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Stephanie on March 9th, 2010

In beautiful Central Oregon where I live, there are several things that are abundant here:  sunshine and property are two of them.  Wide open spaces and sunny skies are a wonderful combination!
Many people here own larger tracts of property that they farm and/or on which they raise livestock.  More and more often, I’m noticing solar [...]

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Stephanie on January 28th, 2010

We’ve talked about how an easy way to tap into free solar energy is to utilize passive solar design.  No need to install solar panels when you can simply make minor changes to manage the amount of sunlight entering your home or office during certain times of the day or year.
Solar blinds, also known [...]

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Stephanie on October 18th, 2009

The sun is shining again today in beautiful Bend, Oregon.  Fall is an unpredictable time of year here – from 4 inches of snow on October 4, to a 75 degree day on October 14.  But you can count on one thing here in the High Desert: abundant solar energy!
The local Chamber of Commerce claims [...]

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Stephanie on June 11th, 2009

You already know that power from the sun is free, clean and renewable.  But maybe you’re not using solar power because of the expensive equipment.  No worries.  You can harness solar energy without the investment!
For centuries, people effectively used solar energy without PV panels, inverter boxes and wiring.  You too can tap into your inner [...]

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Stephanie on May 14th, 2009

There are many cool solar gadgets on the market these days.  There’s no question that its hip to go green with power from the sun.  Not to mention, being able to charge your electronics on the go is practical and cost-saving.
If you are outdoors at all during the day, its time to hook you up [...]

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