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Solar Power

This lens is dedicated to the subject of solar power: how we can use it to combat global warming, how we can use it to lower our expenditures on electricity and fuel, and other uses of solar power. This includes the use of portable solar chargers to...

Solar Home

Modern times are seeing more and more people creating solar homes - homes which are powered by solar energy instead of by the pollution-generating fossil fuels that cause Global Warming. Solar Power is not more expensive than other less clean forms o...

Global Warming

There seems to be a lot of controversy about global warming these days. Some say it is a fact, others say it isn't. But regardless of whether or not it is a fact, lets step aside from the arguments on the subject, and take a common-sense approach. Le...

Home Solar Panels

Is it realistic for everyday people to get solar panels installed in their homes? Does it cost too much, and what are the energy savings? Are there less expensive options for those who aren't ready to install a full solar power system for their home?

Solar Chargers

There are a variety of solar chargers available on the market today. Some can run your equipment directly from the sun, while others will charge batteries which can in turn be used to run or charge your equipment. Some solar chargers have the option...

What is Hypermiling?

Hypermiling Defined What is "hypermiling" A simple definition of "hypermiling" is: A system of driving techniques, tweaks, lifestyle changes, and other actions which can be used to reduce your fuel consumption and maximize the amount of mileage you c...

Build Your Own Solar Water Heater

Do you want a solar hot water heater for your home? It's entirely possible to heat your water with solar power and save money on your energy bill. An added benefit is that you will help clean up the environment by using solar energy instead of pollut...

Home Solar Panels

Is it realistic for everyday people to get solar panels installed in their homes? Does it cost too much, and what are the energy savings? Are there less expensive options for those who aren't ready to install a full solar power system for their home?

Plug 'n' Play Solar Chargers

Plug-n-play solar chargers have recently come on the market, putting solar power within the reach of just about anyone. You no longer have to be tech savvy in order to harness solar power.

Great Ways to Save Energy

It's a fact that the average American family spends more than $1,600 a year on their home utility bills. Because Energy has been "cheap" for a long time, we have not given energy efficiency the amount of attention it deserves. But with fuel prices ri...

Solar Laptop Chargers

Are you planning an expedition or some other adventure into the wild, but you need to take your laptop with you? Fortunately, the solar energy industry is catching up with the computer industry. It's now more possible than ever to charge your laptop...

Solar Powered Cars

Yes, you heard me right. Amidst all the hubub of fuel shortages, global warming, and energy crises, a solar-powered car has been invented.

Hybrid Solar Chargers

A hybrid solar charger can collect power from the sun, or from an ordinary wall socket. Its battery can then be used to charge your electronic devices and equipment.

Living Clean

This lens is about living clean - a cleaner environment, non-toxic surroundings, cleaner body, cleaner food, cleaner clothing and anything at all that has to do with clean living. Living clean has a lot to do with cleaning up our environment and usi...

Solar Chargers for Camping

You can take your electronics with you when you are camping without access to power grids. You simply need to get the right type of solar charger for your equipment and needs.

Solar Hot Water

Solar water heating systems are an effective way of conserving energy and reducing your energy bill. This page will cover a bit of the history of solar water heating (yes, you can skip that section if you are in a hurry), how solar water heating work...

Saving Energy and Solar Heating

Energy Bills Got You In Hot Water? Take the Heat out of the Bills and Back in to Your Water! After space heating, appliances and lighting, The third largest expense in the average household is water heating. It usually accounts for about 13% of your...

Renewable Energy Tax Incentives

As of recently, I've heard of tax credits and incentives for the use of renewable energy such as solar power, wind power and other alternative energy sources. However, trying to find and understand them left something to be desired. So I thought I...

Amazon Green

Amazon has just created a new product line and website section called Amazon Green. This is where you can find just about every environmentally-friendly and energy efficient product under the sun, moon, and stars. There is even a blog on green livin...

Solar Hot Water: Important Facts

In Solar Water Heating we discussed the basic facts about solar hot water heaters, and the different types that exist. In this lens we will cover some important facts you should consider when you are looking at getting a solar hot water heater for y...

Can You Earn Money from Your Home Solar Panels? 

Solar Power, Wind Turbines, and Net Metering

Net Metering is the practice of consumers "selling" energy to the electricity companies when they have some form of renewable energy facility installed at their home and a surplus is created. A good example of net metering would be the case of someo...