Thinking about an electric car?  Already own one?  If not Elon Musk is producing more electric cars for the public each year. Most consumers want to make sure they can adequately recharge their electric vehicle when its parked during the day and overnight.  Consider your home power situation and how to set up your garage [...]

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Stephanie on December 10th, 2010

Installing solar panels on your home that are not visible is practically like having your cake and eating it too.  Most people find solar panels unattractive (which is why many homeowners associations do not allow them outright), but the significant energy savings and the satisfaction of reducing your carbon footprint are two things that most [...]

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Stephanie on November 6th, 2010

One of our favorite ways to go solar is with low profile, but high performance solar roof shingles.  From the manufacturer Dow comes a residential solar shingle that has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Introduced in October 2009, Dow’s Powerhourse solar shingle is an affordable roofing option that can help cut your electricity bills [...]

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Stephanie on July 27th, 2010

The housing market is still trying to come out of its slump here in the U.S.  In order to lure potential home buyer, developers are adding unique features you might not otherwise expect — like solar panels!  Solar energy efficiency with new Portland, Oregon homes will be showcased this week in the city’s Alberta Arts [...]

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