energy producing facilities that will be announced in 2014. Inventor/entrepreneur Bryan Nooner explains how he created his Twist and Seal products, which protect outdoor electrical connectors from the elements. Sandra Henry, the Energy Doctor from ComEd, stops by with information about their Smart Ideas awareness campaign and offers tips for increasing household energy efficiency. She is joined by Brandon Smith of Maywood, who was one of the winners of the utility company's Smart Home Showcase contest.