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How One Man’s Green Home Conquered San Diego Blackout – Property Spotlight

Green Hero Bruce Haupt estimates he has invested about $230,000 on clean energy improvements for his home.

When a blackout swept across San Diego County last month, Bruce Haupt was more than ready.  Over the years, the retired electronics technician and emergency radio operator has transformed a modest Mira Mesa home into a model of energy efficiency that produces its own solar and geothermal power.

During the blackout, Haupt used his own solar-generated electricity to power home radio equipment and help county authorities assess the extent of the outage.

Read more at: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/oct/02/green-home-conquers-blackout/

or go to Bruce’s website: www.greenhousesandiego.com

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The “Sun Inspired” Home

The “sun-inspired” home incorporates more than just the heat from the sun — it also incorporates the light from the sun.
 
 
Architect Debra Rucker Coleman reported;   constructing a sun-inspired home begins with a thorough planning process, and choosing or developing a house plan is one of the first steps along that path.  Solar panels are a component of the “sun-inspired” home but other energy-saving designs are also incorporated into the plans.

Read more: http://www.motherearthnews.com/green-homes/passive-solar-design-zw0z10zphe.aspx#ixzz1ZSFLczo0

 
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1 Way of 24 Ways to Save Energy Now

#20 of the series

Solar Energy – having a solar energy system installed is a big investment but state or local governments now help finance the costs and can bring the project into homeowners reach.   Go to:  http://dsireusa.org/ to find out what rebates and incentives are available in your state.

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