Archive for October, 2011

Infographic on Payback Period of Greening Your Home

Home Solar Power Discounts – One Block Off the Grid

Solar Vehicles Coming Soon?

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.

Solar Energy and How It Helps Us

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.

The Green Home Office

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.

California Starts Major Solar Energy Project

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.

Environmentally Friendly Home Improvement for Cooling

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.  

Apps For Conservation

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.