Image by Inhabitat image © Jessica Dailey for Inhabitat Question by Jesseka Michelle: What is the price of a solar shingle? i am doing a report on solar power shingles for a home, i was suppose to pick a product and improve it, i have, all i need now is the price, could someone give […]
Continue reading …Is Permaculture a more sustainable form of ecological gardening than Organic Gardening?
March 24, 2013 3 Comments
Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Question by Cosmic Ray: Is Permaculture a more sustainable form of ecological gardening than Organic Gardening? Perhaps they are one and the same? Is Organic Gardening just one aspect of Permaculture? Add your own answer in the comments!
Continue reading …ive been thinking about getting solar panels for my home. Is it a good idea i want to hear from you guys who?
March 22, 2013 6 Comments
Image by Rich_Lem There are dozens of these on rooftops here in the Denizli area around Pamukkale. They’re probably thermosyphons (passive solar water heaters). www.greenbuilder.com/sourcebook/HeatCool.html#PASSIVEDHW Question by joseph b: ive been thinking about getting solar panels for my home. Is it a good idea i want to hear from you guys who? have them on […]
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Image by mjmonty Tracker system at the Porter home in Franklin Question by weburchin: Looking for mobile solar power solution? I’ve seen handheld solar power devices (similar to wind power devices) that can charge small batteries. I am looking to experiment with solar panels used within accents (trim) around home, yard (decorations), possible used within […]
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Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Question by Trista: What needs to change in order for our food system to be sustainable? (in society, the world, people’s minds, etc.) Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!
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Image by 1010uk Jim, Angela and Corinne Dignan’s had a delicious low-carbon lunch of Leek provencal, omelette and potatoes, followed by apple sponge, using leeks and potatoes grown at home, local free-range eggs and apples picked from the garden. Then they washed up used water generated by solar power! Question by Katie: What are the […]
Continue reading …Will it be more cost effective to keep gas hot water heater or change to electric hot water heater?
March 14, 2013 8 Comments
Image by Nightbeacons The new rental cabins at Laguna San Ignacio. Below the water tower, and almost invisible, we spotted some black plastic bags being used as solar water heaters. Question by Melissa A: Will it be more cost effective to keep gas hot water heater or change to electric hot water heater? Will it […]
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Image by Earthworm Nine of the twelve solar panels. This is a 1.6 kilowatt system. After the rebates and tax credits it will cost us ,500 or so. But then we can start selling back power and watching the meter run backwards. Question by State of Panic: Solar Power and the California Property Tax Exemption? […]
Continue reading …What will be the investment for Solar Energy plant for Water Heater and Home domestic appliances?
March 10, 2013 1 CommentQuestion by TusharP: What will be the investment for Solar Energy plant for Water Heater and Home domestic appliances? I want to know the total investment on Solar Energy PLant for my home. My requiement is, it should provide enough energy for Water heater, (4)Fan, (8)Tube Light, (1)Computer and (1)Television set. What is required energy […]
Continue reading …In Canada, can I install a wind turbine power at my home as source of electricity (I live in a quiet neighbour?
March 8, 2013 4 Comments
Image by CERTs On Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 46 people from the Mahtomedi Area came together to learn how they can add a solar system to their own home. Question by : In Canada, can I install a wind turbine power at my home as source of electricity (I live in a quiet neighbour? I’m […]
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