In Treehugger - Posted 4 days ago

Rotating houses are not a new idea, and have some real advantages; they can follow the sun to maximize passive solar heating in cool weather and shadi...

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In CNET - Green Tech blog - Posted 7 weeks ago

A roundup of coverage from CNET News and elsewhere of this week's solar conference where solar heating, solar electric, and manufacturing gear are dis...

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In MetaEfficient - Posted 9 weeks ago

I recently noted that Hawaii has enacted a law that requires all new homes to install solar water heaters. Eventually, Hawaii may have as many water h...

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In EcoGeek - Posted 9 weeks ago

The state of Hawaii has become the first in North America to require solar water heaters in new homes. The bill, signed into law by Republican Governo...

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In EcoGeek - Posted 11 weeks ago

Two years ago, the American Institute of Architects put up a challenge: design a house in which a US Fish and Wildlife Service Ecologist in Residence ...

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In GristMill - Posted 13 weeks ago

By Gar LipowA fascinating commercial application for solar energy in clear (or semi-clear) hot climates seems to not be getting the attention it deser...

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In Alternative Energy News - Posted 14 weeks ago

Mother Earth News recently featured an extensive article covering instructions on building your own small-scale solar heating system for as low as $3...

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In GristMill - Posted 15 weeks ago

By Joseph RommThe best thing about the Prius is that it achieves its high fuel economy without sacrificing size or performance and, most importantly ...

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In Clean Break - Posted 20 weeks ago

We often get so focused on conventional solar PV or solar thermal heating that we forget about some of the other approaches out there, including one ...

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In Off Grid - Posted 31 weeks ago

You can get started with a basic system that will power your phone charger, computer and car stereo most of the year for around 550 (add 25% for dol...

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