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It’s Not Easy Being Green — or Is It?

There are still people who are a little hesitant to “go green”. Mostly due to the belief that going green is a difficult undertaking requiring great skill and in-depth knowledge. The Mean Green List wants you to know that pursuing … Continue reading

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Bulid your own solar panels using new or used solar cells

A solar cell, in itself, is of little value in our energy consumptive world, but when you combine many cells and hook them all together into a full panel you can realize a great deal of energy. Indeed, many homeowners have managed to run their whole house on solar power. Most households use between 500 to 1000 kwh per month. One solar panel produces about 100 to 150 kw of power. Continue reading

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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

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