We have a tendency to overdo things based on spurious reasoning. Examples: “I had a really light breakfast, and hardly any lunch, so this enormous plate of midnight nachos washed down with a half-gallon flagon of ale seems a reasonable daily intake.” “I stretched pretty…
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Concern for the fate of life on our planet is a high-priority, and today’s green message is really hitting home with the younger generation. To help celebrate Earth Day, The Solar Company created a fun, Earth Day-themed coloring page to share with…
You want to go solar and your roof is the ideal place for the solar array. But is your roof up to the job? A few items to take into account when considering replacing your roof: The roof’s age, its condition, and the costs involved…
April 22 is fast approaching! On that day, people around the world will show their appreciation for our Earth by participating in Eco-friendly projects and community cleanups. So, what can you do to celebrate Earth Day? Here are a few ideas for any age to…
Birds poop; it’s a proven fact. And they are not too picky about where they do it either. In fact, this is how Gary Larson thinks birds see the world: Cynical, yes – but how else to explain those strategically-placed bird droppings on your freshly-washed…
Can you believe that it’s already been 3 years since the Golden State Warriors made the precedent-setting decision to go solar? The Bay Area team has long been a proud supporter of the environment and was excited to be able to take advantage of renewable…
With the benefits of renewable energy (particularly solar) being recognized by thousands of businesses, it’s no surprise that zoos around the world are going solar to save money and reducing their carbon footprint. Caring for a park full of exotic animals takes a lot of…
Anytime you see the words “doughnut” and “renewable energy” in the same sentence, you know it’s going to be a good story. As a way to lessen its reliance on nuclear power, Belgium has a very unique idea to store the renewable energy created by…
IRS Form 5695 for Residential Energy Credits 2012 is now available for those who are looking to claim energy credits on their 2012 taxes. You are eligible to apply for this credit if you purchased and installed a solar power system during 2012. Please…
Utility companies give many reasons for rate increases. In fact, there’s a huge list of fees and taxes they pass on to all ratepayers which is broken down directly on your monthly bill. These fees are used to cover: Power generation Replacement of aging power…
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