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Wind Farms – Limitations as Energy Platforms

As modern society searches around for alternative energy sources, wind farms are getting mention. There are, however, limitations regarding wind farms as major energy alternatives. Wind Farms – Limitations as Energy Platforms Wind power is an enticing energy platform compared to fossil fuels. The process works by using the inherent energy in wind as a method for producing electricity. The actual... (posted by SolarMan 5 years 269 days ago.)

Heating and Cooling with Geothermal

As fossil fuels get more expensive, society in general is starting to get serious about finding new power sources. Geothermal heating is a simple answer for homes. Geothermal heating is a fairly old concept that has gained a new life through advances in modern technology and materials. The concept is best explained using a basic example. In many parts of the world, homes come with basements. If you’ve lived in... (posted by SolarMan 5 years 336 days ago.)

Financing Residential Solar Power

Although competition is driving prices down, solar panel systems can require you departing with a chunk of change. Fortunately, the mortgage industry wants to talk to you. Financing Residential Solar Power If you are considering improving your home with a solar panel system or the hot new thin solar roofing systems, you need to learn three little letters – E…E…M. EEM stands for energy efficient mortgage. It also... (posted by SolarMan 5 years 336 days ago.)

Solar Home Improvements and Tax Deductions

Going solar is all the rage these days with massive financial incentives fueling the fire. Here’s a little trick to write off an additional part of your solar system purchase. Financing Your Solar Improvements Improving your home with a solar panel system is financially advantageous these days. The federal government, most states and even cities throw financial breaks at you to promote going solar. With... (posted by SolarMan 5 years 336 days ago.)

Negatives of Using Geothermal For Your Home

Using the inherent heat in the ground, geothermal, is being pushed by many experts as a great energy source. While this is generally true, there are some negatives as well. There is no disputing that we need to wean ourselves off of fossil fuels. While alternative energy sources are clearly the answer, there is a problem. Advocates of alternative energy tend to become emotionally attached to one source and... (posted by SolarMan 6 years 7 days ago.)

Pros of Using Geothermal For Your Home

After recovering from the shock of receiving your utility bill, you might be interested in alternative energy sources. Let’s consider the pros of using geothermal in your home. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because it comes from the core of the Earth on a continual basis. At its most basic level, it is really nuclear energy. This is because it is produced as a byproduct of the processes going on... (posted by SolarMan 6 years 7 days ago.)