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Energy-Efficiency
One of the first thing you should do, before investing in renewable technology, is to practice conservation, and improve efficiency. Cutting consumption means less money needs to be spent on production. When hooked up to the virtually limitless energy source we call "The Grid", we tend not to notice how much heat and electric gets wasted. The following links will give you some methods of conservation.
SAVING ENERGY ON
LIGHTING AND APPLIANCESMost lighting and home appliances use little energy by themselves, but put them all together and they can account for as much as 18% of your home's utility expense. Here are some tips to conserve energy and save money.
http://www.homeownernet.com/articles/saveelec.html
Energy Efficiency & Conservation - http://www.knowledgehound.com/topics/energyef.htm
Conservation - http://www.justpeace.org/warmth.htm
Energy - Efficient Lighting - http://www.webconx.com/lighting.htm
Energy Efficiency/Conservation & Renewable Energy - http://www.dp.doe.gov/dp45/p2/advisor/weblist/er-re.htm
Home Energy Use Calculator - http://www.energyideas.org/library/residentialreferrals.cfm