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Yes, You Can Start Off Grid Living

In: Reference & Education

19 Jun 2009

Generating all your power by renewable means and living in harmony with the planet is a dream for many, not least because you can save yourself a small fortune.

Learn How To Build Your Own Wind Turbine Now!

In: Reference & Education

12 Jun 2009

Everybody can now benefit from the power of the wind and not have to pay anymore ever increasing fuel bills by building a wind turbine for use in their own home.

Hydro Power – How We Harness The Power Of Water

In: Technology

9 Jun 2009

Hydro-power has been used for a variety of functions over the years. It was used in flour mills, where water-wheels turn a shaft, that ground the flour, and even in irrigation system thousands of years ago. These days, it has a more prominent role as a renewable source of energy.

Solar Oven Designs – The Healthy Way To Cook

In: Home & Family

5 Jun 2009

In most 3rd world places, where electricity and other fuel sources are hard to come by, solar oven designs have been used. Not only are they effective in cooking food, but also for water purification in sunny countries like Sudan.

7 Reasons Nuclear Power Is NOT The Solution

In: Technology

29 May 2009

Although nuclear power is efficient and responsible for about 25% of the world’s electricity production, it is flawed in many respects:

Make Your Own Solar Panel – It’s Easy When You Know How

In: Home & Family

23 May 2009

Solar panels can be a great way to power your household appliances and light up your home. And it’s actually quite easy to make your own solar panels. But if it’s ever going to power anything, you need to know how to build it properly. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to get a proper kit with instructions on how to do it correctly.

A Star Is Born

In: Home & Family

20 May 2009

Who would have known back in 1992 that Energy Star, a joint initiative of the US Department of Energy and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) would have become such a major heavy hitter in the world of energy efficiency for the 21st century?, in fact so ingrained in our culture are they that 70% of all Americans recognize that Energy Star is synonymous with energy saving, with over one billion products being sold with the Energy Star logo to date.

How To Reduce Your Small Wind Turbine Cost

In: Home & Family

20 May 2009

Recently the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, H.R. 1424, was passed by Congress that includes a new federal investment tax credit to assist the public in offsetting the wind turbine cost for their homes, businesses or farms. Without any delay, president Bush signed the bill into law.

Using Tax Credits To Minimize Your Small Wind Turbine Cost

In: Home & Family

9 May 2009

Recently the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, H.R. 1424, was passed by Congress that includes a new federal investment tax credit to assist the public in offsetting the wind turbine cost for their homes, businesses or farms. Without any delay, president Bush signed the bill into law.

How To Solar Power You Home In 4 Steps

In: Technology

9 May 2009

The sun’s energy is one of the most abundant and important forms of energy on the planet. In nature it is used for photosynthesis; in ancient temples it was used as a natural light source, and in arid countries it is used to purify water.


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