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A New Model for Efficient Homes

A New Model for Efficient Homes

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 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 ...

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Faraday Cages, Your Electronics, and EMPs

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 ...

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Geothermal Investments

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 ...

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Energy Efficiency

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 ...

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Solar-Electric and Hybrid Boats

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, ...

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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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Gas and Biofuel – Research and Innovation

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 ...

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