We all know that our energy consumption has a huge impact on the environment (yay-yah-yah). We all also know that we ought to be doing whatever we can to reduce green house gases. But it sometimes takes a little bit of effort and this effort can be a tad inconvenient. Yes? Yes. Absolutely. Glad we [...]
Written on December 9, 2011 | Posted in
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Solar energy is now becoming, in the year 2010, a better way to heat, cool or supply energy to your home. But is the cost worth the long term savings? Is solar energy just another wave of products that make big bucks for the manufacturers, or are solar energy products really the way to proceed [...]
Written on August 20, 2011 | Posted in
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We all like to agree that going green is the way to go. But does this shift in thinking (and money for installation) measure up? It is worth it? Most of us want to do something proactive for the environment and save on energy costs by hiring solar power companies to install solar roof vents, [...]
Written on August 13, 2011 | Posted in
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Solar technology systems have been around for a long time. When the technology first became available solar cells where heralded to be the finish with the oil crisis along with the energy crisis. We suddenly had plentiful free energy, the whole thing from the sun. Within 10 years solar panel technology systems were predicted to [...]
Written on November 5, 2010 | Posted in
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Easily installed and free to operate, solar attic fans are a smart choice for homeowners who want to save money cooling their homes in summer, prevent ice dams in winter, and extend the lives of their roofs. Operating Principle A solar attic fan uses photovoltaic panels to convert sunlight into electrical power. The electricity generated [...]
Written on July 15, 2010 | Posted in
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Having enough ventilation in all rooms of your home ensures that you can work properly anywhere in the house. While electric fans and air conditioning units are commonly installed in areas frequented by people, special areas like attics may need a more specialized form of ventilation. In such cases, you need to install an attic [...]
Written on July 15, 2010 | Posted in
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