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My Path To Energy Efficiency

It has always been my dream to live completely off the grid. Unfortunately, I am far too addicted to many modern technologies to ever see this goal through. However, while I may not be able to disconnect from society all together, there are changes that I can make to minimize my impact on the environment. One of those changes in the way I obtain the energy I need to power all of my modern technology. As I write this, I am in the process of transitioning my home to run completely on solar power. I expect the process to take several years to complete and have decided to start this site as a way of chronically everything I learn along the way. It is my hope that you will find something in these pages that will help you along your path to energy efficiency as well.

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Why Choose LED Panel Lights?

Posted on 14 November 2019

When it comes to choosing lighting for your home, you have many options to choose from. Ultimately, you want to balance function, aesthetics, and cost to find a light source that serves your needs well. LED light panels can fill this need for many people. Here are four reasons you should consider installing LED light panels in your home: 1. They produce even lighting. LED light panels are sold in long, flat sheets that are perfect for illuminating your bathroom or kitchen. [Read More]

3 Things You Can Do To Take Better Care Of Your Switchgear

Posted on 10 January 2018

If you have switchgear equipment on your property, you want to make sure that you are taking proper care of it. With the right care, you can easily extend the life of your switchgear. Start by performing infrared inspections, manual operate the circuits once a year, and clean and lubricate your switchgear.  Perform Infrared Inspections Infrared inspections are of the most important things that you need to do when you own switchgear. [Read More]

Own A Piece Of Land? Two Reasons Why You Should Hire An Oil Exploration Company

Posted on 8 February 2017

If you've recently purchased land, you're likely excited about the prospect of building a new home or other piece of property on it.  However, before you call out the contractors and have them get started, there may be another set of workers that can benefit you:  an oil exploration company.  Oil exploration companies make it their business to find new sources of oil on land all across the country.  Use this information to learn more about why you should work with an oil exploration company as soon as possible. [Read More]

Splicing Wires With Molded Rubber Joints

Posted on 2 February 2017

Updating an electrical system can be a complex and intricate process. Whenever you are making changes to an existing electrical layout, it often becomes necessary to tie new wires in with the old system. This requires the joining of two electrical wires through a process known as splicing. Protecting the splice point is essential when it comes to the quality of the electrical transfer between the two wires. Here are three reasons why you should be using molded rubber joints to protect your splice points in the future. [Read More]