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Green House in Winter 1 Reply

I am trying to find an alternative way to heat my small greenhouse during the winter so that I can continue to grow veggies, herbs, etc. I have tried electric heaters and electricty is proving to be…Continue

Started by Deb Shaded Deer Schorzman. Last reply by rachel whetzel Jan 9, 2012.

SOLAR POWER CHEAPER THAN FOSSIL FUELS IN 5 YEARS?! 2 Replies

Perusing through Grist today, I saw a headline from Bloomberg.com that General Electric sees…Continue

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Started by Caroline Malcolm. Last reply by Caroline Malcolm Jun 6, 2011.

solar powered heated watering bowls? 7 Replies

Hello Everyone,I'm in the process of building a little barn for goats and alpacas, and I'd like to use solar power for whatever it might need. I've found plenty of solar powered lights, but I…Continue

Started by Christa Nelson. Last reply by Caroline Malcolm Jun 6, 2011.

Lets talk Algae 3 Replies

Algae as a biodiesel,Algae as a food suppliment,Algae as a fertilizer,Algae as a animal feed,Algae as a Pharmacuetical,& Algae to clean wastewater. All from what used to be a pest in your pond.…Continue

Started by Larry Snyder. Last reply by David Berry Apr 24, 2011.

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Comment by Caroline Malcolm on June 3, 2011 at 11:07am: Cool project on Instructables.com - Bike Generator! This generator can power 2 AA batteries and charge a cell phone or ipod!

Has anyone created a project like this? Interesting concept...I'm also interested in energy neutral/energy generating gym equipment!

Comment by Cornelia on August 16, 2010 at 5:14pm: Thermal Banking Greenhouse Design

Comment by David Berry on July 20, 2010 at 1:52am: I think Home Depot is BP Solar - Irony
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BP_Solar

Lowe's uses a local Los Gatos company called Akeena
http://www.akeena.com/residential/andalay.php
They have some license with Andalay for the Technology
http://andalaysolar.com/cm/specifications/Home.html

Both likely offer the same financing support which is helpful for this technology.

Comment by David Berry on July 18, 2010 at 12:13pm: Check out re: char - http://www.re-char.com/

Carbon Sequestration with Fuel and Soil Amendment!