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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 [...]
12
May
2008
Why fossil fuels still dominate
Posted by admin as Wind Power
Wind ($23.37) v. Gas (25 Cents)
Congress seems ready to spend billions on a new “Manhattan Project” for green energy, or at least the political class really, really likes talking about one. But maybe we should look at what our energy subsidy dollars are buying now.
Some clarity comes from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), an [...]
09
May
2008
10 ways to save money with efficient lighting
Posted by admin as Efficient Lighting
1. CFL: The better bulb Compact florescent bulbs (CFLs) are those swirley little guys that look like soft-serve ice cream cones. Actually, they come in a myriad of different shapes, sizes, and colors of light. Economically speaking, they’re a great deal, too. CFLs cost a bit more than an incandescent, but use about a quarter [...]