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Geothermal Cooling

It is well known of course that home geothermal energy can provide effective renewable heating for your home, and as we’ve said here a few times it is cheaper and easier than you might think to install geothermal energy systems at your home. But what many people are not aware of is that ground source heat pumps can also be used for cooling the home as well. Basically when heating the home your…

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Lease or Buy Home Solar Panels?

If you are looking for home improvement ideas that will truly increase your home’s value but not cost much at all, you may want to look into leasing solar panels. Rooftop solar power systems have gained traction in the market recently, and there are many options that do not cost much, at least as far as an initial or up-front payment. There are many options as far as solar panel leasing,…

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Combining Renewable Energy Systems

Most home renewable energy systems are designed to power your existing electrical system or furnace. Thus instead of using either a fuel like oil or gas, or electricity that may have been generated from coal, you are using a clean and renewable energy source. This in itself is a good thing – you are saving money on your utility bill and doing your part to reduce carbon emissions as well. But…

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Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids

You have probably heard by now about fully electric cars, and the subset called “PHEVSs” or “Plug-in Hybrids“. The fully electric versions are alternative energy cars that can run fully on electricity, literally by being plugged in to your home’s power system. Most of these have a limited range before they need to be recharged, but for many people who drive only a relatively short distance each…

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Cheap Ductless Air Conditioner Guide

The following guide to buying a cheap ductless air conditioner or a cheap ductless heating and cooling system comes with a caveat: Less expensive is relative, and when something is actually “cheap” is a subjective matter. Are there actually cheap ductless heating and cooling systems that will provide what you need? Can a cheap ductless air conditioner actually provide the cooling you want. This…

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Best Ductless Heating and Cooling Systems

Are there best ductless heating and cooling systems that would be a great fit for any home? Are there cheap ductless heating and cooling systems that are also high quality. There are no simple answers to these questions because you need to assess things like: Certain aspects of your home – will you need a split system to effectively heat and cool your home, for example. How much power do you…

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Many people assume that these renewable energy sources have not progressed enough technologically to be effective and worthwhile. Others who actually looked into green home energy a few years back are still under the assumption that the possibilities will not be efficient or durable, or will be eye-sores. Most people don’t realize the incredible acceleration in the types of renewable energy sources and alternative fuels available now to heat, cool, or power the home

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Ductless Heat this Wintertime?

Is ductless heat a possibility for your home or small business as winter approaches? Chances are that at this relatively late date you have your heating system in place and ready for the winter to come if you live away from the equator. You may be using a conventional choice such as gas or oil, or a less efficient means such as electric heating. In some cases these choices are in fact the best…

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Home Renewable Energy in 2016

Whether you are deciding between solar panels and wind turbines, or you are thinking of installing home geothermal energy, we wanted to provide some information and advice about renewable energy sources and alternative fuels for your home. All of the information below has to do with almost any renewable energy system, or system that is not renewable but adds efficiency, or a system that runs on…

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Split Ductless Systems

Split ductless systems come in two types, one which is merely the result of a split line that allows the cooled air to reach more individual areas of your home, and the other a system that also allows the cooled air to reach different areas but also to be cooled to different degrees on its way. Below we go over which type of split ductless system might be the best fit for you, and some general…

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Ductless Heat Pump Prices

What are the latest ductless heat pump prices, and how can you make sure you are paying the best prices for your system. Of course this is a complicated question given that ductless heat pump prices will vary with their strength, the number of splits, your desire for certain features, and where you live. All of that said, we aim to help you make sure you are getting the best price for what you…

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Micro CHP

Micro CHP alternative energy systems are currently used mostly in the United Kingdom and Europe. There it is a popular and growing home renewable energy technology, viewed as a way to meet progressive government objectives in Europe. That said, it is likely that Micro CHP systems will become more popular in the US in the very near future because of their many benefits. We should note that unlike…

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Ductless Heating Systems

Ductless heating systems are sometimes overlooked as people associate ductless with cooling systems. This is not surprising since most homes have a heating source, whether it is electric baseboards, forced hot air, or hot water, but many houses do not have a central air conditioning system already. Thus it is more common to see a ductless air conditioning systems as an add-on than a ductless…

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Benefits of Renewable Energy

Of course the main benefits of renewable energy for home is that you can potentially save money on your electric or heating bill while also reducing your share of the carbon emissions that cause climate change. Yet there are other benefits of renewable energy that you may have overlooked or may not know, and in this post we go over some of those positives as well. We start with a list of some…

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Energy Efficient Homes

Energy efficient homes are often different from renewable energy homes in that the goal is to make the most of whatever energy source is used. That means that energy-efficient homes can be powered by renewable energy sources, but they can also be powered conventionally as well. If you cannot afford a renewable energy system, or none of the major renewable energy systems are viable in your home,…

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DIY Solar Power

A DIY Solar Power system may not have the potential to power your entire home, but it could provide you enough free energy to power some of it, and could act in the same way as a generator when the power goes out. Many DIY solar power systems are available right now, and they are becoming quite popular because they mix a practical need with a fun and interesting project. Some people are even…

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Most Efficient Solar Panels

What are the Most Efficient Solar Panels? This is a key question but the answer is not as clear as you might think. It is actually quite easy to determine which are the most efficient solar panels on the market today, but that does not mean they are the best fit for your home. In fact, if we insert the word “cost”, as in “what are the most cost-efficient solar panels” then we may have a very…

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