Today a growing number of homes are looking for ways to increase their energy efficiency. Whether trying to lower their utility bills or drop themselves from the power grid completely, homeowners are looking to renewable energy to power their life. To take advantage of this movement, a number of companies have developed new products that [...]

The following video was created by the US department of energy. The video uses simple graphics to explain the science behind turning sunlight into electricity. It provides a solar panels 101 guide covering the basics of solar voltaic panels and solar cells. We have also provided a quick transcript of the video below; Transcript of [...]

This month we are giving away a fabulous solar and wind power combination charging system which straps to your bicycle to provide totally green and portable power for recharging your gadgets on the move. The HYmini Deluxe pack includes a wind-powered charger plus a mini Solar Panel attachment so you can catch some rays as [...]

This month’s post is simply a wonderful collection of solar panel installations in everyday homes. Hopefully one day in the not too distant future we will all have wind and solar power in our homes. Number 1: A Wonderful French Home with a Huge Solar Array; images from http://www.flickr.com/photos/trebosc/ Number 2: A Small But Super [...]

Our Christmas celebrations were very much green themed this year and I received numerous green gifts! One of my favorites is the Solio Classic-i solar charger battery which my wife bought me. The Solio Classic-i has an internal Lithium Ion 1650 mAh battery which can hold a charge for up to 1 year. It has [...]

My husband and I have taken quite a few bike rides in the fall and spring; cruising the many biking trails available in the area.  While riding we typically listen to our iPods, kind of a serenade along the trail.  Last time we were out, about 10 minutes into the ride, my iPod went dead. [...]

Hi, I’m  Jim, a new contributor to Our Everyday Earth. This picture of me is included to show an unfortunately unforgettable example just how practical the strategies described in future posts to this column will be.  Real Problem ~ Solution stuff. “P ~ S” In this case, the problem  was my fear of Sharks.  My [...]

image by dominicspics Our recent poll showed that while most people have already started implementing green technology like CFL and LED bulbs very few have been able to start using Solar Power systems. The main reasons people avoid installing a solar panel system seem to be; 1/ Solar Panels are Ugly! (To Some People) Many communities will [...]