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When most people think of emergency power, they usually think of gasoline, propane or diesel generators. While generators make a lot of sense in an emergency situation, they do have some tactical downsides. First of all, most generators are relatively ...

When most people think about solar panel systems, they think of the panels themselves. Those monocrystalline or polycrystalline black panels of about two feet by four feet. Solar panels themselves are ubiquitous in our society, and they can be seen ...

Solar power is a hot topic these days. With energy costs increasing and expected to keep on increasing, many are seeing solar power as the way to go. While expensive, it’s possible to add solar power to pretty much any ...

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 ...

Perhaps you’ve been researching the lifestyle of self-sufficiency for a while. You’ve started growing a garden, have a small flock of chickens and have begun living your life in a more frugal manner. So far you’re really enjoying the lifestyle ...

Living off the grid gives one a sense of independence and pride. We use our own knowledge and labor to keep our off-the-grid power system up and running. For those who haven’t yet selected an off-the-grid power system, below is ...

So you’re planning to go solar. This is a great option for a number of reasons. After all, solar is an amazing renewable resource that is quite effective at powering a home. However, since it is one decision that will ...

Passive solar heating and cooling may not sound exciting or even effective, but if you’re off-grid, you definitely should learn more. When done right, passive solar can help offset electric costs by a great deal. How does passive solar design for homes ...

There’s a lot of great information available for surviving when society ends as we know it. Much of the guidance, however, deals with using modern technology and conveniences to survive long term. This makes sense, because modern technology makes life ...

The existing electrical grid is becoming an “antiquated” system that will soon be made obsolete by technological progress. That’s the surprising admission from the CEO of NRG Energy, one of the nation’s largest power companies. “There will come a day, ...