From the monthly archives:

April 2009

Solar Applesauce: The Joys of Cooking with the Sun

by Anne on April 30, 2009

If you’re new here, you may want to get the 61 page report 125 Ways To Go Green and Save for subscribing to the newsletter. Thanks for visiting!The morning sunshine warmed the skins of the plump Greening apples I was peeling, releasing a sweet juicy odor that made my mouth water. Careful not to disturb [...]

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Save Money With an Energy Efficient Home

by Andy Greene on April 26, 2009

Solar power and wind power are a lot sexier, but there are a number of small changes you can make in your home to save yourself money month after month.  By making your home more energy efficient you can save hundreds of dollars a year on utilities and related costs.

Put a timer on your [...]

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To Grid-tie or Not to Grid-tie

by Andy Greene on April 23, 2009

We Rednecks are an independent bunch. We like to do it ourselves and owe it to nobody, and this holds true when we start using solar and wind energy. So it’s not surprising that for many of us, the idea of living off the grid is attractive. But before you invest in enough batteries to light up your homestead like a Wal-Mart parking lot, it pays to stop and reason out exactly what your needs and priorities are. The most common reason to be off grid is location. If you’re way out in the boonies, you may not have a choice. Here are some other things to consider:

Efficiency – When your batteries are full, they’re full. No matter how hard the wind blows or the sun shines, you can’t harvest anything more. A grid connection allows you to harvest all the power from your system. When you have extra, you sell it to the grid so someone else can use it. When sun or wind is scarce, you tap in and buy some back.

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Compare Wind Generator Plans

by Andy Greene on April 9, 2009

Did you know that you can create your own wind generator for under $200?  There are several companies that will sell you plans and instructions.  To keep it under $200 you have to get creative in finding batteries to store the electricity that you generate, and these eBooks will provide instructions for this as well.
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