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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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 [...]
Saving energy and money is a snap when you install solar hot water at your home. Unlike traditional photovoltaic (PV) panels, solar thermal panels are less expensive. You’ll get your return on investment much more quickly, as well. If you are currently using grid-based electricity or natural gas to heat household water, why not switch [...]
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Years ago, most people who had solar panels on their homes lived in remote areas not reached by the grid. Solar energy might have been their only option for power, as they lived off-grid. Away from society and perhaps shunning capitalistic pressures, these solar power pioneers were often self-reliant and tough. Today, when you hear [...]
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Sure, you might be thinking about putting solar panels on your home, business or garage, but what about your four-legged friends? Did you know that solar power has gone to the dogs? Well, perhaps not literally, but there are ways you can incorporate solar panels as part of a dog house or other pet shelter. [...]
Do you wonder what it takes to put solar panels on your home? What about the people that help you with a home solar install? Let’s walk through a solar installation, step by step. In some instances, it can be done in a single day! And, for those of you that are considering becoming a [...]
