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Alternative Ways To Power Hot Baths And Showers

Guest Writer — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:05:08 +0000

When you have a bath or a shower, how is your water heated? For most people, the answer is likely to be either that you have a hot water tank that stores the water for when you need it, or central heating that provides hot water as and when there is a need for it. But are there any alternative ways that you could power your hot baths and showers? After all, we’re always being urged to do what we can to use less energy and be kinder to the environment – but giving up our nice warm baths isn’t...

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Innovative Ways to Save Water at Home

Guest Writer — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:38:09 +0000

Compared to 200 years ago, we all use roughly 8 times more water now than we did back then. That’s a pretty hefty change, particularly when you consider that water is a limited resource. So, doing whatever we can to save water at home is definitely a good idea, especially in light of a recent BBC article that highlighted the fact that while many of us think we’re only in the shower for five minutes, we’re actually in there for eight. So what can we do to save water? Here are our three top tips on how to save water...

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How To Solar Power Your Home

Guest Writer — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:21:07 +0000

Solar energy is an efficient and clean way to provide power. Though it is not widely available for residential or business use, you can make modifications to your own home to use solar energy for part or all of your electricity needs. Making the switch doesn’t require a degree in electrical engineering, but it does require some planning and perhaps a few lifestyle changes. Here are some of the steps you will need to take in order to solar power your home: Determine Energy Needs A great number of solar panels are required to power the typical energy needs of...

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Alternative Energy Company Shakeout

Daniel W Sheehan — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:51:05 +0000

Prior to the global meltdown many governments adopted low carbon and green company growth models with aggressive alternative energy incentives for alternative energy companies. Many companies jumped on this clean energy bandwagon with large-scale investments in green technology. Unfortunately, with the drop in world wide demand and increased competition from very aggressive companies in China a lot of these alternative energy companies are now in trouble. The global financial crisis really put a damper on things, especially with purchases coming out of Europe. Solar technology companies have been hardest hit and many have folded. In the United States – Evergreen...

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Best States for Solar Energy

Guest Writer — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:54:59 +0000

Where in the United States can you find the most solar panels? Where should you move if you want to get off the grid and into solar power? The following states are leaders in the production of solar energy: California This state has 5.6 daily peak sun hours and is the leader in solar energy production and solar energy purchases. The state is proud of its New Solar Homes Partnership, which has the goal of installing solar-electric systems on half of the new homes built by 2020. Minnesota Admit it; you’re shocked to see this state on the list. But...

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