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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

How Our Simple Home Solar Energy Project Began

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Image via Wikipedia How Our Simple Home Solar Energy Project Began Our simple home solar journey began with keen understanding that governments are inept at finding solutions. People create solutions. So we asked ourselves, what can one ordinary couple do? We are not among America’s wealthy. We live on a budget which tightens with the [...]

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 [...]

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