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The Homeowner’s Guide to Alternative Energy – Earth911.com

by Andrew on Feb.11, 2009, under heat, solar air, solar electric

Good article about alternative energy for homeowners.

“… Another option is to install the actual generating equipment on your property to create green energy, rather than simply buy it. Building a wind turbine in your yard or installing solar panels on your roof requires a larger investment to begin with, but can end up saving more money in the long run, since you’ll no longer have to purchase as much energy from utilities.

Plus, many states offer tax incentives, rebates and subsidies to encourage consumers to install alternative energy technology. The rates vary largely from state-to-state, and from energy technology to energy technology. For example, sunnier states often provide greater rebates for solar panels than cloudier states where the technology is less useful. …”

http://earth911.com/blog/2009/02/09/the-homeowners-guide-to-alternative-energy/

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  1. home made wind generators

    Well put blog :) will definitely come back again

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