We’ve covered the basics on how solar photovoltaic systems work, the tax incentives and rebates available, and the local Co-op working for solar power world domination (okay that’s a stretch but they are working hard at making it possible). In this last installment (for now), we’ll visit with a couple more Hill residents who have […]
In Part 1 of the Solar Panels Investigated series, I discussed the general set-up of a photovoltaic energy system, tossed around some pros and cons, and provided some resources for homeowners to help fund an installation. Part 2 will narrow the focus of the conversation to solar energy on the Hill.
As a recent new homeowner I’ve been trying to find ways to green our home. There are lots of little things we’ve done or started doing to reduce our energy use, reduce our water use, and recycle more. One of the “bigger steps” and certainly a financial commitment we have started looking into is how […]
We’ve reduced our trash output through composting and learned how to properly dispose of our oversized trash using city services, but what to do with items we can’t readily recycle and that we know are toxic for the planet? DC limits curbside recycling to certain materials, but that doesn’t mean we have to trash our […]
Happy Earth Day! It’s the hope of this writer and blog that you take a moment today to recommit yourself to all the ecologically-minded things you do as well as consider taking some additional steps to reduce your impact on the environment. Got recycling under control? Using cloth bags instead of plastic, saving your nickels […]