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Use Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs To make a difference in the world, everyone should use compact florescent light bulbs. They are a practical alternative to standard bulbs. Florescent lights have many advantages. Not only are they great for the environment, but they are also good for homes. Switching to these light bulbs is one of [...]

Air Seal and Insulate to save energy Older homes and new ones alike, sometimes are not properly air sealed or insulated. By insulating your home, you are helping keep the cold air out in the winter, and the cool air in during the summertime. The cost of living has everyone trying to save money anyway [...]

Eco Living and Home Composting Many families have taken up eco living and try to find more ways to go green at home. Composting kitchen scraps is a good way to recycle goods and reduce the amount of trash thrown out weekly. A compost pile or bin keeps everything contained so there is no smell [...]

Wind Energy For Home How many times have you looked at your energy bill, shaken your head in disbelief at the amount of the bill and promised that the month after you would cut back on that utility just to find the next month the bill just as high if not higher. Yes, you can [...]

Types of Solar Power Systems There are three different types of solar power systems that happen to be popular on the market – Grid-Tie without battery storage, Grid-Tie with battery storage, and Off-Grid.  All three of these solar power systems are used world-wide by many. The first solar power system is the Grid Tie without [...]

What is alternative energy? Alternative energy are energy resources that will be able to possibly replace current standard energy sources with less negative effects. Alternative energy sources generally take over sources that have very high negative effects on the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. Solar, water and wind energy are all alternative energy sources [...]