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Everybody is feeling the pinch of the increased Oil and Gas prices. So many people are becoming curious about solar energy. Here is a quick synopsis of how solar energy works.

Sunlight is made up of tiny packets of energy, called photons. Every minute, enough of this energy reaches the earth to meet the world’s energy demand for a year.

Photovoltaic panels consist of many solar cells. These are made of materials like silicon, one of the most common elements on earth.

Each one is designed with a positive and a negative layer. This creates an electric field just like in a battery. As photons are absorbed in the cell, their energy causes electrons to become free. The electrons move toward the bottom of the cell and exit throguh the connecting wire.

This flow of electrons is what we call electricity. -The US Department of Energy.

How would you like to use Solar Power for Homes and UNPLUG your house from your electrical company? You can setup your own renewable energy system in your backyard for less than $200!

Why would you want to use Wind and Solar Power for Homes? Because Wind and Solar power are called renewable energies. This means that this kind of energy is impossible to exhaust because it is generated by natural forces, instead of being created from a controlled reaction like burning fuels or nuclear material. One day we will run out of oil. We must change our habits now, before that happens.

Why should you create your own solar power for homes?Because you will save hundreds of dollars every time you get your power bill! This is great for our environment and your children will thank you for it.

Complete instructions are becoming available to make wind and solar power for homes affordable, so that you can make this project yourself. These plans are not coming from your gas or electric company,are they?

It is time to start the revolution from home. Big business will not bring it to you becasue it is not in their best interest.

When you can make wind and solar power for homes for less than $200, why wouldn’t you! You will be able to spend your savings on more important things.

Knowing that you are doing your part to conserve our planet feels great! Fully illustrated instructions can make this a very simple and fun family project.

Won’t it feel good to know that you are part of the solution, not the problem. Wind and solar power for homes is the way of the future.

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Lighting is a necessary and powerful part of any environment. A new homes lighting should be versatile and energy efficient. With the dimmers and fixtures of today it is possible to have optimal lighting and save energy at the same time. In this article I plan to hit on some of the best suited places to put today’s energy efficient lighting.

Lighting can be broken down in to three major types, ambient, task, and accent. Ambient lighting can be provided by many sources but for this article we will touch on two of the most common sources of general lighting in todays homes, the table lamp and the ceiling mount fixture. This is probably the easiest type of lighting to provide using energy efficient sources as the common retro-type fluorescent bulb can go in most any table lamp and flush mount fixture. In the past several years Verilux and Ottlite have created a niche market by offering lamps that take dedicated fluorescent bulbs that closely match daylight. While this can sometimes offer good general illumination in a room remember that these types of fixtures usually have a very white light that does not look good in most living areas.

The second type of lighting used to light a space is task lighting. Task lighting is needed anywhere tasks will be performed, the most common areas in a home being the kitchen, the office, and the laundry room. In the kitchen the way to be energy conscious is with fluorescent or LED under cabinet lighting. Many companies offer both types including Lithonia, Kichler, and National Specialty Lighting. It is important to mention that regardless of the type of energy efficient lighting you decide to use under cabinets for task lighting be sure that the Kelvin Temperature is close to that of the other fixtures in the room.

Finally accent lighting can also be achieved with energy efficient lighting. Flourescent bulbs and fixtures are not well suited to accent lighting due the large source of light from fluorescent tubes. Today’s energy efficient accent lighting is provided with LED. There are now very good retro fit LED bulbs available in MR16 and PAR types but they can still be expensive. Putting dimmers on Halogen accent lighting is also can also be an energy conscious choice when designed properly.

This is just a quick overview of ways to remember the environment when designing and specifying the lighting for today’s homes. Any space can be lit wisely and efficiently with the tools available today. For further questions or a consultation for the next space you will be lighting come by Village Lighting at 1616 North State Street inBellingham, WA. Village Lighting is a fully stocked showroom with knowledgeable staff that’s now available online at www.villagelightinginc.com

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