Architectural Resource and Old School Construction Present Visible Green Home? Tour of Ann Arbor Michigan’s “Riverview House”

Architectural Resource and Old School Construction Present Visible Green Home™ Tour of Ann Arbor Michigan’s “Riverview House”











April 25th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Energy Efficient | Leave a comment

Has anyone tried a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine for their home?

by letscommunicate

Question by carovarealtor: Has anyone tried a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine for their home?
I have seen a lot of YouTube videos on how easy these are to make and don’t take up nearly the space needed for a normal “windmill”. Has anyone had experience with these? Do they work as efficiently as the normal designs?

Best answer:

Answer by Yuji-Ti have seen this type of wind turbine on discovery channel just a year ago that’s why I’m really convinced of its authenticity.

It is really quiet compared to other typical wind turbine designs, and takes advantage of all the wind [...]

April 25th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: Wind Power | 2 comments

where can i find info for a DIY home solar energy without having to buy some fancy kit?

Question by LQQKIN_AT_U2: where can i find info for a DIY home solar energy without having to buy some fancy kit?

Best answer:

Answer by Whatever2UYou can go to A HARDWARE STORE to see if they have solar panels.If they do,take heed:you need to replace its battery about every 8 to ten years, and they cost a good several hundred dollars(my best guesstimate would probably be around 800 to 900 dollars)

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April 24th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Solar Power | 5 comments

Solar Energry Costs, Home Value and Tax Incentives?

by CERTs

Question by CW: Solar Energry Costs, Home Value and Tax Incentives?
I recently bought a new home and am interested in installing solar panels. I looked into windmills but the HOA in my neighborhood wont allow it. I was wanting to know what can I expect to spend on materials and installation of solar panels and system to power a 2000/sqft house in an area that gets an average of 8 hours of good sunlight per day. I also wanted to know what this would do to the value of my home. This house is [...]

April 23rd, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Solar Power | Leave a comment

How can I make home made biofuel from used cooking oil?

by The Labour Party

Question by louie: How can I make home made biofuel from used cooking oil?
I tried searching the web but most don’t explain how, what ingredients are needed and the actual process to make biofuel from used cooking oil.

Best answer:

Answer by TwiggyGoogle “goat industries” it tells you absolutely everything you could possibly want to know about SVO, WVO, and biodiesel.

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April 16th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Bio Fuels | Leave a comment

Home Building Efficiency Tips: ENERGY STAR-rated Homes

The Alliance to Save Energy’s Monique O’Grady explains how ENERGY STAR-rated homes are the most energy-efficient models around. Compared to standard homes, ENERGY STAR-rated homes lower energy bills by between 0-0 dollars per year. Learn more about energy efficiency at www.ase.org

Energy Star’s Katharine Kaplan talks about how Energy Star ratings work. Government and industry come together to set Energy Star ratings. These Energy Star ratings may slow global warming by making appliances more energy efficient. Learn how Energy Star ratings work.

April 14th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Energy Efficient | 2 comments
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