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SunRun Expands to Colorado

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:05:42 +0000

Colorado residents can now enjoy cheaper solar power, with the entry of SunRun Inc. in their area. SunRun is a company that allows homeowners to use solar energy, without having to shoulder heavy start up costs.
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Climate Change – Can We Solve It?

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:00:03 +0000

It is agreed among all scientists that there has been a temperature rise on our planet since the year 1000. Since the year 1850, when more accurate temperate readings have been taken worldwide, the rise has been small. But it’s indicative of temperature rises that will occur in our lifetime, and in the next generation.
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Hawaii Homeowner Saves Thousands with Solar Power

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:04:00 +0000

In September 2008, my power bill was $625.79. When I opened the bill I just about blew a gasket, and out of pure frustration I began thinking about how to reduce this massive monthly payment. I changed out all the light bulbs to CFL. I went from three computer monitors to two. I lowered the temperature on the water heater by about 20 degrees. But those steps were nothing compared to what I found available right on my roof.
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Solar Power – A Social History

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:11:27 +0000

There are many applications for solar power, from your humble calculator, to chargers for cell phones and iPods, to automobiles using panels to top up batteries. Solar panels can even be found on road side signs where it can be impractical to run an electrical cable.
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Solar Powered TOYOTA Prius

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:09:01 +0000

You may have heard of the Toyota Prius – the basic hybrid car for those on a tighter budget. But breaking news tells us that the Solar Powered Toyota Prius might mean you never have to pay for gas again. Watch the video to learn more.
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