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Solar

Solar All Over – Tue, 17 Mar 2009 PST

Two stories from Europe underscore how the move toward alternative energy is finding its way into some unexpected places. DownToEarthNW.com: Green Minute stories
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Solar power myths

In the time I’ve spent talking with people about solar power, the same sort of myths and misconceptions pop up; some of which I also had before I started my solar journey. Green living tips
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Solar shower bag

Like to camp in the great outdoors, but the idea of going for days without a wash isn’t for you? Consider a solar shower bag – it’s an economical, earth friendly, water and energy efficient way of staying clean while out roughing it! Green living tips
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Home and Landscape Tour seeks GREEN + SOLAR residential projects – Thu, 15 Apr 2010 PST

The Northwest EcoBuilding Guild and the Washington State Department of Ecology are looking for residential projects for the 2010 GREEN + SOLAR Home & Landscape Tour. The second annual GREEN + SOLAR Home & Landscape Tour and Information Fair will take place Sunday, Sept. 12,
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Home Solar Lease: Pro and Con

Leasing solar panels can save thousands up front, but prevent you from cashing in on lucrative tax incentives. Does it pay? thedailygreen.com article feed
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Courting solar energy at U.S. Bankruptcy Court building – Fri, 01 Jul 2011 PST

Spokane’s downtown U.S. Bankruptcy Court has turned back the clock, and the result is a courtroom that looks much brighter than it has been the past 60 years. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories
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Solar panel basics

Take a some silicon, glass, aluminium and wiring, apply some rays from the sun and you have a electricity generation system running on renewable energy. A part of my beginners guide series on solar power, learn more about how solar panels work, the different types and costs involved.
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Help Solar Light The Developing World

For millions of people around the world, the simple act of lighting a room is not only an environmental hazard, but presents a direct health risk. We can help change that – for as little as 10 bucks. Green living tips
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Getting a New Roof? Go Solar, Too, and Pay Nothing

By leasing solar panels that are integrated into a new roof, homeowners have a new cheap option. thedailygreen.com article feed
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Solar power myths

In the time I’ve spent talking with people about solar power, the same sort of myths and misconceptions pop up; some of which I also had before I started my solar journey. Green living tips
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