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A Solar Energy Advantage – A Cleaner Earth
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009Image via Wikipedia
A Solar Energy Advantage – A Cleaner Earth
A clear advantage to solar energy is reduced environmental pollution.
Solar energy is a clean, renewable energy source. Generating electrical power from solar energy reduces greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel consumption.
In other language, using solar energy reduces your carbon footprint. Electricity is produced by carbon-burning power [...]
Renewable Energy Roundup 2009
Friday, July 3rd, 2009Renewable Energy Roundup 2009
Would you like to actually see a solar panel? Have you wondered how a solar water heater works? How about a solar powered air conditioner?
There is a great event coming where you can learn how to use solar energy in your home. The 10th annual Renewable Energy Roundup 2009 is coming September [...]
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 [...]
Summer Energy Efficient Windows – Part 4
Thursday, June 11th, 2009Summer Energy Efficient Windows – Part 4
Did you know that air can pass through windows? Solar energy can heat up our Texas air to egg frying temperatures during the summer months. And that hot air can come into our homes!
No window keeps all air out. Air seeps through around window joints and assembly. Really, that’s [...]
Solar Clothes Dryer
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009Solar Clothes Dryer
Our grandmothers naturally lived in sync with the seasons and took advantage of solar energy long before anyone referred to sunshine as solar energy. Solar energy dried laundry for centuries. It still can.
Today I gently washed a cherished crocheted bedspread and laid it flat on the grass in the sunshine to dry. It [...]
Earth Day 2009
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009Earth Day 2009
I had my own private Earth Day celebration over the weekend.
The Maker sent us RAIN!
Here in my part of South Texas we enjoy days connected to days connected to days of lovely sunshine. And we love it! There’s a reason we live here.
Since we have so much sunshine, rain is a special treat. [...]
Watch Your Phantom Loads
Monday, April 20th, 2009Watch Your Phantom Loads
Before you purchase that solar power system, you need to know how many panels you need to support your home energy use.
Soon after you begin the energy discovery process you learn about invisible critters called “phantom loads” that haunt your home.
It’s hard to see evidence of these little devils but here’s a [...]
A Texas Senate Bill Would Subsidize Solar Panels
Friday, April 17th, 2009Image via Wikipedia
A Texas Senate Bill Would Subsidize Solar Panels
Those of us trying to make solar power an affordable option always have ears turned to possible options that reduce solar power costs and installation.
According to KBTX.com last week, the Texas State Senate Business and Commerce committee voted the Fraser solar proposal (SB 545) out of [...]
Solar Energy Grant Search
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009Image via Wikipedia
Solar Energy Grant Search
Are there any home owners out there searching for grants for solar energy?
The Alternate Energy Sources site may help. There are links to various helpful sources whether you want an energy efficient home or want an alternative fuel car.
Check them out here.
Why Solar Energy Use Matters
Monday, April 6th, 2009Why Solar Energy Use Matters
Sometimes we need the occasional reminder that our small energy decisions do indeed amount to a collective whole.
My hiker husband and I just returned from a trip to Big Bend National Park.
Above is a photo taken near the summit of Emory Peak, looking toward the Southeast. Notice the haze of air [...]