It seems like we're adding a new gadget to our homes every few months (these wires represent half of those around my desk), and most of them will contribute to a higher electric bill. You might never think about that when you buy an Amazon Echo or a garage door opener. And you probably don't realize …
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Solar Energy Facts We All Need to Understand
Most people associate solar energy with solar panels that we see on the top of single family houses. Depending on where you live in the US, there may be quite a few solar powered homes because the state and/or utility companies have provided financial assistance to make the investment …
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Powering Your Home with a Car?
Did you stop and wonder what this article is about, powering your home with a car? You've been reading about generating power with solar panels, windmills and now your car? The answer is yes, you will one day be able to power your home with a car but you can't buy the car today. The concept was …
Solar Alternatives Include this Light Catcher
Building codes are changing at a rapid pace to respond to looming hikes in energy costs and environmental concerns. Solar panel adoption has accelerated in the US, as the cost of the photo voltaic cells used in solar panels (installation, operations and maintenance) has decreased by as much as 15 …
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Solar Panel Costs & Tax Credits
Solar panel costs have dropped dramatically. Unfortunately much of the recent decline is due to Chinese overproduction and dumping or selling products below cost. The bigger cost that homeowners need to consider is the "installed cost" of solar systems. In Germany, the rooftop solar installation …
Solar Panels Power Boats & Our Homes
Solar panels are one of the alternative energies we're starting to hear about. We're starting to see more solar panels on homes but solar power still only accounts for about 1% of alternative energy sources. Solar Panels Power a Boat Around the World Imagine my surprise when I read about this …
