Archive for the ‘Alternative Energy’ Category

How to Save Energy – 101 Ways from the Evident to the Extreme

Here’s a challenge: implement 12 (more) of these energy conservation products and strategies over the next year.  Take another step toward energy independence.
1.       Turn off the lights when you leave a room.
2.       Install a motion / occupancy sensor in a room that you go in and out of frequently at night.
3.       [...]

January 10, 2010  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Alternative Energy, Energy Conservation, Lighting, Weatherize  2 Comments

December Update – Our Net 50 Energy Challenge

Our latest investments were:
Weatherize windows – clear plastic window insulating film: $22
Weatherize windows – glazing putty: $15
Installed a clothes dryer heat saver: $11
Outlet and switch seals: $2
Weatherize windows – v shape weatherstripping: $24
Weatherize windows – removable sealant for some storm windows: $5
Use LED night lights: $17
Built a solar air heater for the kitchen: $70
This results in a [...]

December 2, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Alternative Energy, Energy Conservation, Net 50 Energy Challenge, Water Conservation, Weatherize  2 Comments

Eco-Gifts

Here are a few earth friendly gifts for the holidays to help you and your loved ones save electricity and tread a little more lightly on the earth.

December 1, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Alternative Energy, Energy Conservation, Lawn and Garden, Strategy/Product of the Week  One Comment

Solar Heating

November 27, 2009  Tags:   Posted in: Alternative Energy, Eco-Glossary  No Comments

Do-It-Yourself Solar Air Heater.

The sun shines on everyone all over the world.  Plants and animals take advantage of this endless source of energy.  Yet our houses tend to ignore it.  Harness some of this free energy with your own solar air heater.  For a modest investment and a few hours of effort you too can enter the world [...]

November 25, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Alternative Energy, Energy Conservation  One Comment

Go Solar, Without Having to Advertise It.

So, you have weatherized and insulated your house.  You have switched all of, OK most of your light bulbs to CFL’s and installed a low flow showerhead.  Your programmable thermostat is set for 66° at night and you use a whole house fan to cool your house in the summer.
Now you are considering entering the [...]

November 24, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Alternative Energy, Energy Conservation  2 Comments

Corn, Pellet & Multi Fuel Stoves

   
     
   
     
   

US Stove Freestanding Multifuel Heater, Model# 6041
Drolet High-Efficiency Pellet Stove, Model# DP00045 
Pelpro Multifuel Stove — 50,000 BTU Output, Model# HCPP2BD
FREE SHIPPING — Exclusive NorthStar Corn-Burning Stove

Pelpro Bay Window Insert for Fireplace, Model# IPPBW2GD

A great way to lower your heating bills is to install a Corn, Pellet [...]

September 28, 2009  Tags:   Posted in: Alternative Energy, Strategy/Product of the Week  No Comments

Greenhouses:

Whether you want to extend your growing season, or grow more exotic plants a greenhouse will fit the bill.  However, a greenhouse that is added to the south side of a house will double as a solar air heater and help to lower your heating bills.

September 20, 2009  Tags:   Posted in: Alternative Energy, Lawn and Garden, Strategy/Product of the Week  No Comments

Thermal Mass:

A building material, typically one that is fairly dense such as stone, ceramic tile, concrete, plaster or brick that is  used to store heat and reduce temperature fluctuation in a space.  This is accomplished when the material absorbs heat while the air is warmer than it and then releases heat slowly over time once the [...]

August 17, 2009   Posted in: Alternative Energy, Eco-Glossary, Energy Conservation  No Comments

Solar Collector:

Any device used to capture or concentrate the sun’s energy which can then be used for another purpose.  Solar collectors come in many forms they can be a south facing window, solar thermal panel, solar electric panels (photovoltaic), a coil of black hose, or dark surfaced thermal mass.

August 8, 2009  Tags:   Posted in: Alternative Energy, Eco-Glossary  No Comments


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