Kyle Browning 
If you’ve been looking into alternative energy, you may have heard of geothermal energy. And if you’re reading this, you probably know what a geothermal heat pump is. We know they’re efficient, but what about a geothermal heat pump’s electricity usage? Most of the information on geothermal heat pumps refers to Btu production. While this … Read more
Geothermal heat pumps are a great way to decrease your heating and cooling energy consumption. What’s more, the lifespan of a geothermal heat pump is the same as a conventional HVAC. Your geothermal heat pump lasts as long as a standard HVAC system but uses less power. Geothermal heat pumps use up to 50% less energy … Read more
Are you in the market for a long-range electric car? Then perhaps you have already thought about comparing the Lucid Air Dream vs. Tesla Model S Plaid. Tesla’s brand recognition has long been the driving force behind the company’s year-on-year success. However, the Lucid Air Dream Edition has gained popularity in the last couple of months, … Read more
Wind turbines are found onshore and offshore. They tower above the landscape to harness the kinetic energy of the wind. But what is the average wind turbine height, and how does it affect energy production? Here’s some background information before we explore this question further. According to the Global Wind Council, the world produced 743 … Read more
If you’re a sailor or boat owner, you know how important it is to keep your batteries charged. But did you know that you can use sustainable energy to power your boat? In fact, you can harness the wind’s kinetic energy with wind turbines for boats. Humans have been harnessing the wind for thousands of … Read more
Chances are you’ve heard of both vertical and horizontal wind turbines. But which wind turbine is more efficient, and how do they compare? This article will settle the vertical axis vs. horizontal axis debate. Before we dive in, let’s look at how wind turbines became what we know them as today. The first records of … Read more
We’ve all seen fields of white towers with sweeping blades. These wind farms can generate electricity for hundreds of homes. But did you know that you can get a small wind turbine for home use? The technology has been shrunk so that homeowners may harness the power of the wind for themselves. Small wind turbines … Read more
Are you looking for a way to power your portable devices on your next camping trip? Small portable solar generators are the perfect solution for you! They are easy to carry, and you can charge them with free and clean solar energy. Portable solar generators are a great way to store and use the free … Read more
Going into winter, the concern of rising electricity costs leads many people to question the efficiency of some of their homes appliances — for example, their space heaters. And for good reason, too. According to the Short Term Energy Outlook published by EIA, retail prices for energy are at (or near) a multi-year high. In … Read more
So, you’re wanting a solar-powered cabin that has enough electricity to power all your appliances, do you? Well, we think that’s a great idea! But (and yes, this is a big but) there’s some essential info that you simply cannot skimp out on if you’re wanting to make this investment a success. In the following … Read more
Tesla originally unveiled their new solar roof tiles product back in 2016 with actual pre-orders being made available in 2017. The company claims their solar roof tiles will produce clean energy for your home for decades to come. This, along with the hype that surrounds the Tesla brand in general, may lead you to question … Read more
One of the most important pieces of your mobile solar setup is your RV solar battery. This one bit of technology sees to it that everything else aboard your recreational vehicle is charged and ready to be used at all times. There are different types of RV solar batteries on the market, each one with … Read more