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Alternative Energy Becomes More Competitive With Weak Dollar

April 16, 2008 – 6:10 am

By: John Kuzniar
In his new music video for the movie “American Gangster,” best selling rapper Jay-Z flaunts the euro, not the dollar, to showcase his wealth.
Recently when asked “What is the best currency in the world to own right now?”, billionaire Warren Buffet replied, “Not the U.S. dollar.”
It was recently reported that supermodel Gisele Bundchen [...]

By admin | Posted in Alternative energy, In The News, costs | 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 | Posted in Alternative energy, DSIRE, IREC, North Carolina Solar Center, State Incentives, renewable energy, websites, websites of interet | 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 | Posted in Alternative energy, Waste Disposal, Websites of Interest, alternative, methane | Comments (1)

DIY Alternative Energy

March 11, 2008 – 7:51 am

Are you handy or even willing to try to be then how about visiting Instructables Alternative Energy DIY? Following our renowned and highly technical search of the internet we found this great site.  Yup, that’s right we just stumbled on it while researching something totally different. So we just had to join and tell [...]

By Kelly Mead | Posted in Alternative energy, DIY, Editorial, Websites of Interest, alternative systems, off-topic, websites | Comments (0)