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Choosing the Right Light Bulb
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Do You Teach Your Kids or Do They Teach You About the Environment?
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What are the differences in light bulbs and how do you choose the right one?
So many new products come out each year and they frequently rave about a feature that most of us haven’t heard of or just don’t know much about.
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Tips on inspiring a child to learn about the environment.
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Eco Friendly Cleaners Make Cleaning a More Pleasant Job
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How Does Solar Energy Work?
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There are two main types of solar power, solar thermal and photovoltaic.
Solar thermal uses the sun light's infrared energy to either heat a
liquid or to warm a mass of material that will later on release its
stored heat.
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How To Light Up Your Night Garden with Solar Lights
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How to Use 12 Volt Portable Powered Battery Chargers
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Identify where you want or need lights.
Are you lighting a path for safety or are you placing lights on a pond for enjoyment? These decisions will determine what kind of lights are needed.
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Solar power is continuously gaining momentum and popularity. There are now solar chargers designed to power cell-phones, cars, laptops, etc. The solar charger harnesses energy form the sun and stores the energy within its battery for later use.
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Peaceful Resolutions to Environmental Conflicts
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Picking the Right Solar Pump
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Nations have battled over energy and natural resources forever. Some believe if we reduce our reliance on resources, such as oil, from other nations, we can reduce the calamities of war. However, the “Green” road may still turn blood red if we don’t prepare for it.
We have many environmentally friendly ways to supply energy such as hydro, wind, solar energy and there are more. We need to prepare for the benefits as well as the obstacles.
Solar energy is a clean source of energy that is very simple to get, but if a tree from someone else’s property blocks the sun how do you handle it? Do you cut the tree, move the solar panels? Who pays for that?
Wind mills seem to generate a lot of controversy on everything from noise to bird killing.
Dams have caused a lot of debates over the years for flooding concerns as well as fish populations being affected.
You might think that this is all enough but when you consider that bio fuel plants and car fueling electric stations are becoming more common you can see that there is room for a lot of conflict.
So what do we do to prepare for all this green technology? Some of this is going to be new. We used to pull our energy from the ground. Now it is above ground and in some neighborhoods. If we don’t want the neighborhood fights then we need to shape rules and laws to be as fair as we can.
Check the newer laws on solar and wind rights. The DSIRE site has a list of each state’s rules and regulations. When you buy a piece of property for instance find out if your neighbor has established any solar rights. You may love the forest, but if his solar rights have been established you may not be able to have your trees. As time goes on real estate agents will start to know more about environmental rules but for now check the rules yourself.
If you really can’t stand to have your view changed by windmills, find out in advance what the rules are. The best way to maintain a view is to buy all the property included in that view. If you can’t do that then it is subject to change so check the zoning rules to see how it could change and prepare yourself accordingly.
The best way to prepare for change is to understand that it is normal. We are not meant to keep doing what we have been doing. Change is good and it can be hard to accept.
Communication is also a huge part of avoiding conflicts. We have so many ways to communicate but many people are very out of touch. Know what laws and rules are being considered and have some input on how rules and changes to them get done.
There are a lot of changes coming; let’s make them a part of a peaceful future.
See this article on homeowners who wanted solar panels vs. the homeowners association that didn’t.
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There are many varieties of solar powered water pumps available. Solar powered pumps have a few advantages over traditionally powered pumps. Solar fountain pumps require much less wiring to be buried if any at all. A traditional pump would require wires to be run from the nearest power source to the pump. Solar powered pumps have the power source close by so you may only have to bury a few feet or none at all.
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Portable Solar Panels/Charger Comparisons
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Putting a Nice Glow on A Night Wedding
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Portable Power Panel Comparison Chart
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Wedding season is fast approaching. If you are planning to do something
a little different consider doing a night wedding or reception in a
well lit outdoor setting.
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Should You Add Portable Solar Battery Chargers to Your Emergency List?
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Tax Incentives Give Fuel Alternate Energy A Boost
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The Homeland Security Department’s emergency list includes a long list of practical items to have in the event of an emergency. Among them are: Games for the kids Battery or crank powered radio with NOAA weather alerts
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Tax incentives in the US are many and varied for solar power systems, could you benefit?
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The Ultimate Gift Tips
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When the Power Changes Who will Control the Switch?
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The Ultimate Gift Tips
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This article talks about how solar power will effect lives and the economy in the near future.
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You Can Make Your Own Solar Powered Playhouse or Shed
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Check this article out when you are thinking of using solar power for your shed or playhouse.
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