05th March 2006
You've decided to pursue a solar home improvement, but aren't so keen on the idea of putting panels on your roof. No worries, you just need to understand the concept of gain.
I Gotta Gain Some Heat
I'll cut to the chase – gain refers to how you gen...
05th March 2006
The fastest growing alternative energy platform in the United States is the wind. No, I'm not blowing hot air.
Cheap and Productive
Manipulating the wind to generate electricity for your home is cheap, easy and very misunderstood. First, you don't ...
05th March 2006
Jumping in your RV and leaving the rat race for the weekend is an American tradition. Did you know you can provide power to your RV with the sun while getting away from it all?
The Sun is Everywhere!
One of the biggest misconceptions regarding solar...
25th February 2006
Every other year, the U.S. Energy Department holds a solar decathlon for teams from various universities around the world. The winning team receives a $100,000 grant over two years.
A Contest of a Different Sort
The solar decathlon is an interesting...
25th February 2006
Environmentalists throughout the world are still in shock. Who would've every thought President Bush would push solar energy?
The Initiative
As you undoubtedly know by now, the President George Bush announced it was time to start weaning ourselves...
25th February 2006
President Bush has indicated it is imperative to kick America's oil habit. In conjunction with this goal, the Department of Energy has just announced a $119 million dollar research initiative.
Money for Research and Development
Obviously, automobil...
25th February 2006
American's love rebates. Whether rebates are offered on computers, software, cars or whatever, we snatch them up. If your considering going solar, you'll be happy to hear rebates are available.
Solar Rebates
As most people know, a rebate is a give ...
25th February 2006
As is occurring in many states, New York is trying to promote Green Building practices. The state is doing it by offering tax credits as financial incentives.
New York Green Building Initiative
The concept of green building isn't particularly old a...
16th February 2006
With massive rebate programs and tax credits being issued by state and federal governments, using the sun to generate electricity is very popular. So, how does it work?
Generating electricity from the sun is all about converting sunlight into power. Im...
05th February 2006
With massive rebate programs and tax credits being issued by state and federal governments, using the sun to generate electricity is very popular. So, how does it work?
Generating electricity from the sun is all about converting sunlight into power. Im...
05th February 2006
You purchase a home with beautiful, large windows only to find the sunlight is blinding during the day and turns the home into an oven. Here's how you can deal with the issue.
If you've ever doubted the power of the sun, the glare and heat generated i...
05th February 2006
Water is used as a significant power source in many parts of the world. In fact, Norway uses it to produce 99 percent of its electricity. So, how does it work?
Water constantly moves through a vast global cycle. First, it evaporates from water sources...
05th February 2006
After recovering from the shock of receiving your utility bill, you might be interested in alternative energy sources. Let's consider the pros of using geothermal in your home.
Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because it comes from the co...
05th February 2006
Using the inherent heat in the ground, geothermal, is being pushed by many experts as a great energy source. While this is generally true, there are some negatives as well.
There is no disputing that we need to wean ourselves off of fossil fuels. While...
01st February 2006
Most people are shocked these days when they open their utility bill. By auditing your home, you can turn a monstrous utility bill into a minor annoyance.
Home Energy Audit
It happens every month. You pick up the mail and see an envelope from the u...
