Getting Green Off The Grid

A quick way to determine what size of wind turbine you need.
OzarksSpaces.com

Q: I am tired of my high electric bills and consuming so much fossil fuels (coal, gas and oil). I like the idea of using a small windmill to produce my own electricity. What are the options for a house?
A: There are many options […]

A barangay is a small government controlled area. I suppose that would be similar to a county or city.
Manila Bulletin Online

The last week in March, Energy secretary Angelo Reyes, in a presscon following a speech at the Renewable Energy Conference in Washington, announced that with the use of solar and micro-hydro power 11,000 barangays […]

Are you looking for reasons to go off the grid? Here’s another good reason.
Experts hack power grid in no time - Network World

Ira Winkler, a penetration-testing consultant, says he and a team of other experts took a day to set up attack tools they needed then launched their attack, which paired social engineering with […]

I find it interesting that government seems to want more self-reliance in respect to itself…
Bloomberg Wants Solar Panels on City Buildings | The New York Observer

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced that the City Department of Administrative Services (DCAS) would issue an RFP for private solar developers to purchase, install, own and maintain solar panels […]

I have kept groceries on the porch in the winter to save on electric bills, or if the refrigerator was broken. This seems like a much better way to do it.
Freeaire.com Home Page

In colder climates, the Freeaire taps into the greatest source of refrigeration ever created: winter. The Freeaire can use cold outside air […]

Sounds rather fragile to me. I was thinking more of the NASA balloon that rose when the sun is out, and dropped when the temperature drops. That would be similar to the wave power generators that people want to use on shorelines.
Solar balloons to power remote areas? | Environment | Reuters

The helium-filled balloons, […]

Weekend projects to slash fuel bills. Good if you’re still in the cold north.
ADDING CHEAP SOLAR POWER TO YOUR HOME

Nearly all homes have some southern facing glass, but most homes, especially older ones, were not built to take advantage of the heat energy those windows can transmit. One low-cost and simple way of taking […]

Once their online service kicks off, I wonder how long it will take for Google or MapQuest to add a “solar rating” to their street maps.

GreenPowerlabs� SolarStar Rating service is designed to advance the development of solar buildings/houses, streets and communities, and to promote the design of houses and buildings highly suitable for solar energy […]

I like how the turbines are linked together to generate more power. Although some are saying the amount of electricity generated is not worth the expense, we all have to start somewhere. This might be a way to keep your cell phone towers operable during a power outage. Or someone’s life […]

On one hand, kids probably love snow days. On the other hand, they love having a longer summer vacation. It’s a toss up.
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“Many school corporations are making the switch to renewable energy sources to cut costs and reduce their carbon footprint, and they are […]