Going Green

Guide To Selling Power Back To The Grid

Owning an energy-efficient solar, geothermal, and/or wind powered home has many advantages....

Harnessing Passive Solar

If you have large, south-facing windows, you may already be using solar power in your house....

Pellet Stoves

Pet owners know compressed paper pellets make good cat litter, and alfalfa pellets are good...

Vermiculture! (That's Composting With Worms.)

Photo credit: Steve Graham (the author, tending to his worm compost) "Vermiculture" means...

How Much Power Will A Residential Wind Turbine Produce?

Thinking of going off-grid and generating your own residential wind power? Several factors...

How To Clean Solar Panels: DIY Systems

Winter snow and summer grime can block sunlight and reduce the efficiency of your solar panels....

Solar Gadgets For Your Home

Solar Gadgets for Your Home Solar power doesn't stop with panels. If you want to use less...

The Quietest Wind Turbines On The Market

These 6 residential wind turbines won't disturb your home. They are innovatively designed to...