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Solar Energy Need to Know

April 10, 2008 – 7:19 am

If you are installing or have installed a photovoltaic (PV) system we have found some helpful resource to make it not only easier but safer for you and your home.
First if you are debating on installing the system as a DIY (do it yourself) then we found a resourced guide that can save you time [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Alternative energy, Conference, IREC | Comments (0)

Solar Water Heating Not Just For Us Campers

March 15, 2008 – 11:41 am

By Kelly Mead 
Campers have known the benefit of solar water heating, but homeowners are just starting to see the benefits of letting the sun heat their water instead of paying the power company to do it for them. There are two different types of solar heating systems: passive, which doesn’t rely on circulating pumps and controls, and [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Alternative energy, renewable energy, soalr water heating, water | Comments (0)

Making Energy From Thin Air

March 4, 2008 – 8:20 am

Using wind turbines to generate your energy needs is like making energy appear from thin, moving, air. Especially if you are building a new home in a remote location.  Wind energy systems may involve a significant initial investment but once you account for the lifetime of reduced or no utility costs it’s a steal.  Though the [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Alternative energy, Getting Healthy, Wind energy, green building | Comments (0)

Changings Windows Offers Great Benefits

February 13, 2008 – 11:05 pm

In most old homes windows are one of the largest sources of heating during the winter do to their low insulating ability combined with high air leakage.  During the summer they are also a major source of additional unwanted heat. This results in windows being typically net energy loser, that can be responsible for 25% [...]

By Kelly Mead | Also posted in Energy Efficiency, Heating, Insulation, Solar-passive, cooling, windows | Comments (0)