Tag Archives: solar

Solar: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Tara

Solar energy is a hot topic these days. Solar power, along with other forms of alternative power, continue to gain popularity not only with individuals but with companies, governments, manufacturers, etc. You may be aware that global wind energy took a … Continue reading →

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3 Cool Eco-Friendly Family Rides

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Tara

Eco-friendly vehicles are no longer a vision of the future. They are vehicles of the here and now. However, many of the cool new eco-friendly vehicles you see today are designed for one or two people. They are designed for … Continue reading →

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7 Bio-Friendly “Camping” Destinations

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Tara

As we enter Spring and head towards Summer, camping is often the vacation of choice. Who doesn’t have memories of going camping with their family? I sure do and I hope you do too, because camping is a great way … Continue reading →

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10 Everyday Things That Produce Emissions

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Tara

Every day you hear something about harmful emissions and the environment. However, what does that really mean to you and me? Does it mean we need to go “cold turkey” on emission-producing products? To be honest, probably not…considering that would … Continue reading →

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First Net-Zero Energy Public School Set to Open This Year

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Tara

With more people becoming aware of their actual impact on the environment, we have begun to see major strides being taken by individuals, businesses, buildings and even governments to lower their environmental footprint. One of the ways to do that … Continue reading →

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Some Real Costs of Going Green

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Tara

When it comes to “going green” you’ve probably heard companies use the excuse of cost as a reason for not switching to a more environmentally-friendly method of doing business. This is true of individuals as well, but is this really … Continue reading →

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Solar Powered Gadgets For the Solar-Minded

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Tara

Image by gr33n3gg (via Flickr) When someone starts talking to you about solar, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Well, if you’re like most people, you probably think of the solar panels that are installed on homes and … Continue reading →

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5 Eco-Friendly Inventions Dreamed Up By Young Minds

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Tara

Image by John E. Robertson When it comes to the next great eco-friendly invention (or any cool invention for that matter), we often wonder why we didn’t think of it first. Well, this list is probably no different. Each of … Continue reading →

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Keeping Your Solar Panels Working During the Winter

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Tara

Many people have taken advantage of solar technology as it is a great source of alternative energy during the summer months when the sun is high in the sky.  But what about during the winter months?  Will your solar panels … Continue reading →

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Why Make Energy-Efficient Modifications to Your Home?

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Tara

In recent years there has been a large increase in demand for energy-efficient appliances, residential solar panels, wind turbines, etc.  Some of that may have been as a result of people becoming more environmentally-aware, some because people wanted to lower … Continue reading →

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