Home Built Solar Panels – An Easy Solution to Rising Energy Costs

by Milton Hunter
Say goodbye to electric bills and hello to renewable energies.
Solar power is one of the best and most reliable renewable energy sources available. The problem most novice “environmental warriors” find is that the cost of professionally installed solar power systems is way beyond their budget and it could take well over 10 years [...]

Living Off the Grid. Why Should You Un-Plug Yourself From the System?

by Sparksy
Have you ever considered thoughts of living off the grid? If you’re a bit taken aback with that idea, let me tell you some of the reasons why you might want to consider it a bit further. First off you are going to reduce your dependence on dwindling resources: Do you want to depend [...]

Could Life Off the Grid Be Right for You?

by M Wilson

There is an increasing number of people who would love to tell the energy companies to “shove it” and start creating their own alternative energy. Could life off the grid be right for you? I think the real question is why would you ever think life ON the grid be right for you? [...]

Solar Powered and Wind Powered Underground House

by Earthship Farm
Solar Powered and Wind Powered Underground House
Earthship Farm, located in New Mexico, sits on acres of land and is powered by one of the most reliable energy source, the sun.
Earthship Farm sits on twenty acres of New Mexico land. The land is fenced and then cross-fenced and powered by solar and wind energy. [...]

Outlining Natural Building Materials and Techniques

by Michael Raber
With energy prices on the rise almost constantly, and air and water quality going down the drain faster than you can blink, more Americans are definitely turning to green building materials. Moreover, alternative methods for heating and lighting a home are also becoming more and more earth friendly. And when [...]

Skystream 3.7 Grid Tie 1.8kW Wind Power System

The Skystream 3.7™ is a new generation residential wind generator that hooks up to your your home to reduce or eliminate your monthly electrical bill. It’s the first all-inclusive wind generator (with controls and inverter built in) designed to provide quiet, clean electricity in very low winds. This makes Skystream ideal for residential homes and [...]

How to choose a Solar Water Heater

Using a solar water heater is a great way to reduce your utility bills over time and your carbon footprint. You wouldn’t want to rely completely on one unless the application called for it (as in a lake house you use only in the summer) or if it has backup heating elements in the [...]

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