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Thursday, August 27th, 2009San Antonio to Take Advantage of Solar Energy
Here’s some happy news for those of us living near San Antonio, Texas.
CPS Energy is working with Juwi Solar on a 14-megawatt project to be built near San Antonio, Texas. This project, the Blue Wing Solar Farm, promises to generate “enough energy for 1,800 homes each year.
While I [...]
Where to Get Solar Energy Information
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009Image via Wikipedia
Where to Get Solar Energy Information
Do you want to use solar energy in your home? Given the current environmental conditions, most people are ready for renewable energy sources. But going solar requires more than flipping a switch.
Going solar requires correct information for your particular climate and circumstance and reliable solar installers.
One of the [...]
Our Solar Energy Quest
Monday, June 29th, 2009Our Solar Energy Quest
Our quest to incorporate solar energy into our home progresses, however slowly. Sometimes improvements seems as slow as molasses in January. But we know the necessary preparation for integrating renewable energy options begins with energy conservation measures.
We are in the 11th month of our energy conservation journey. Since last August we have [...]
Energy Efficiency
Thursday, May 21st, 2009Image via Wikipedia
Energy Efficiency
Our plan to go solar and make our home a net ZEH variety home began nine (9) months ago with the implementation of energy conservation measures. Conservation meaning, daily choices that conserve energy and eliminate wasteful practices.
We’ve done all of the small, inexpensive, easily fixed steps to conserve energy and reduce our [...]
Learning About Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Friday, April 10th, 2009Image by Getty Images via Daylife
Learning About Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
We are still trying to reduce our monthly kilowatt-hour consumption before we bite the bullet and install solar electric energy.
Installing Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) reduces the amount of energy your home uses so most people make the switch to CFLs.
Here’s what the EnergyStar site says [...]
Solar Power – Is It Right For You?
Monday, February 23rd, 2009Image by reiner.kraft via Flickr
Solar Power – Is It Right For You?
Do you want a solar powered home? I sure do. Although technology improves and solar panel prices fall, going solar can still be a daunting process.
Have you ever wondered if solar power is right for you?
Well, Mother Earth News has a great article [...]
Solar Energy on a Limited Budget
Monday, February 2nd, 2009Solar Energy on a Limited Budget
How do you afford the purchase and installation of a solar energy system in these economic times? I certainly want to but I am limited by financial constraints.
To make solar more affordable, we are limiting our current home energy consumption. The thinking goes like this: the less energy we use, [...]
Potential Stumbling Blocks on a Solar Journey
Friday, January 30th, 2009Image via Wikipedia
Potential Stumbling Blocks on a Solar Journey
While on this journey to a solar powered home, I read a lot.
I am a data gatherer by nature. I read books, papers, magazines, blogs, etc. Anything that may provide information regarding practical applications of stewardship of the earth makes its way to my reading list.
Lately I [...]
Energy Conservation vs. Energy Efficiency
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008Image by ATIS547 via Flickr
Energy Conservation vs. Energy Efficiency
Joining the solar energy revolution requires a new vocabulary. It means research, investigation, and a learning curve. Switching to solar energy requires, well…energy.
Going solar is a process. The steps of the process are:
• Conservation
• Efficiency
• Solar
Initially, you may wonder about the difference in conservation and efficiency when [...]
Reducing Home Energy at Christmas
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008Image via Wikipedia
Reducing Home Energy at Christmas
Basically, this blog is a journal about our quest for energy independence. We want to go solar but there’s a long and winding road to get there. We set our eyes on the goal and have made small but meaningful changes that greatly reduced our home energy bill.
However, I’m [...]