Green Diy Energy - One Way To Power Your Home With Renewable Energy

Saturday, August 7, 2010

There are many options available for green DIY energy. These do it yourself energy systems can be a lot less expensive than having them professionally installed. Green energy is favored because it is more environmentally friendly, produces much less pollution and will dramatically reduce your electricity bill. By using renewable energy systems you can also qualify for many tax rebates through the government or state.

There are plenty of guides and books that can describe how to build your own solar power system and install it. This can be achieved for less then $200. However a large cost is associated with what happens to any excess energy you collect. Will it go into batteries or do you want to pump it back into the electrical grid and get rebates and credit on your electricity bill. You will need your electrical company to connect your green energy source to the grid.

Other types of do it yourself green energy systems include building your own wind turbine or a type of magnetic energy system. If you live in a very windy area then a wind turbine can be low cost to build and install and you can get huge returns on the power produced. A magnetic system only needs about $120 and you can generally power your home off a magnetic system

There are also some other green do it yourself energy tips and tricks you can use to decrease your power bill or make your home more environmentally friendly. The biggest one is to unplug certain appliances that constantly use energy even when turned off. One such example is a TV which use most of their energy when then are turned off but till plugged in.

Insulation is also very important for getting the most form your green energy. If your home is not properly insulated then all the hat and cool air will escape. With good green insulation you can make sure your home stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer without having to constantly keep the heat or air conditioner running. This greatly decreases your energy consumption.

It is important that you have good air flow throughout your home and make sure you stop up gaps where air can escape. Nothing should be blocking your air vents and you should check your windows and roof for leaks. Using timers and motion sensors can also decrease the amount of time lights are on.

You can also use timers and motion sensor lights to keep your light usage to a minimum; this is particularly effective with outdoor lighting.


1 comments:

Edward Robins said...

Solar cells can last for up to 20 or more years when properly maintained by the owners.

solar energy

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