Heat pumps are one of the more efficient ways to heat and cool a home. They make excellent use of the watts you are paying for. Like any Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning … Read more
Power outages can cause a range of problems from temporary annoyance to serious damage to appliances and your home. You feel more secure knowing your home has a backup power source to the … Read more
When you think of wind turbines, you think of clean energy free from emissions that pollute the air, water, and ground. Most people certainly don’t think about the need for oil lubrication for … Read more
If you’re in the market for a propane generator, you’ve got a lot to consider. One is the versatility of your equipment: can it run on multiple fuel sources including natural gas, or … Read more
Given how dangerous electrical currents can be to human (and animal) health as well as the fire risk that they pose, many people understandably wonder why large above-ground power lines are not insulated. … Read more
Biomass is generally considered a sustainable alternative to oil. Any organic material that will burn can be used as Biomass. It is easier, cheaper, and cleaner than oil. It can be grown just … Read more
Alternative energy is all the rage as the world transitions away from fossil fuels like oil and coal in favor of more eco-friendly options such as hydropower and wind power. These two forms … Read more
In the media, the term “biomass energy” is bandied around quite frequently. Yet often, the audience, and even those using the phrase, may not fully understand what biomass fuel is, how it works, … Read more
Most power-producing wind turbines do change direction. Small, residential turbines simply use a tail to face them into the wind. Large, commercial wind farm turbines use wind direction, wind speed, a computer, and … Read more
For those living off the grid, or thinking about going solar, the energy to run an HVAC unit is a common concern. The power requirements of Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners are a … Read more