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Working With The Power Of Wind

May 15, 2008 – 5:46 am

By James Copper
Wind power is growing in popularity as an alternative to fossil fuel and one of the best of the renewable energy sources. The use of wind power requires wind turbines. Wind turbine generators do little to harm the environment and are far preferable in this regard to fossil fuel. The only disadvantage is that [...]

By admin | Also posted in Wind energy | Comments (2)

Hydrogen Good For More Than Cars?

May 9, 2008 – 5:40 am

Hydrogen as the fuel for our cars hasn’t quite been the magic pill it was toted as being when first introduced. That doesn’t mean that it is not still a viable and essential area that needs to be researched as a renewable energy source. There is a vision for a new hydrogen economy which [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in hydrogen | Comments (0)

Have a DSIRE for Finacial Help For Your Off Grid Dream?

April 7, 2008 – 9:40 am

Getting off the grid or even using personal alternative/renewable energy while still attached to the grid is an expensive proposition.  That is especially true when putting in a complete system at once.  Here at The Off Grid Home we wanted to make a database of all the programs available across the United States but, found [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Alternative energy, DSIRE, IREC, North Carolina Solar Center, State Incentives, Websites | Comments (0)

The Power of Trash

April 4, 2008 – 5:03 am

A big worry today is what to do with all the waste that is disposed of in our everyday lives. Where is all the wrappers, napkins, uneaten food, worn clothing, broken furniture, etc that needs to be disposed of going? and how do we make trash a positive effect for our environment. Recycling [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Alternative energy, Waste Disposal, Websites, methane | Comments (1)