Posts by Matthew Grocoff
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Utilities: Will they run out of customers before coal?
The cost of solar panels has dropped quickly. Two years ago we eliminated our energy bills by installing 8.1kW of solar on our roof at a cost of about $7.00 per watt. Today, the same array would cost only $3.30 per… More >>
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Housing recovery in full sail -- but only lifeboats afloat for some
After being battered by the economic storm and nearly sinking to the bottom of the sea, the housing market has finally returned to full sail. The median home price in March 2013 was up 11.6 percent over last year. Existing… More >>
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What did the washing machine say to the electric car? (Hint: It's not a joke)
Surely we can appreciate the wonder of the garden without believing there are fairies at the bottom of it. But can we appreciate the convenience and energy savings of our homes without believing our appliances can talk… More >>
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Spinning solar 'cone' claims 20x energy of flat panels
Before you get too deep into this article, I have a confession to make. What you are about to read is a topic way above my pay grade and intelligence. So, I can't really evaluate whether this is the coolest technology… More >>
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Hobbit-like garden sheds can add wonder to your yard
Built by fairies, elves or gnomes? My wife and I recently visited Whidbey Island on the southern end of the San Juan Islands north of Seattle. We stumbled across several whimsical out buildings that had a style so unique… More >>
