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You’ve probably heard a lot about solar lately and you may be wondering – is solar all hype or is this something that I should seriously consider? The short answer is the solar is the real deal and something all home and business owners should really look into.Solar panels are devices that essentially capture radiant light from the sun and convert it into an electrical current that can then be used to power lights, appliances, and electrical devices in homes and businesses. While solar technolog …

The Obama administration today announced several actions aimed at improving energy efficiency and increasing the use of residential and commercial solar energy. The measures include $68 million in spending for the Department of Agriculture.The goal for the White House is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by the equivalent of what 60 million cars produce in a year, or 300 million tons of particulates, and saving $10 billion in energy costs. Reducing carbon emissions is a major agenda item in t …

...in one of those things that just makes you shake your head and do a double-take, it happened.  Today, I saw this at Organic Transit... I am SMH because this thing is shaped exactly the way I was imagining a solar electric bike should look.  It's kinda eerie, really.  But, who knows, maybe I caught a fleeting glimpse of one somewhere (I get around) and it stuck to one of my thought ballons.  Otherwise, great minds think alike! Anyways, since I've just had my dreams o …