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Calculating Solar Power Potential with PV Watts

By Megan Phelps

Check out the PV Watts calculator and find out how much solar-electric power you can generate in your part of the world.

Slash Your Heating Bills!

By Paul Scheckel

Making these easy, inexpensive changes will save you big bucks this winter.

Make Electricity While You Exercise

By John Gulland

Pedal-powered generators can play a small but useful role in some homes.

Build a Simple Solar Heater

By Gary Reysa

This low-cost plan lets you turn any south wall into a source of free heat.

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