Sustainable Living – Blog, Articles, & Tips
Explore how living lightly on the land connects our communities to the natural world that supports us. Let this page be your guide to the best advice on energy efficiency, solar power, wind energy, living off the grid, and more.
Installing a Solar Water Heater
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Preparing Your Land for Hydroelectric Power
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The Solar Industry: Reviews of Integrated Photovoltaic Products
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MOTHER's Light Bulb Comparison Test
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Ni-Cad Battery Charger
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Site Assessments: The Alternative Energy Potential of Homesteads
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Tips on Home Weatherization and Conservation
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Photovoltaics Today: The Transition of Solar Cell Technology
Tj Byers
The Solar Carriage House
Angus W. Macdonald
Solar Technical Training
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Renewable Energy Development
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Energy Efficient Homes: SOLARC 98
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The Blue Max: Affordable Home Wind Power
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1985 Ethanol Production News
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Wind Farms Reduce Pollution and Other Energy News
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Flight of the "Red Baron:" Our Homemade Wind Generator
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Most Efficient Wood Stove
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Passive Solar Design in 1985
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Energy Tax Credits in the 1980s
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Passive Annual Heat Storage: Improving the Design of Earth Sheltered Homes
John Hait
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