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Solar Thermal Energy - cheaper & easier than Photovoltaics
Solar thermal energy, which is the oldest way of tapping power from the sun, has been used for years in heating applications for households.
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Solar thermal energy, which is the oldest way of tapping power from the sun, has been used for years in heating applications for households.
Product
Affordable and portable solar oven from SHE Inc.
www.she-inc.org/hotpot.php
Mesa, AZ
Local Challenge
According to the Department of Energy, buildings account for 39% of the total energy use in the US, 68% of total electricity use and 16% of total water use, and they contribute 38% of the CO2 emissions. Go here for home building and remodeling guidelines; check out the great tax rebates currently being offered for energy efficiency improvements such as windows, insulation, new air conditioners, and even solar panels. Pay now to save later: some items may cost more initially, but will pay off monthly in water and energy savings; Look for the Energy Star and WaterSense label when purchasing household appliances or fixtures. (Take a pic of yourself doing any of these things!)
Green Business
Energy Saving Products for the sustainable household or business.
www.Pleasesaveenergy.com
Green Business
Promotes solar cooking technology, primarily the HotPot, and its products which improves the quality of life and relieve stress on the environment.
www.she-inc.org
P.O. Box 170315
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-367-3824
Green Business
Sells renewable energy certificates to enable households and businesses to go carbon neutral and stop using fossil fuels.
www.villagegreenenergy.com
3244 Hwy 116
Graton, CA 95472
707-823-9125
Local Green Business
Organic farm and garden supply.
www.harmonyfarm.com
2131 Woodruff Rd
Greenville, SC 29607
866-759-3637
Green Business
Provides branded Wind Renewable Energy Credits & Certificates to businesses, universities, institutions, and households nationwide. Develops and promotes new wind farms, solar arrays, and research methods of producing and generating hydrogen.
www.sky-energy.com
670 Centre St
Boston, MA 02130
800-287-3950
Local Green Business
A non-profit organization that advocates and acts in the marketplace on behalf of consumers and the environment. Serves consumers and charitable programs benefit low-income households and other NGOs.
massenergy.com
Louisville, CO 80027
800-919-2400
Local Green Business
For over 30 Years, Real Goods has provided "everything under the Sun" for green living, solar power, renewable energy, organic cotton, and much more! They were "green" before green was cool.
www.realgoods.com
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