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15
May
2008
Jay Leno Reviews The Tesla Roadster
Posted by admin as Autos
Great video from Jay Leno where he reviews the Tesla electric roadster…. By the way, it does 0 to 60mph in about 4 seconds:
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15
May
2008
Henderson, NV solar housing community lowers home electric bill by 60%
Posted by admin as Saving Money, Solar
Too bad this this trend did not take hold before the recent housing bust, but at least alternative energy products are now being included in new housing… see this housing community here: concordia homes.
“”Southern Nevada has an abundance of sun, and Concordia Homes is looking to soak it up. Last week, the Henderson, Nev.-based builder [...]
15
May
2008
Neighbors gather to install solar powered hot water system
Posted by admin as Solar
SANDWICH, N.H. - Last weekend, some 30 men and women arrived at a neighbor’s home in this mountainside community, prepared for a day of hard labor. Their pay would be a pot of coffee, slabs of cornbread, and a spread of roast turkey sandwiches.
In days past, the end result might have been a barn. But [...]
15
May
2008
State laws make it easier to install solar panels and wind turbines at your home
Posted by admin as Solar, Wind Power
States eager to promote renewable energy are increasingly passing laws that allow homeowners to overcome local opposition to home solar panels and wind turbines.
Since 2005, eight states — including four last year — have enacted laws to abolish stringent rules imposed by some homeowners associations and local agencies on residents who want to power their [...]
13
May
2008
How to save on gas
Posted by admin as Autos
When David Champion is behind the wheel of a car, he accelerates slowly and brakes gingerly. He tries to drive, he says, as if there were a cup of coffee on the dashboard that would shower him with scalding liquid if he were overzealous with the accelerator or the brake.
The driving habits adopted by Mr. [...]