When the power goes out for a few days, what motivates you to drag your generator out and run a bunch of extension cords? I think for most of us share the same priorities: I confess, the following info is a reminder for myself on what I need to have all the basics covered. I […]
Category: 4.Energy
Solar…Where do I start?
What is the least I can spend to have emergency solar power and keep my food cold and lights on? For most of us, we’ve got a limited budget and a lot of things on our minds we want to spend it on. We need to bite off what we can chew if we’re not […]
DIY Solar Power
Our house is completely off grid. Please feel free to ask Sam M. if you have questions about solar power. The videos below may help you get a feel for the basics. This is an older video, and he’s upgraded some of his equipment, but the video is good. […]
Solar Panels
When you decide to get solar panels, you’ve got to figure out where to put them. You can expect to pay $25-$100 per panel to set them up in a way that will tolerate our wind. The first question is roof or ground mount? You can search on YouTube for much more detailed information on […]
Solar Air Conditioning
We have hybrid heat pumps that can run directly off solar panels or with AC power. For example, Greg and Danica installed two 12,000BTU solar heat pumps in their house (Living and Master Bedroom) about a week before the major storm and 6-day power outage in June 2023. The units cooled their house all day […]
Hybrid Solar Inverter
There are three main configurations for solar systems. The EG4 12KPV and 18KPV are hybrid inverters that can run your house off solar, batter or grid depending on what’s available. Hybrid inverters are more expensive than off-grid inverters, but they can be simpler to install in an existing home, which can offset the added cost. […]
Off-Grid Solar Inverter
There are three main configurations for solar systems. The EG4 6000XP Inverter is an off-grid system so it cannot directly power your main grid-based panel. These inverters can be used to create a powerful portable “solar generator” or they can be set up to power your entire house. The 6000XP provides up to 3,000 watts […]
Biogas Generator
HomeBiogas is a biogas digester that treats organic waste in a local and sustainable way. Producing biogas for cooking and rich fertilizer. Biogas is used around the world for cooking fuel, but typically projects consist of large concrete tanks and service a whole village. Homebiogas has created an affordable option for individual families. HomeBiogas.com YouTube […]
Water Heater Upgrade
When you’re ready to replace your electric water heater, you may want to consider a heat pump model. Rheem Performance Platinum 50 Gal. 10-Year Hybrid High Efficiency Tank Electric Heat Pump Water Heater […]