Renewable energy guides such as wind and solar power solutions, also includes articles on cutting energy consumption around your home and business – helping you to save money while preserving the earth!
If you’re going to be running a stand alone solar power setup; you’ll need some place to store the juice for use during the night and cloudy days – batteries. But not just any old car battery will do – you need a deep cycle battery. Learn more in my continuing series on solar power.
Continue reading →Continuing in my series on solar energy, this article takes a look at the role of an inverter and regulator in a solar power system.
Continue reading →A mains grid connected solar power system is one of the most economical ways for you to generate green electricity for your home if you live in a premises already with mains power supply. Learn more in this guide, the second in my series on solar power basics.
Continue reading →Considering buying a solar energy system, but know nothing about the topic? This article is the first in a series I’ll be publishing over the coming weeks to explain the basics of solar power – how it works, the equipment, costs and benefits in terms of environmental impact.
Continue reading →Efficiency is becoming a hot topic in many modern households. Not only do we know that saving energy helps our environment, but rising power prices also means that it makes fiscal sense to invest in an energy-conscious home.
Continue reading →Car pooling, also known as lift-sharing or ride sharing, is a great way to save on transport costs and reduce your travel related environmental impact. Learn more about the advantages and how technology is changing the car pooling world. You don’t necessarily need to have a car to get involved!
Continue reading →Is your hot water system about to give up the ghost? Can’t afford solar water heating? Consider a tankless system. For many households, it will provide substantial energy savings – and that’s good for your budget and the environment.
Continue reading →Heating water for the home is a real energy sucker. Perhaps a water heater blanket might save you a few bucks on electricity or gas bills – and your dollar saving will be a saving for the environment too.
Continue reading →Thinking of buying trees through a carbon offset provider? There are some unscrupulous operators out there giving the industry a bad name. Some tips and questions to ask before your spend your money.
Continue reading →I received a letter today from our LP Gas supplier about switching to "green" gas options for just a couple of dollars extra a month. I thought this was somewhat of an oxymoron as natural and lp gas are fossil fuels.
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