A very big idea in solar power technology may be too small for the human eye to see! Last month, researchers announced that they created the tiniest solar array ever – measuring less than a quarter of the length of a grain of rice – but, amazingly, 11 volts of energy were harvested from the [...]
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- Eco-Friendly Luggage from Recycled Airline Seats and FabricsWe were so excited to find eco-friendly luggage and other items, including business card holders, wallets and handbags made from recycled airline seats and fabrics. Tierra Ideas, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, creates the products below using leather aircraft seat covers, aircraft fabrics, aircraft curtains, tire inner tubes and more: BUSINESS CARD HOLDER […]
- Property Assessed Clean Energy LoansIf you are not aware of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans, you are not alone. The program was established three years ago to allow financing of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs via long-term property tax assessments. With no money down, property owners can install solar panels, wind energy and more, paying off their […]