In previous articles, we discussed building techniques that make the best use of alternative energy, including improvements to existing structures. As building technology improves, so does our ability to construct houses that require very minimal amounts of energy to provide ...
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The Government and the Grid
The Obama administration is spearheading an effort to streamline the nation’s energy grid. This is a much-needed overhaul, especially considering the age of most energy infrastructure. “A Policy Framework for a 21st Century Grid” was announced in June 2011, and ...
Read More »Faraday Cages, Your Electronics, and EMPs
Homeowners have a number of concerns with household safety and protection. While many of these concerns reflect mundane life, some concerns reflect the global economy and the state of tension between world powers. With modern technology, a nuclear war is ...
Read More »Geothermal Investments
In an attempt to further diversify the nation’s energy production sources, the U.S. government has announced new funding intended to promote geothermal energy research and development. Up to $70 million in funding toward geothermal technological advances will be made available ...
Read More »Energy Efficiency
Many articles have discussed various forms of alternative energy but have spent little time educating people on how to live with alternative energy sources. As a society, we are conditioned to flip switches and not worry about whether there’s enough ...
Read More »Solar-Electric and Hybrid Boats
Living off the grid and reducing your energy dependence doesn’t mean you need to remove all luxuries from your life. You can power your home using solar, wind, or water power, and you can run a car off of electricity, ...
Read More »Animal Power Generation
When we look at sustainable, off-the-grid communities, the need for farming and animals becomes more and more apparent. But must these animals be a drain on our already finite resources, let alone our time? For thousands of years, we have ...
Read More »Gas and Biofuel – Research and Innovation
Previous articles have discussed various facets of biofuels, including production and intended usage. The need for an inexpensive, renewable fuel source has inspired research all over the world, and scientists are experimenting with creating biofuels from a wide range of ...
Read More »Solar Innovations – Third-Generation Solar Leaps Ahead
We like to track innovations in solar technology, and keep our readers up to date on the latest creations and progress with turning solar into the mainstream alternative to the grid. The latest improvements in solar technology will make a ...
Read More »Safe or Sorry: Sterilizing Your Water Supply
Your water storage has run out, you have found another source of water, but it is not safe to drink. What is a prepper to do? Why, sterilize it of course! With a little effort, you can come to the ...
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