Can This Device Actually Lower Your Air Conditioner Electric Bill By 30%...

DVRs, Cable Boxes Top List of Home Energy Hogs

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http://videotechnology.blogspot.com/2011/06/dvrs-cable-boxes-top-list-of-home.html

Electric companies screw over people that converted to Solar.

A number of utility companies are changing to new digital meters that don't allow people who generate power to get credit for power put back in to the grid.

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Man goes green, now sees red

May 24: A Texas man's solar upgrades actually increase his power bill. He blames the electric company's new meter. KXAS reporter Ken Kalthoff has the story.


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Wind Power FAQ

Helix Wind has an excellent FAQ on where web site.
The really applys to anyone interested in any kind of wind and even somewhat applicable to solar

FAQs

1. How do I get a permit?
2. Does Helix qualify for a Federal Tax Credit?
3. How does Net Metering work?
4. How much does electricity cost?
5. What is kilowatt hour?
6. Vertical versus Horizontal Turbines
7. What are the dimensions?
8. How tall is the mounting pole?
9. What are rotor startup/shutdown speeds?
10. Is it safe for Birds and Bats?
11. Does the turbine make noise?
12. What are the mass & loadings?
13. How close can these turbines be mounted to each other?
14. Can I sell electricity to the grid ?
15. What safety features are there?
16. Does it have accreditation?
17. How do I calculate my Helix investment payback ?
18. What are the economics of Small Wind?