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Dec 9th 2011NOLA SolarUncategorized
When it comes to home improvement, most homeowners will think of making improvements on a large scale. Typically, a large home improvement project will be expensive and inconvenient. Fortunately, there are a few minor touch-ups that can be done in the home, and do not require the same amount of resources and skill as other more intricate home improvement jobs.
Oct 20th 2011NOLA SolarGreen Living & new orleans solar
With oil prices on the upswing and summer’s gas hike looming in the horizon, the idea of a solar powered vehicle is once again gaining attention.
Whoever went and killed the electric car has a whole heap of trouble coming their way. Perhaps before we know it, dealerships in the states will be offering solar-powered cars, in essence reducing the United State’s foreign oil dependence and promoting a green tomorrow.
Oct 17th 2011NOLA SolarGreen Living & solar & Uncategorized
This article talks about solar energy and its effect on people and our planet. It gives a generalized description of how it is harnessed and used.
Solar energy is the energy that we get from the sun. People are now accepting the fact that using natural sources of energy may be more beneficial for us and our planet. This means that more and more individuals are trying to help extend the resources of the planet. Harnessing solar energy is actually quite simple with the help of solar plates that capture the solar energy and save it in batteries. The energy is converted in such a way that it can be used safely in the house. The amount of energy charged or saved in the cells will correspond to the amount that the solar panels or plates can get. The more panels there are the more energy can be saved. This is dependent also on the batteries or cells in which they are saved. If the capacity is not so much then when these cells are full they cannot store any more.
Oct 13th 2011NOLA SolarGreen Living & recycling & solar & Uncategorized
Looking for ways to save on your home office? Go Green!
Whether your home office is made up of a separate space with a desk, computer and a variety of equipment, or a corner area in your bedroom, the hard truth is that it can easily eat up more energy than any other area of the home. If you’re looking to cut back on your work space environmental mark, there are a few ways to correct your situation.
Oct 10th 2011NOLA Solarsolar
Solar power has gotten lots of attention in recent years, but one state is finally doing something about it. California is working on using a solar panel farm to create tons of energy for the state, though of course its upfront costs are huge.
California has committed itself to starting work on a solar energy farm in the desert, which will hopefully make power far less expensive and far more accessible than usual. Additionally, it is slated to create more jobs in the near future. Of course, there is a large upfront cost to fund the initiative, to the tune of over $6 billion that has been earmarked by the federal government.
Oct 7th 2011NOLA SolarGreen Living
As the state of the economy continues to stall and the price of necessities continues to rise, many homeowners are looking for ways to save money on their monthly bills. According to the US Department of Energy, almost 50% of a household utility bill can be attributed to keeping the temperature warm or cool. This is a significant amount and can be dramatically reduced with a few simple home renovation tips.
Oct 4th 2011NOLA SolarGreen Living
There are a variety of apps available to help people go green
Going green is on every one’s mind. Everybody is working hard to get as much of their life environmentally concerned as they can. Sometimes it is hard to know what sorts of things we can do to reduce our footprint. Fortunately, when it comes to going green, today, there’s an app for that.
Sep 12th 2011NOLA SolarGreen Living & new orleans solar & solar
If you are interested in installing solar panels on your home, but are unsure of the differences between the aforementioned options, the guide below will provide you with a head start.
As it stands, there are four different types of solar panels available for purchase and personal use. These include Monocrystalline Silicon, Polycrystalline Silicon, String Ribbon Silicon, and Amorphous Silicon Panels. These devices offer energy independence, lowered monthly utility bills and the satisfaction of an environmentally-friendly power source. If you are interested in installing solar panels on your home, but are unsure of the differences between the aforementioned options, the guide below will provide you with a head start.
Aug 25th 2011NOLA SolarUncategorized
Solar power is not cutting it for our energy needs and never will. There is a growing push to abandon funding it and instead focus on more viably green technologies.
Although solar energy is a nice step in the right direction there is growing concern that it will never be sufficient to fully service our energy needs. Many are concerned that while these types of technologies are better and do in fact reduce our dependence on petroleum and other more harmful energy sources they do not do enough to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
