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Garden offices and the domestic carbon footprint

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:30:00 PDT

How can we conserve energy at home and in our garden offices and other domestic buildings?

A Green Thinkers List of Solar Energy Benefits

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:30:00 PST

There are usually two types of people when it comes to green products. There are the people who know little to nothing about it, and there are the people who are extremely passionate about them. This list of solar energy benefits is an attempt to bring a happy medium of awareness to those who know little to nothing about solar energy.

Is Your Home LEED Certified?

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:00:00 PST

If you have ever been involved in the construction or sale of homes in the past few years, you may have heard about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.

Live Green and Save

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:30:00 PST

More and more households today are finding ways to "go green". These measures can range from the labor-intensive installation of expensive solar panels and remodeling to simple, inexpensive, every day changes that anyone can do.

Top Ten Energy Saving Guarantees

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:30:00 PDT

There is a lot of talk about going green, saving energy and being environmentally friendly and such, but what really works? Really - what energy saving tips or ideas for going green work? Which energy conservation ideas work fast and are virtually guaranteed to save money while also being affordable for most people to do?

Determining Your Solar Energy Requirements

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:30:00 PDT

In the modern era, fighting the rapid and rampant depletion of natural resources is more important than ever before. Scientists and environmentalists are quickly developing ways for people to cut back on their energy expenditures, reduce their waste production, and become a part of the solution to the earth's problems rather than a contributor.

When it Comes to Renewable Energy Only Use Certified Products

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:00:00 PDT

There are a lot of companies out there at the moment promoting their version of energy efficient homes. Of course all of these options only relate to the customer who is building their own house from scratch. I have looked at this in depth and there is very little material out there that advises the client on what he or she can do to their present house without actually moving or knocking it to the ground.

Types of Solar Panels - Crucial Facts About Solar Panels Types

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:00:00 PDT

You've heard the exciting testimonials from homeowners generating their own energy for home use, and the great savings in energy costs they boast about. But what are the options if you start looking around at the different types of solar panels in use?