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If you’ve ever thought about ditching the grid and living on solar power, then you’re not alone. Questioning Your Local Power Company Odds are that you’re living in a home right now that is tied into a nationwide network of ...

Solar energy systems are not all created alike. Just because homes have a set of solar panels on the roof, it doesn’t mean that they all are operating similar systems by any stretch of the imagination. Primarily, there are two ...

Of all the possible disasters we face today, an EMP or major solar storm are two of the scariest. Few truly understand how devastating they would be to our way of life. We depend on electricity and electrical devices so ...

Considering that most disasters can cause serious disruptions in the water supply and the importance of water for survival, putting in a well is a great idea. Of all the possible sources for water, having a well on your own ...

There are so many events capable of severing power on an annual basis that it’s hard to believe people are shocked when a power failure occurs. From natural causes such as snow and ice storms to manmade causes such as ...

Most modern-day woodworking shops make use of a variety of electrically powered tools, such as lathes, saws and drill presses. The availability of such tools provides for the manufacturing of high-quality products with relative ease and speed. However, for workshops ...

A new study from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that houses with rooftop solar panels fetch higher prices than comparable homes without them. The extra home value, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, more than covers the cost of installing ...

Solar panels are ubiquitous among American homes, and for good reason – solar power is clean, silent, renewable, and prices on solar products have fallen to the point where the average person can easily afford a solar system of some ...

The average price for electricity in the United States hit a record high for the 11th straight month in a row in October and is up 42 percent over the last decade. The average price for a kilowatt hour of ...

Installing a solar electric power system can dramatically cut or even eliminate your electric bills, say owners of such systems. News stories from around the United States and Canada this year show how people in all walks of life have ...