RV Off-grid Power System Upgrade 12 Volt System
Upgrading My RV Battery Bank and 12 Volt System A LITTLE OF MY RIGS BATTERY HISTORY When we bought our 30 foot Keystone Cougar fifth wheel new it came with one preinstalled deep cycle
Cilantro is a common herb with super water filtration abilities
Cilantro Purifies Drinking Water in Developing Countries Cheaply and Sustainably No longer just a flavorful garnish, cilantro has taken center stage in studies that show how the leafy herb might be a new, low-cost
on Divestment from Fossil Fuels
Colleges and universities, listen up: Your last, best argument against divestment from fossil fuels is on shaky ground. The current near-record low price per barrel of oil has weakened one of the last arguments
Robots that install drywall.
Humanoid construction robot installs drywall by itself. It's clever, if also a commentary on Japan's labor priorities. If Japan's Advanced Industrial Science and Technology Institute has its way, construction workers might be a thing
Reduce, re-use, re-tirement for Qualicum Bay couple
Pair hard at work building earthship-inspired home with used tires, bottles, more. After a lifetime’s worth of employment, deciding on just what your retirement will look like is a big decision. It was for
Owners show off Prairies’ first energy-efficient ‘passive home’
Jim Spinney and Holly Ann Knott have one of the most unique homes in the Prairies – even though they don’t really want that designation. “We don’t want to remain unique,” Knott told CTV
Solar energy rolls out like a carpet with groundbreaking Roll-Array photovoltaics
Solar power is easier to install than ever before thanks to the latest innovation: the Roll-Array. John Hingley and his team at the renewable energy company Renovagen designed a high power PV array that
Report calls for lower stamp duty on UK’s energy efficient homes
Tax should be lowered by up to £5,000, according to Policy Exchange report, which says the government is doing far too little to cut energy waste The stamp duty paid on energy efficient homes
5 steps to a sustainable, energy-efficient home
For the 21st-century home, building with environmental sustainability in mind is a must. A sustainable, energy-efficient home makes the most effective use of building materials and natural energy. Many home builders look for new
Sustainable Lorraine house (VIDEO)
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