People who first drove their cars with every aerodynamic advantage in mind, while shifting into neutral to use only the power of gravity to propel their vehicle down every hill, were among the pioneers to lay claim to the nickname of "hypermiler". They understood the importance of reducing the mass of their car, so they removed spare tires, … [Read More...]
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DIY Home Solar Installation Checklist: You can do it!
In a previous article we looked at a simple DIY solar panel system that could get the average home powered up with solar, using a modular installation kit. While calling it DIY is completely accurate, it is important to consider that the installation … [Continue Reading...]
How to Guide: Choosing the right Solar Company
Installing solar panels for your home or business is a smart move. Selecting the right solar panel installation company will ensure that your system is providing you with the maximum amount of energy efficiency and reliability. There are several … [Continue Reading...]
Should the Government require Solar Panels for all new homes?
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Fracking or Large Scale Solar – which one is more harmful to the environment?
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Be an Energy Saving Hero to your Community, Group, Neighbors, or even your entire Town
Wouldn't it be great if you could make a huge impact on the energy savings of a large group of people or even your entire town? Your efforts could change the lives of hundreds or thousands of people by helping them save money, reduce green house … [Continue Reading...]
Time to make the switch?: Converting from oil to gas heat
As a homeowner with oil heating, you may want to stop wasting energy and money by replacing your old oil furnace with a new, high efficiency natural gas unit. Many homeowners who currently use oil to heat their homes are making the switch to natural … [Continue Reading...]
No Pests, No Dirt, No Worries…Bring the Garden Indoors!
You probably make eating fresh and healthy food a priority, but that's not always an easy goal to live by. While we all know that fresh vegetables are an important part of any healthy diet, most of the time it's hard to find out where our fresh … [Continue Reading...]
Energy Starved Traveler’s Guide: Best Hacks and Gadgets!
What do all our favorite gadgets have in common? They need power! This list of gadgets will be especially interesting to you if you're traveling to a place that might not have reliable power or any power at all, during some portions of your journey. … [Continue Reading...]
Your Handy Guide to Wireless Outdoor Landscape Lights: Solar vs Battery Powered LEDs
Outdoor lighting is a beautiful thing, it can help you to create curb appeal, improve ambiance, and maintain security for your home. To get all the lighting you need, you'll probably find it frustrating to put in the spider web of wiring to power … [Continue Reading...]
$28 Bulbs! – A Light Bulb is a Light Bulb, Right?
No, not all light bulbs are the same. Are there really differences in light bulbs, and what are they? In the past, incandescent bulbs were the most commonly used lighting source. They emit light by heating a metal wire filament to a high … [Continue Reading...]
Energy Auditors – Saving Energy to Earn a Great Living
As the economy hit a very rough patch in the late 2000s and early 2010s, people looked for creative ways to save money. At the same time, many of us became more aware of how our way of living effects the environment. Because of these two factors, a … [Continue Reading...]
How to Make Money from the Solar Energy Boom
Solar energy is quickly becoming our planet’s best shot at reducing our carbon emissions without having to skip a beat, as a far as our modern lives go. This is good news for a number of reasons, like energy savings and the environmental benefits … [Continue Reading...]
