The coming energy crisis caused by a peak in global oil and natural gas production will profoundly affect the lives of all North Americans. As the price of these vital fuels rises, homeowners will scramble to cut their fuel bills. Two options for meeting the upcoming challenge are dramatic improvements in home energy efficiency and [...]
What if, when you bought a new home, solar energy was part of the overall package? That is, along with a garage, windows and roof, can you imagine if solar panels were part of the deal? Well, its happening in California. At “The Preserve at Vista Del Verde,” in Yorba Linda, a community of 90 [...]
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The bestselling alternative energy reference book in North America—now in an updated edition Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you’re looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd [...]
You’ve been thinking about home solar power, but you don’t know where to start. Fortunately, its pretty easy to get quotes for residential solar panels. Before you pick up the phone or the computer mouse, however, gather the following information, which will impact the cost of solar panels: 1. Pull your last three months of [...]
Two words: simple and cheap. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are taking down common barriers to affordable and easy home solar power. MIT has created paper solar cells with an inkjet printer process. This amazing solar innovation begs the question: could homeowners print out their own thin film solar cells one day? Of [...]
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These days, it is easier than ever to switch to solar electricity. Home solar power options abound! Whether you are thinking about installing solar panels on your rooftop, solar roof shingles, or simply tapping into a utility-based renewable energy certificate program, you don’t have to power your home with dirty coal or gas any longer. [...]
