Ending Our Dependence On Foreign Oil With Solar Power
June 11, 2009 by Neal Babcock
Filed under Solar Power and Solar Panels
It seems that high prices for gasoline and heating oil used in homes are here to stay. Sure, they go up and down, but overall they still remain pretty high and consume more of our pocketbooks than they ever have in the past. We are constantly struggling with the Middle East, at least in part to protect our interest in their oil. Read more
Money From The Stimulus Package Powers The Purchase Of Solar Panels
April 27, 2009 by Neal Babcock
Filed under Solar Power and Solar Panels
Money from the recently passed federal stimulus package is going to help the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs with a brand-new 2 MW solar power plant.
The plant will cost $18.3 million and cover up to 30 acres on the Academy grounds. It is the first part of a long-range plan to shift the school’s power demands to completely renewable resources. Read more
