Clean Energy Intro: Top 10 Alternative Solar Uses

Michelle Bennett — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:01:27 +0000

Powering your home with big solar panels is expensive. Despite the long-term benefits, not all of us can fork over the cash for the initial investment. Fortunately, since the sun is such a tantalizing and constant source of energy, innovative minds have made lots of ways to harness sol’s rays. Here’s a top-10 list (and introduction) to other forms of solar power that might fit your budget and your practical needs. For less practical needs, a few are just plain cool.

Florida, Washington Centers Eye ‘Beyond-Code’ Buildings

Shirley Siluk Gregory — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:15:39 +0000

The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) and Washington State University are both developing regional centers to promote energy-efficient technology and “beyond-code” construction.

Both of the “regional building technology application centers” are being funded by a multi-million-dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Clean Energy Intro: Top 10 Alternative Solar Uses

Florida, Washington Centers Eye ‘Beyond-Code’ Buildings