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How Much Can You Really Save with Solar?

November 10, 2011

I just returned from the Solar Power International (SPI) show, an annual event for the solar industry, and there were a few things I kept hearing over and over. One was: “It’s simple: People can live better with solar.” The second was: “The price of electricity will rise over the next decade.” Over the last 40 years, Americans have been fortunate to have largely consistent electric rates. But as utility providers need to replace…

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4 Ways to Power Your Home with Green Energy

November 7, 2011

With the rising cost of electricity people are starting to look to alternative ways to power their homes. Think about the increased rent you could charge on your investment property in Sydney! The need to provide electricity using more environmentally friendly methods is also becoming more important. Having solar panels for your home (or investment property) is one method of producing alternative power and…

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Nissan Partners in Off-Grid Solar EV Charging Project

November 1, 2011

AllCell Technologies, a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion battery packs, has teamed up with multiple cleantech companies to create a completely off-grid solar EV charging station. Located in Amman, Jordan, the station can charge both a Nissan LEAF and multiple light electric vehicles simultaneously, is off-grid and includes a lithium-ion energy storage system that is protected from the scorching…

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5 Amazing Structures Made from Plastic Bottles

October 28, 2011

1. EcoARK: The innovative and very impressive EcoARK in Taiwan is a monument to recycling. The three-story tall building, complete with an amphitheater and exhibition hall, was constructed using 1.5 million plastic bottles. Embedded solar power helps to run the building’s magnificent LED light displays at night. The Far Eastern Group, which commissioned the building, wanted to highlight the…

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Google Funds $75 Million for Residential Solar Installations

October 27, 2011

Google recently put up $75 million in funding for roughly 3,000 residential solar installations in Arizona, California and Colorado. Clean Power Finance will oversee the fund and will work with solar power installers to provide homeowners with financing options. The initiative will give consumers an option to enter into lease agreements or power purchase agreements with the installers, which is…

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7 Sustainable Office Buildings for the Future

October 25, 2011

Ecofriendly buildings are required in present scenario to deal with the increase in global warming and other natural disasters. To deal with it, sustainable technology is developed which offers a complete ecofriendly surrounding and doesn’t pollutes the surrounding and the environment. This has been taken as a step toward a greener tomorrow and people are supporting it in every possible way. These buildings are not…

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Saving Money the Green Way

October 17, 2011

An eco-friendly lifestyle can also be a treat for your wallet as many of the methods you can use to go green can result in substantial cost savings. Check out these ways to help the environment and save money. Moving into winter, gas and electricity bills are on the rise. Improving the insulation of your home means that your house will lose less heat and so you can cut down on both your heating bill and your contribution to harmful…

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Latest News About Haiti – Where is Haiti after the 2010 Earthquake and How You Can Support The Heart of Haiti with Trade Not Aid to Help The Haitian People Rebuild Their Communities

October 17, 2011

Latest News About Haiti – Where is Haiti after the 2010 Earthquake and How You Can Support The Heart of Haiti with Trade Not Aid to Help The Haitian People Rebuild Their Communities

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See How Kia Gets Hybrid Right with the 2011 Optima. It’s Picture Perfect

October 5, 2011

It seems as though I always find something wrong with each of the hybrids that have hit the market over the last few years. One is too small, another too expensive.  This time, Kia gets it right…

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Saving Money With Solar Energy

October 4, 2011

If you have been concerned about the rising energy costs in your area, it might be a good time to look at ways in which you can save money with solar energy. Various areas in the world run on different power sources, which most of these sources being problematic in some way. The main problem is that even energy sources that are renewable use some sort of oil power to maintain them. This auto…

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