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Calculate your electrical use & save!

Posted by Dan On February - 16 - 2010

Have you ever thought about how much electricity you use, and…

Turn off the lights - electrical use.

…possibly reducing your usage?

Think about this:

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How to become a small-scale renewable energy producer

Posted by Dan On December - 23 - 2009

Nationwide, electricity rates have increased an average of 4.4% per year over the past 35 years, twice that rate in some parts of the country.

electricity plant How to become a small scale renewable energy producer

Special Thanks to Melissa Upton for writing this blog post!

At the local level, Florida Power & Light (FPL) is asking for a $1.3 billion annual increase in base rates, which amounts to about $12.40 per month for the first 1,000-kilowatt hours used.

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Does solar energy pay – in Southwest Florida?

Posted by Dan On November - 5 - 2009

If your home is in Southwest Florida – do you wonder if solar energy is a good investment?

Solar Energy in SouthWest Florida

There are a number of things to consider including good sunlight, financial incentives, net-metering policies, cost of materials, and high electric rates…

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Going Green with Renewable Energy Products

Posted by Dan On November - 1 - 2009

In 2002, I decided to renovate our 25 year old, Fafco Solar building in Cape Coral…

fafcobuilding Going Green with Renewable Energy Products

A photo of our building back in late 70’s!

In doing so, I tried to use as many green products and practices as I could afford…

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Save 10% per year by going green!

Posted by Dan On July - 15 - 2009

By a show of hands, how many of you believe…

Hands up!

YOU can reduce your use of fossil fuel by 10% a year for the next ten years… AND INCREASE your standard of living at the same time?

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