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Should I Put A Windmill On My House To Save The Planet?

Wind energy is a tried and tested technology that has been used for centuries. More recently it has become a popular way to generate electricity, as concern has grown about man-made Climate Change. Electricity generated from the wind does not produce any carbon dioxide, and has none of the worries associated with nuclear power. As a result, many have come to see it as a major part of the solution for man-made Climate Change. If we could generate a substantial portion of our electricity from wind, we would massively reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that we emit into the atmosphere. Furthermore, the cost of generating electricity from large wind turbines is falling, and is expected soon to be cost competitive with electricity generation from fossil fuels.

Consider Residential Solar Panels To Be Energy Efficient

Residential solar panels really are an awesome investment in the environment. The latest trend is to be eco-friendly and using the sun’s heat for home energy is becoming extremely popular. Solar panels themselves are not a new concept. My family had them on our house 25 years ago and even though today’s models are aesthetically better looking the basic concepts are still the same.

You don’t have to use solar panels to provide energy to your entire home if you aren’t quite ready for that step. Instead, consider smaller ways you can use residential solar panels around your home and yard. For instance, they are very useful in gardens for lighting and water features. They are also great for heating swimming pools to provide a little more comfort in those chilly fall and winter months.

Home Insulation - Slash Your Energy Bills, Stay Snug In Winter (and Cool In Summer)

You can add insulation to almost any home. Depending on the structure of your building, the best areas to add insulation are normally the loft, and also the cavity between your home’s inner and outer walls. Insulating these saves a lot of energy and based on calculations for a British home, usually covers its cost within 2 years. What’s more, if you properly insulate your home you will prevent several tonnes of carbon dioxide being emitted into the atmosphere each year.

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