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		<title>Is It Time To Try The Power Of Sunshine Once More?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 18:47:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TRY SOLAR POWER - Is it time to try solar power again? With the earth heating up and the natural resources diminishing, is it time to harness the power of the sun for electricity again?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://greenhackz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/solar-power.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-315" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="solar-power" src="http://greenhackz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/solar-power-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>The air quality is worsening in places throughout the world. Each and  every year the air is getting tougher to breathe having less and less  oxygen. The water of the earth continues to get more dirty, and trees  are dying. Man has made numerous poor selections and the planet is dying  due to these choices. Perhaps moving back to those things we utilized  early in the life of the human race is the best solution.</p>
<p>The sunlight has always been there to provide heat and light, and solar  power may get the world back on track. The power of sunshine has never  been an alternative way to obtain energy. Instead, our ancestors  depended upon it as the main source of warmth and light. Our modern  technology has advanced to the point that we are once again using solar  power. One wonders the key reason why we would choose solar power over  the energy commonly provided by coal.</p>
<p>The undeniable fact that solar power saves money is a good reason. Has  your energy expenses increased lately? When you use solar power you  substantially reduce how much you pay to heat and light your home. This  will come as no surprise if you are currently a solar power consumer. At  this time there certainly are initial expenditures to install solar  panels, but with the much better technology the break even point gets  shorter all the time. Interestingly, those who make use of solar power  can actually make money off this particular power. When there may be  limited sun on cloudy days, some of these men and women can get low on  power and worry about their batteries running down.</p>
<p>Cloudy days are certainly not a major challenge for most climates. Too  much electricity can sometimes be wasted in many cases. Utility  providers within the United States have to buy back any extra generated  power. A number of solar power users have been noticing their electric  meters running backwards while their systems are being used. In fact, if  you also hook up a new water wheel or a wind mill the utility company  will pay you quite a bit of money. Nevertheless, this only takes place  when you are still hooked up to the electric company. People who don&#8217;t  desire to be linked with a utility company choose to make use of an  energy source of their own.</p>
<p>Solar devices cost much less currently due to the improvements made to  them. In the event that you are now living in the middle of nowhere, or  are a survivalist, or a farmer with crops to water, the way to go for  energy is solar power. As human beings, we are always looking for new  methods of accomplishing things. Solar energy could clear up man&#8217;s  environmental issues and at the same time supply him an intellectual  boost. The world would be a much better place if we applied a lot more  solar power. Frequently, man&#8217;s choices have not enhanced the world as he  has wished. It appears that improving solar power would certainly help  the world effectively solve some of its problems.</p>
<p>For more tips and tricks on green living, check out these resources:</p>
<ul>
<li><a title="Earth4Energy" href="../earth4energy-the-scary-truth/">Earth4Energy</a> – Awesome solar and wind kit that has helped thousands of people live more eco-friendly.  Check out this <a title="Earth4Energy review" href="../earth4energy-the-scary-truth/">Earth4Energy review</a>…</li>
<li><a title="Homemade Windmill" href="http://homemadewindmill.org/">Homemade Windmill</a> – all kinds of tips on building an energy saving, <a title="Home Made Windmill" href="http://homemadewindmill.org/">home made windmill</a>.</li>
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		<title>Earth4Energy &#8211; The Scary Truth</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:11:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jdrohn74</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you prepared to cut your energy bill in half?  By 90%?  If you answered yes, I want to tell you about Earth4Energy.  Tell me, exactly how much would you give to lower your energy bill by significant margins? Especially when it helps save the environment? There are literally, hundreds of how-tos]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you prepared to cut your energy bill in half?  By 90%?  If you answered yes, I want to tell you about <a title="Earth4Energy" href="http://greenhackz.com/Earth4Energy">Earth4Energy</a>.</p>
<p>Tell me, exactly how much would you give to lower your energy bill by significant margins?  Especially when it helps save the environment?  There are literally, hundreds of how-tos and DIY energy products online &#8211; how do you know whether their legit or not?</p>
<p>Now normally, I am quite skeptical about stuff like this.  In fact, I didn&#8217;t purchase Earth4Energy the first (or even the second time) I saw the page.  It wasn&#8217;t until about the 5th time that finally convinced me.  And what it was?  A new house.  I kept envisioning ways I could set up solar panels and everything else&#8230;  Plus a lower electric bill every month would be awesome!</p>
<h2>Earth4Energy &#8211; Was It Difficult To Set It Up?</h2>
<p>Normally, stuff like this is extremely difficult to set up.  Either the author is forgetting to mention a website or a online store that they get their stuff from, or they don&#8217;t mention some important technique.  I didn&#8217;t have the problem with Earth4Energy.</p>
<p>The nice thing about the way it&#8217;s written is it&#8217;s straightforwardness.  It tells you exactly where to get solar panel materials, how to set them up, how to wire them into your existing electrical system and so on.</p>
<h2>Earth4Energy Windmill Kit</h2>
<p>The reason I am bringing this point out, the <a title="Earth4Energy" href="http://greenhackz.com/Earth4Energy">Earth4Energy </a>windmill kit, is because the sales letter itself doesn&#8217;t do it justice.  I have a pretty windy carport, for whatever reason.  The wind is always howling through there even though we live smack dab in the middle of the city.</p>
<p>Well, aside from the solar panels on top of the roof of my shed (with batteries inside), I set up a windmill at the backside of the carport.  The wind that goes through there spins the mill and saves me money on my electricity bill!</p>
<h2>Earth4Energy &#8211; Is It Enough To Stop Paying Your Electric Bill?</h2>
<p>Let me put it this way, Earth4Energy has taken my normal, balanced budget electric bills from $101 a month to $12.  Meaning, I save $90 a month using solar and wind and I have NEVER had a problem with power cutting out or anything.  The backup system that Earth4Energy details in their PDF is awesome and SOOO worth it.</p>
<h2>Earth4Energy Review &#8211; The Verdict</h2>
<p>Listen, Earth4Energy is going to save you a lot of money every month.  For me, the stuff in the book saved me about $1400 over the last year.  And I&#8217;ll tell you, it couldn&#8217;t have come at a better time because I was laid off for most of it!</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re in the slightest bit interested in reducing your energy costs by using solar or wind, Earth4Energy is the way to go.  Hands down.  If you&#8217;d rather keep watching your electric bills go up and up, even with the new Federal regulations allowing electric companies to charge MORE, be my guest!  I wouldn&#8217;t advise it though.  Save yourself the trouble and check out <a title="Earth4Energy" href="http://greenhackz.com/Earth4Energy">Earth4Energy.com</a>.</p>
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