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When you lease solar panels, the upfront cost is reduced (image from Wayne National Forest on Flickr)83

How to Lease Solar Panels

When you lease solar panels, the upfront cost is reduced (image from Wayne National Forest on Flickr) Purchasing a solar panel system upfront is often the thing that stops many people from converting to...

21 comments    solar power solar panels
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Electric Heaters – The Differences Between Convection Heaters And Conduction Heaters

Finding the best electric heater can be a daunting task, considering the array of options. With this useful guide, find the best electric heater for your needs, balancing economy with budget. Convection heaters are perfect for providing gentle indirect heat, whereas conduction heaters are the best option for providing instant heat.

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Choosing an Energy Efficient Propane Furnace

Propane furnaces can be a great choice for an energy efficient home. The new propane furnaces are about 92 -94 percent efficient. These reasonably priced furnaces cost quite a bit less to run than electric or wood. They cost about 50 percent less per BTU to run.

0 comments    home energy efficiency propane
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Greening Your Electric Bill

Are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint and save some bucks on your electric bill?  Your alternatives are to reduce your energy consumption, or install solar panels or wind turbines to produce low...

7 comments    solar panels solar panel rebates
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Buy a Gas Double Oven Online

In this era of saving energy, gas double ovens are your best choice of gas ranges for efficiency and saving money as well as energy. You can cook your entire meal at the same time, and in a sleek compact...

2 comments    oven grill energy efficient
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Straw Bale Homes - An Earth Friendly Choice

Nearly half of the houses on our planet are made from stone, mud and straw. In the industrialized areas of the world it is common practise to use plastics, foams and OSB. These materials can be bad for your...

24 comments    real estate energy green
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Energy Saving Tip: How to Choose a Furnace For Your Home

Imagine this scenario; you have gone under contract on a new house and during the inspection you find out that furnace needs to be replaced. This is not an uncommon experience and is an excellent opportunity...

0 comments    home improvement heater furnaces
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How To Own and Manage a Wood Burning Stove

Free heating! Everything you need to know about owning a wood burning stove. Beat the recession and the energy crisis with a highly efficient, environmentally friendly, wood burner. The best thing is that wood is often available for nothing!

9 comments    how to tips save money
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Green Guide to Chopping, Hewing and Racing Axes

In this article, learn how to use an axe efficiently without chopping off your foot--and: Modern uses of the ancient axe Kinds of axes still available Fundamentals of hewing and chopping Sharpening ...

0 comments    technology recreation energy
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The Clayton Green I-Home-Mobile Homes go Green

For most people who has ever gone shopping for a home outside of a major city the question of living in a mobile (aka manufactured) home, especially if you live in the country, rears its sometimes ugly head....

1 comment    real estate energy energy efficient
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