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How to Select a Qualified Solar System Contractor
Unfortunately choosing an installer for solar panels is not as easy as choosing an electrician. This is partly due to the fact there simply are not very many homes using solar panels to begin with. California residents will have an easier time with it because it is more commonplace, but regardless of where you live be prepared to insist on answers to the following questions before hiring: Continue reading
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Some Guidance with Installing your own Solar Panels
Solar (photovoltaic) panels lock in energy from the sun’s ray and this energy is transformed into power that can be activated to run a number of your home appliances and systems. The panels can be fixated on any type of roof. Here are some tips on installation: Continue reading
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See How Your State Stacks up in Solar Programs
We’ve compiled information on state solar incentive programs and ranked each state accordingly. Additional county/city programs may also be available. Some figures are based on averages. Continue reading
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Ask The Experts, Solar For Your Home
We had the opportunity to interview PERMACITY Solar of Los Angeles, the premier residential solar company in LA County, and we were able to uncover some very helpful facts about residential solar electric systems. Continue reading
Converting your car to full electric plug-in
A kit can be used to convert your current vehicle to a fully electric vehicle. Not only have you eliminated the need for fuel, but the maintenance costs are significantly less compared to a standard internal combustion power plant due to the fact that there are far fewer moving parts involved. Continue reading
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Geo’, Go or No-Go
The first question is, can you afford to install a geothermal system for your home. Many homeowners such as yourself have asked this question at some point, and many others will ask this question in the future. First, you should figure out the size of your property (Example: 2500 square feet). Continue reading
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“Free” heat from the air for your water tank.
Air Generate manufactures a water tank add-on system called AirTap. It converts heat from the air using it to heat the water in your tank. Once installed you can unplug the electricity or gas currently used to power your water heater. And it requires no other purchases or upgrades. Continue reading
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Convert Your Car to a Gas-Hydrogen Hybrid
One of the principle problems with internal combustion (gas, diesel, bio diesel) vehicles is their inefficiency. Most of the fuel used is turned to heat or simply unused in the combustion process leaving only about 20-25% to actually propel the vehicle. What a waste! Electric motors are more efficient in this way, but alas the battery problem hasn’t been completely sorted out. Continue reading
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A technically smart home that may be a typical home in the future…here’s why…
Today’s average home was built; tomorrow’s home will likely be assembled. There is an increasing demand for affordable housing in many inner city areas across the country. The stick-built construction of today’s average home takes too much time and costs … Continue reading
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It’s a “Tank” less Job!
Mean Green List takes a look at “tankless” water heater designs to help you decide if they are your best option. Traditional water heaters use a huge insulated water tank full of hot water, allowing you to access hot water in your sink, shower or dishwasher whenever you need it. However, one typically uses hot water only a couple times a day, so it’s rather wasteful to keep so much water constantly heated. The theory behind tankless water heaters is to heat the water right before you use it, thus sparing all that unutilized energy. Continue reading
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