Renewable Energy
The best advice on energy efficiency, solar power, wind energy, living off the grid, and more.
Green Hydrogen: An Energy Storage Solution for the Western U.S.
By Ted Flanigan, EcoMotion
Hydrogen is known to be used in planes, trucks, and mining. But it also can be used to decarbonize the power sector, industry, heating, and transportation.
Super Small-Scale Solar with a Portable Generator and 100-Watt Panel
By Kyle Chandler-Isacksen, Be the Change Project
Portable solar generators are a small-scale and affordable way to get solar power into your life. My family tried out the Aejusny 400-watt unit for a variety of household uses.
Reduce Energy Use on the Farm
By Joel Salatin
The most surefire way to save money on energy is to use less of it. Try these energy-saving tactics to reduce your farm’s energy dependency and build homestead resilience.
Better Rechargeable Batteries for Powering Electronic Devices
By John D. Ivanko, Inn Serendipity
A growing number of companies, like Pale Blue, are addressing the need for rechargeable batteries that can more sustainably power electronic devices.
How Long Will It Take to Replace Fossil Fuels With Renewable Sources of Energy?
By Kayla Matthews
How long will it take to replace fossil fuels? The answer is dependent on many things, from implementation costs to the nation's infrastructure.
How Can We Use Less Fossil Fuels?
By Kayla Matthews
It's too soon to say how much people will embrace ultra-fuel-efficient cars or ones that don't need traditional types of power at all.
Going Off-Grid with Solar, Part 2: Two Real-World Examples of Off-Grid Costs
By Jacob Marsh, EnergySage
Check out these example homes owned by folks who decided to take up off-grid living, and learn about some of their trials and tribulations.
Trouble Choosing a Home Geothermal Energy System
By Adam D. Bearup, Hybrid Homes
Home geothermal heating and cooling systems are considered for many of my high-performance building projects.
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