Monthly Archives: July 2009

Solar PV Installer

It’s been a little lonely around here the past couple of weeks. That’s because Dan’s been out in Colorado, finishing up his photovoltaics training at Solar Energy International (SEI). I just tried reaching him on his cell phone and couldn’t … Continue reading

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Solar Power Flies High

No, we’re not branching out into aviation. This has nothing to do with us, but it’s so cool I just had to pass it on. Last month Solar Impulse unveiled a prototype aircraft designed to fly day and night with … Continue reading

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The Right Approach to Solar Space Heating

We’ve had a lot of people approach us lately about solar space heating. Solar heating is a great idea. It’s good for the environment, effective if done right, safe, comfortable and can be extremely cost-effective over the lifetime of the … Continue reading

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Energy Fair Attendance Highest Ever

If you don’t see hordes of people in the 2009 Energy Fair photo at left, it’s because I snapped it early in the day just before the hordes arrived. Believe me, for most of the weekend the scene was hopping! … Continue reading

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Microsoft Announces Free Energy Usage Application

The first step to saving energy is figuring out where you’re losing it. Here’s a new product that may help you do just that: Microsoft Corp. recently announced Microsoft Hohm, an online application designed to enable consumers to better understand … Continue reading

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