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Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency Improvements

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As tax time approaches many of us are wishing we had taken advantage of some of the federal tax credits for energy efficiency in our homes.  It may be too late for the 2009 filing, but now is the best time to plan for 2010.
While every incentive is not directly related to solar power or [...]

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Solar Panels Fuel Air Conditioner in Scottsdale Schools

Mountainside Middle School and Desert Mountain High School, both within the Scottsdale Unified School District, will share the world’s largest solar-powered air-conditioning unit starting this fall, officials said.
Imagine 500 feet of solar panels!  In the fall, this huge array of solar panels will provide the energy for a 500 ton air conditioning unit for a [...]

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Plant Mate Solar Powered Spikes Monitor the Garden

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Ready for the newest solar powered device to help with the gardening?  This solar powered spike called Plant Mate is designed to track ground temperature, moisture, and other information pertinent to growing and maintaining a garden.
What is so cool is that the spikes will report back to your latest techie gadget.  With Plant Mate you will be [...]

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France to Build World’s Largest Solar Plant

Scheduled to be opened in 2012, France is building the world’s largest solar plant on a 1,025 acre abandoned NATO site in Toul-Rosieres, near the eastern city of Metz.  It is reported that the site will produce enough power for a town of 62,000 people or 143 megawatts.
Imagine this!  The French plant will be over [...]

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President Obama Takes Up the Cause of Energy Efficiency

Whether looking for solar or wind alternatives, President Barack Obama has taken up the cause of energy — and is taking it seriously.  We have heard lip service for years, but for the first time we have seen a president take a real first step to combat climate change and to offer the American people [...]

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Solar Powered Yacht to Round the Globe in 2011

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The solar powered yacht, PlanetSolar, which is the world’s largest solar powered marine vessel is set to circumnavigate the earth in 2011.
PlanetSolar may not be the first solar powered yacht, but it certainly is the largest. 
The new 30m by 15m PlanetSolar catamaran, conceptualised by Swiss designer Raphael Domjan, will cost around $24 million and is [...]

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Buying and Installing Residential Solar Panels

Residential solar panels are becoming more affordable.  In fact you can find solar panels for sale online or you can build your own.  In most cases we prefer to purchase solar power systems for the home from reliable distributors and installers.
The number of residential solar panels needed to make electricity for your home depends on [...]

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Is Solar Power Right For Me? (Kindle Edition)

This is a tremendously valuable source of information for homeowner’s wondering if solar power is right for their house. It’s also a great source for contractor’s looking to start offer solar power as a product.This book covers everything you need to know to get started in solar and see if its right for your home [...]

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How to Live off the Grid (How to Kill your Debt with Free Renewable Energy, Fuels & Self-Sustainability) (Kindle Edition)

How to Live off the Grid & be 100% Self Sustainable & Debt Free. Stop oil & utility dependency, Stop paying high gas & utility costs. Live self-sufficient & lower monthly utility bills from an average $500 to $0.00 per month, even sell energy back to the power companies earning an additional $500+ per month [...]

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