Green Living Tips for Rednecks
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If you’re building a new home, or remodeling an existing one, you needn’t spend a great deal of extra money to take advantage of the power of the sun. Incorporating the principles of passive solar design will make your home easier to heat and cool, and keep you more in touch with the natural cycles of the day and year.
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Caring for the environment doesn’t always cost money. Your concern for the environment can actually bring you cash. There are ways to earn money by going green without leaving your home.
Going green can refer to engaging in any activity that helps protect the environment. By engaging in green activities, you will not only be able [...]
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Everlite Compact Solar SpotlightThis is a high-tech solar spotlight with eight ultra-bright, 50,000 mcd white LEDs and a built in nickel-metal hydride battery pack. The lightweight 2 pound Everlite is ideal for emergency lighting, camping or other outdoor activities. It runs for 12 hours on a full charge and provides 6 hours of light output [...]
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1.1kW Grid-Tied Solar Electric System GoGreenSolar.com 1.1kW grid-tie PV power systems are designed for use on residential and small commercial buildings. They consist of high quality Evergreen (PV) modules, a Kaco inverter, array wiring, DC and AC disconnects, UniRac mounting structures to secure modules on the roof, electrical drawings, data sheets, warranties and instructions.
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80W Solar Electric Backup Generator KitXPower Powerpack 1500 is an excellent alternative to a generator no noise, no fumes, no fuel, and no moving parts. With the accessories provided, recharge XPower Powerpack 1500 using utility power from your wall outlet, from your vehicle, or from a solar panel. This unit is great for emergency [...]
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When most people think “solar,” they think in terms of solar power – electricity! Solar electric systems, or photovoltaics (PV for short) allow you to power your home with the sun as fuel.
But if you’re shopping for your first solar system, it pays to do your homework. PV isn’t the only type of solar energy [...]
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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 the yellowjackets drawn to the scene by the promise of a fruity feast, I filled the black enamel pot with golden slices, sprinkled them with cinnamon and [...]
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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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