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Catching the Rays – Incorporating Passive Solar Design into Your Home

by Andy Greene on May 22, 2009

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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Solar Thermal vs. Photovoltaic (PV) – Which Should You Choose?

by Andy Greene on May 9, 2009

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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Solar Applesauce: The Joys of Cooking with the Sun

by Anne on April 30, 2009

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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