Photovoltaic cells—those black squares an array of which comprises a solar panel—are getting more efficient, and gradually less expensive, thanks to better designs which focus the gathered sunlight on a more and more concentrated point. The size of the cells is decreasing as their efficiency rises, meaning that each cell becomes cheaper to produce and easier to produce. As far as the cost, the price of producing solar-generated energy per watt hour has reduced to $4.00 at the time of writ...

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If you are in a position when you are needing to update or install a new heating system, you have the opportunity to use an environmentally friendly product such as solar power or geo thermal heat.

There are several factors to consider when looking at the two potentially new heating systems.

Solar Power - Pros

Solar energy has a smaller carbon impact than conventional heating sources. Once the panels are made they are no longer in the carbon imprint index.

solar energy is silent. There ...

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In an era where we are constantly looking for ways to save money, we usually turn to our electric bill. We are installing CFL lights and power bars to try and save a little bit.

What if there was a way to reduce your electricity bill by 40 to 60 percent?

Well, there is, Michael Evje, the writer of Reduce Your Electric Bill (for almost) Nothing, has been saving on his electric bill for years, and has decided that this information needs to be shared. His book is fool of practical ideas and di...

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Every year there are millions of homes being renovated around the world. As our homes age, we are looking to modernize and keep the house looking fresh.

Before anyone starts to tear into their project they should take several things into consideration. Beyond the cost, you should consider what effect the renovation is going to have on your health and on the environment.

Your home has a major impact on your health, and the decisions you make should take into account what materials you are go...

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How do you think it would feel if instead of a power bill every month, you recieved a cheque?

Many people do not realize that if you produce your own power, and your home doesn't need it all, the power companies will buy it from you.

Imagine, each and every month, a cheque for something you did that was good for the environment. As a society we have come to think that if you want to be green, you will have to pay more for it. More for recycling pick up, more for earth friendly products, mor...

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If you are similar to many of people in today's economy, you are searching for methods to save money. One easy way is to produce your own electricity. We are part of, what I like to call, a solar earth. The sun produces the energy for all living beings to flourish. Why not use that identical power to run your house.

If you search for solar, or wind power, kits you will find there are a lot of options. You can hire it out, expensive, but you will get a return on your money in time. Or you can...

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The most powerful form of renewable energy on earth is solar energy. So what is solar energy exactly? It is the energy that you can harness from the heat in the sun's rays. The sun produces so much energy, that if harnessed, it would only take one minute to have enough to provide the earth with sufficient energy to last at least 12 months!

So, solar power is the energy from the sun which is harnessed and changed into electricity. There are more products today which have the ability to use so...

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What comes to mind when you take notice of the word "eco-friendly homes"? Energy efficiency is  what people most often equate  this expression with and that is unquestionably an imperative ingredient of green homes, but there is more to  it than just saving energy, a lot more. Bona fide green homes should be created from materials that are either recycled or are not made from fossil fuels. Eco-friendly homes are about reducing waste, making better use of space and keeping things clean. Reduce...

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Everything around us, well, even us, is fueled by the sun. Plants, trees, mammals, water even requires the sun. Yet each and everyday, we fire up our cars, turn up our heat, and cook on our stoves using fossil fuels.

Humans have insisted on running our world on coal, naturall gas, and oil, yet for free we have the sun. It produces more energy than any fossil fuel; it doesn't harm our environment with nasty byproducts; yet we don't use it to it's full advantage.

As a society, we could easily con...
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In today's age what a loaded question. Everyone has an opinion on whether there is global warming or not. It seems that each day you find an article from one expert or another that discusses both sides of the battle. Is there global warming? Not going to get into the argument, instead look at it in the sense of money. What you do today could save you thousands in the future. How does making earth-friendly choices save money when it is usually more expensive? Initia...

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Is geo thermal heat right for you? If you are looking to upgrade your heating system and being 'earth-friendly' is important to you, then you will be considering geo thermal as an alternative.

The basics of geo thermal is to tap into the earth's constant temperature and use this to heat and cool your home. By running an intricate system of water pipes you can heat or cool the water to a consistant 15 degrees celcius (59 degrees fahrenheit) and transfer it to your home heating/cooling system....

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With the knowledge that we are in an economic and environmental mess, we have unlimited reasons to try and save on our heating and air conditioning costs. Not only will it keep money in your pocket, but it is one little step to reducing your carbon impact.

I think when talking about going green, we are overwhelmed with information and really don't know where to start. The environmentalists are asking us to make massive changes, which of course we need, but at the same time the general public ...
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When it comes to renewable energy, just how many choices do we have? Plenty. But in today's context, the most prominent and promising ones would be solar, hydro and wind power. Our world is heading for destruction if it does not hold its reins on fossil fuel consumption. Now, we all know that since such energy is non-renewable, sooner or later, depletion is a certainty. Instead of leaving things to chance, we can always turn our focus to renewable energy solutions.

The sun is a huge reservoi...

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Our world is facing an energy crisis. With the fast-depleting supply of fossil fuels and the ever increasing demands for power from industrialization and human living, it is imperative to start relying on renewable energy sources. Living off the grid is perhaps the first step towards doing our part in saving the environment. It not only will help cut down our reliance on the conventional energy sources, it will also help us reduce electric bills as well as protect our environment from further...

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