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More Net Zero Home Success Stories

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Success stories from Sustainable Future customers
I love seeing how others successfully incorporate solar energy as well as other renewable practices into their homes and lives.
See how this couple from Knoxville, Tennessee, made energy efficient changes to their home .
This East Knoxville home is an excellent example of the energy-efficient changes that can be made [...]

Net Zero Home Success Stories

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Success stories from Sustainable Future customers
Those of us on the road to solar home energy get discouraged from time to time. It is hearting to see how others successfully incorporate solar energy as well as other renewable practices.
Would you like to see how others are successfully using solar home energy? Me too! Here’s one.
Home in [...]

Renewable Energy Politics

Friday, October 10th, 2008

Renewable Energy Politics

Those of us interested in home solar energy, or any renewable energy for that matter, keep an eye turned toward Washington. What happens over there impacts those of us who live here in the real world.
Ben McMakin recently wrote and article entitled Five Cleantech Senate Candidates to Watch . He highlights five Senate [...]

2008 ASES National Solar Tour

Monday, October 6th, 2008

ASES Solar Home Tour in San Antonio
The National Solar Tour held this weekend encouraged my resolve to use solar energy for our home. My husband and I toured several homes and businesses in the San Antonio area that incorporate solar energy.
Our thanks and appreciation goes to the generous homeowners and businesses that allowed us to [...]

Tax Credits for Solar and Wind Passes Senate

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Senate Passes Renewable Energy Tax Credits

For those interested in wind and solar renewable energy, here’s good news reported at RenewableEnergyWorld.com.
The Senate voted last night passing legislation to extend tax credits for renewable energy such as solar and wind energy. This bill is attached to the US $700 billion rescue legislation.
The House of Representatives has the [...]

Renewable Energy for the Home

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Renewable Energy for the Home
The Renewable Energy Roundup highlighted several alternative energy resources for homeowners. While solar energy is my personal favorite, my husband has long had a fascination with wind energy. Perhaps this comes from his first hand experience with the constancy of wind in the Texas panhandle.
I must admit, there’s something beautiful about [...]

Find Sustainable Energy Solutions at the Renewable Energy Roundup

Friday, September 26th, 2008

Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair
This weekend, September 26-28, the Texas Solar Energy Society sponsors the 9th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Learn how to incorporate solar, wind, and geothermal energy into your lifestyle. Gain valuable information about other ways to live a sustainable lifestyle.
The entry fee of $10 or $12 dollars (depending [...]

How Efficient is Solar Power?

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Is Solar Power Efficient?
Just last week in a fuel price conversation among colleagues, someone wondered aloud why solar energy was not more aggressively pursued. The quick response was, “solar is not efficient.”
Really?
And hauling oil over here to America from Saudi Arabia is efficient? Here’s a tid-bit found in an newspaper article : “Our power grid [...]

Seeking Simple Home Solar Energy Solutions

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Seeking Simple Home Solar Solutions
We are seeking simple solar energy solutions to meet our home energy needs.
Care for our environment remains high on my list of concerns. The raging national debate around solving the world’s energy crisis fizzles into hot air. And my rising home energy bill makes me angry. Our world desperately needs energy [...]

ASES National Solar Tours 2008

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

Would you like to see an energy efficient home for yourself?
To find a solar powered energy home or business near you, visit the American Solar Energy Society tour information site.
Tours are listed by state and city. Most tours take place during the months of September and October.
If you visit any of the ASES Solar Tour [...]

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