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Take Advantage of the Sunshine
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009Image by Jeff Kubina via Flickr
Take Advantage of the Sunshine
I love summer. But it’s wearing thin here in South Texas with temperatures still reaching into the triple digits, daily. Wouldn’t it be nice to know how to take advantage of this sunlight and reduce the electric bill?
Here are a few places you can learn about [...]
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 [...]
Solar Panels for Apartments
Friday, April 3rd, 2009Solar Panels for Apartments
Solar panels placed on individual homes have the potential to make a home its own power generator. Producing more power than your home uses is call net ZEH or Zero Energy Home.
Many home owners, myself included, are working toward such a Zero Energy Home.
But what about folks who live in apartments?
The folks [...]
Solar is a Good Idea for Residential Use
Friday, November 21st, 2008Why Solar is a Good Idea for Residential Use
As posted yesterday, I’m reading a new book.
Physics for Future Presidents: The Science Behind the Headlinesby Richard A. Muller is a review of the current international energy issues for people with average math and science abilities. He does a good job of speaking science in the language [...]
Why I Want Solar Energy for my Home
Thursday, November 20th, 2008Why I Want Solar Energy for my Home
This quest to use solar energy to power my home leads through a scintillating labyrinth of alternative energy issues. The more I learn about energy in general and alternative energy in particular, the more I love solar.
Browsing through a local bookstore, my husband came across an interesting book, [...]
Net Zero Home Success Stories
Monday, October 20th, 2008Success 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 [...]
The Road to Solar Home Energy
Friday, October 17th, 2008Home Energy Audit Results
According to my energy provider, in our area, air conditioning and heating account for 50% of a home’s energy bill. So it made sense that our home energy auditor first looked at our air conditioning/heating system.
He made sure the air conditioning unit was the correct size for our 1700 square feet of [...]
The Home Solar Energy Learning Curve
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008The Home Solar Energy Learning Curve
Worried about home energy costs? Concerned about your impact on the environment? Perhaps you are one of the many Americans who are considering using solar energy for your home.
Everywhere you go these days people are gathering to learn about solar energy.
Going solar for your home energy needs poses quite a [...]
2008 ASES National Solar Tour
Monday, October 6th, 2008ASES 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 [...]
ASES National Solar Home Tour
Friday, October 3rd, 2008American Solar Energy Society Solar Home Tours
The annual, nation-wide tour of solar powered homes happens tomorrow, October 4, 2008.
Sponsored by the ASES, various homes using solar energy are open to the public.
Find a solar home near you and go see what the alternative energy buzz is about. See for yourself how your neighbors are using [...]
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