Hawaii – energy costs are high; folks wants own power
With power costs triple the national average, Hawaiians are flooding to embrace off-the-grid energy
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With power costs triple the national average, Hawaiians are flooding to embrace off-the-grid energy
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Time for a selection of Christmas Gifts for our ON-Grid friends and family. Here’s how to help others save money on energy bills during these cold, dark winter days as bills are going up.
Though price rises are as inevitable as winter, they are a reminder on why its sensible to be off the grid, and also a reason for your less fortunate cousins to check their energy use.
To help them shave large chunks off their energy bills, we’ve put together a guide to this year’s best energy-saving gadgets.
Philips Hue Wi-Fi lo-energy bulbs
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Growing vegetables in a small space, like a roof-terrace or a backyard has different rules and skills (and work-rate) compared to a larger piece of land. Firstly – expect a lower amount of produce. That said, it still amazes folks how much you can get out of a tiny space.
Some people mix edibles with ornamentals, that might seem the permaculture way, but there are advantages to keeping them separate — like its easier, and you can be more focused while looking good too.
Depending on how much space you have, build between one and three raised beds. These measure approximately 90cm by 120cm. Pretty much any receptacle that will drain freely and hold compost will work. There are plenty of books to help you along – here is one example.
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Simple rules to prepare yourself for an off-grid life while still inside the system
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Typical lighting bill can be cut by 75%
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You can still install an average solar panel system with a 1.5kW capacity for under $3000 after rebates
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Solar panel prices are forecast to collapse – but not this year
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If you live on the grid and want to reduce your energy consumption, there are plenty of simple ways of helping prevent the building of any more power stations. Here are some tips.
But first, if you want advice about the very best renewable energy set-up for your home, whether you are off-grid or connected to the grid, then we offer impartial advice in our home consultancy service (email: consult@off-grid.net).
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Join the new spend less revolution. Earn less -spend less – be free – be happy
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Details on how to make a really efficient stove out of an old water heater.
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