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Fuel Cells- Expense is Relative

Fuel Cells- Expense is Relative

Promoted as an alternative fuel source for vehicles traditionally powered with gas, fuel cells have led a short and expensive life.  Depending on size, these cells can power anything, from small cars to large buildings, from hospital generators to the ...

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Animal Power Generation

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 ...

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Hydro Power

Hydro Power

There has been one constant in all of recorded human history:  our dependence on water. We need it to live, but not only to drink. Water can be harnessed in a multitude of ways to supply us with power, warmth, ...

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Wind Power: Size Matters

Wind Power: Size Matters

There are a number of factors to consider when researching whether a wind turbine is the correct choice for your home’s off-grid power source. Issues such as your home’s overall power need, the location and topology of your property, and ...

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What Will You Do When the Lights Go Off…for Good?

What Will You Do When the Lights Go Off…for Good?

On September 15, 2009, Department of Homeland Security spokesman John Verrico admitted that a Chinese researcher had detailed precisely how vulnerable the US electric grid is to a cyber-terrorist attack. “US Reviewing Cyber Threat to Power Grid”, InternetNews.com, In a ...

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