
Off Grid Living With Alternative Energy Generators
Today, many people choose to reduce their dependency on the expensive electricity provided by traditional electrical grid companies. Some have chosen to install systems to harness energy from the sun or from the wind. Even city people can put up solar water heaters or solar electric power systems, like Earth4Energy. Many utilities have cash incentives to help you do this, as well as quite a few states, and a federal tax incentive. It’s no wonder that this is becoming such a popular way of life, since local household electric bills are averaging from $150 to $300 a month. As a person that lives off grid and generates my own electricity from home, I like knowing that I’m not adding to the production of greenhouse gases or air pollution with my electric use. The lack of utility bills is also a plus.
Heating with gas, oil, propane, or wood is far more economical at a remote site than heating with electricity. We once owned a gas stove that had electrically powered oven controls. Electricity is now supplied by an array of four solar panels, which generate up to 285 watts a piece, supplemented by a 5800-watt, gas-powered generator, all of which can be built according to Earth 4 Energy. According to the Department of Energy, the average American household uses 29-plus kilowatt-hours per day.
Off the grid means generating your own electricity, storing it for usage during peak demand, and eliminating your electricity bills. There are now thousands of people that are powering their homes with solar energy who are actually walking the talk. Whether your electricity comes from solar, wind turbines or hydropower, you will probably have some storage batteries and either run a 12 volt or a 240 volt system. This means that with the use of a system like Earth for Energy the average household could expect to save something approaching $1,000 a year in the raw cost of electricity without figuring for other costs included in the typical electric bill.
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Magnalight 600 Watt Solar Power Generator with Light Tower Mast – 2 Solar Panels $21,928.80 |
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Krell MRS Master Reference Subwoofer 2,600 Watts $19,999.00 |
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FM 5000 Watt Stereo Transmitter Broadcast 87.5-108Mhz $19,000.00 |
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FM 3000 Watt Stereo Transmitter Broadcast 87.5-108Mhz $13,500.00 |
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Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 in Dakar Beige with crates. $13,495.00 |
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Paradise Datacom 200 Watt C-Band SSPA $12,500.00 |
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Hi-fi amp tube stereo 8 Watt $11,500.00 |
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FM 2000 Watt Stereo Transmitter Broadcast 87.5-108Mhz $10,550.00 |
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D&M 2000 WATT BROADCAST STEREO FM TRANSMITTER PACKAGE $9,995.00 |
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AMPLIFIER POWER SSPA HPA C-band satellite 6 GHz 50 Watt for long range links TV $9,890.00 |
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NEW Generac QuietSource Series QT02724ANAX 27,000 Watt Propane/Natural Gas nice $9,499.00 |
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LUMISHORE THRU HULL 120 WATT COLOR CHANGE UNDERWATER LIGHTS THX120-CCP-2 $8,799.99 |
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D&M 2000 WATT BROADCAST STEREO FM TRANSMITTER $7,995.00 |
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AMPLIFIER HPA SSPA Ku-band Satellite Up-link 14GHz 16 Watt SSE Microwave Link $7,900.00 |
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WAVAC MD805M pair 55 watt Monoblock Power Amplifiers $7,891.10 |
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Krups 203 Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder with Stainless-Steel Blades … |
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Cuisinart CSB-76 SmartStick 200-Watt Immersion Hand Blender The versatile stick design of the Cuisinart Smart stick Hand Blender lets users blend ingredients right in pots, pitchers, bowls, or clear plastic beaker that’s included. A powerful 200-watt motor operates with an easy one-touch control. Blends drinks, purees soup, mixes pancake and crepe batters in seconds! Both stainless steel blending shaft and beaker are dishwasher-safe…. |
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Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor 67650 $65.00 Juice extractor-Drink your fruits and vegetables-Fits whole foods for fast, easy juicing-Powerful 1.1 HP motor-Dishwasher safe parts-Stainless steel strainer-Easy to assemble and store-Cleaning brush included for easy pulp removal-Juice cup included… |
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Some Kind of Wonderful (Special Collector’s Edition) $6.92 Engaging teen comedy/drama as only John Hughes can serve it up, concerning a love triangle between a sensitive young outsider (Eric Stoltz), the rich girl he’s got a crush on (Lea Thompson), and the tomboy who’s carrying a torch for him (Mary Stuart Masterson). 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo Surround, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles… |
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Ladies & Gentlemen The Rolling Stones $8.53 Texas, 1972: The Rolling Stones deliver a four-night, tour-de-force concert event as part of their “Exile on Main Street” tour. For its first authorized disc appearance, the classic film has been lovingly restored, and includes rehearsal footage of their Switzerland tour and Mick Jagger interviews; songs include “Brown Sugar,” “Happy,” “Sweet Virginia,” “Midnight Rambler,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” an… |
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Watts LCV Green Block $17.99 Exceptionally low pressure dropIndependently tested for 20,000 gallon chlorine reduction capacityFilter Dimensions: 2.75 inches long x 9.75 inches high |
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Watts Beauty Moroccan Gold 4-oz pure Argan Oil $27.04 Watts Beauty Moroccan Gold is made from a 100-percent pure concentrate of Argan oil. Add the oil to your favorite hair or skin care product for hair conditioning, stretch marks, skin softening and more. |
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Watts Beauty Moroccan Gold 4-oz Argan Oil $28.46 Watts Beauty Moroccan Gold is made from a 100-percent pure concentrate of Argan oil. Add the oil to your favorite hair or skin care product for hair conditioning, stretch marks, skin softening and more. |
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Watts Beauty Moroccan Gold 2-oz Pure Argan Oil $17.99 Watts Moroccan Beauty Oil is made from a 100-percent pure concentrate of Argan oil. Add the oil to your favorite hair or skin care product for hair conditioning, stretch marks, skin softening and more. |
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Watts Beauty Mineral 12g Foundation Powders Dial Select Sifter $14.69 Watts Beauty Mineral Foundation Powders can be applied as a face powder with a brush, as a concealer with a sponge, or as a liquid foundation when mixed with a moisturizer. The powders are offered in dial select sifters to minimize waste. |


January 16th, 2010
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