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		<title>Learn All About DIY Solar Power</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:16:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jack Shepard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone must be aware on the right way of conserving power and electricity. We should not just sit and watch how our mother nature disorient and fade out. We must act and let us start on the simple things we can do.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone must be aware on the right way of conserving power and electricity. We should not just sit and watch how our mother nature disorient and fade out. We must act and let us start on the simple things we can do.</p>
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<p>By being a concerned citizen, we can contribute to energy conservation by being mindful of our electricity consumption and helping our community in simple ways. One modern way is by building your own solar power to produce clean energy. There are no harmful side effects to be worried about with regard to this indigenous way of saving electrical energy.</p>
<p>The use of solar panels at home is advantageous and convenient. Since photovoltaic panels are now commercially available, producing solar power became easier. Even before, solar power was already playing a major role in the provision of human needs. The common solar power installation was able to cover the passive heating needs, hot water supplies, and the occasional active heating system.</p>
<p>Aside from using it at home, solar power can also be used commercially. Even businesses resort to the use of solar power system because it is a practical way. Due to the powerful heat of the sun, people makes use of its energy for different uses.</p>
<p>To answer the domestic needs of every community, resorting to alternative form of energy becomes the only right thing to do. Solar power helps a lot in generating electrical supplies for businesses and different homes. It can be possible by using batteries for storage purposes.</p>
<p>The supplementary type of electricity coming from solar power are good enough to power up household appliances and electronic devices every day. At night, this can still be used and this is made possible by the efficient banks of batteries holding the &#8220;charge&#8221; collected from the sun.</p>
<p>Some DIY solar power installation provides mutual benefits to the users and providers. It utilizes what we called &#8220;net metering&#8221; that actually &#8220;sells&#8221; the electricity back to the utility company and rewards the owner with a reduced or entirely eliminated monthly utility bill.</p>
<p>Every year, the number of solar power consumer increases and it is a great help for our already degrading planet. Though some solar power does not operate within 24 hours straight, it is still beneficial because it can decrease your electricity consumption little by little.</p>
<p>Since there are different DIY solar power manuals that can be found all around us, it is still suggested to seek for professional help when necessary. Some installation still needs supervision to ensure that it will work. This type of power is a very good investment and can definitely yield positive result.</p>
<p>Learn how to create <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ1jmhtfqN0">diy solar panels</a> on your home? You&#8217;ll save boatloads of cash. Just go here to find out more about <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmFzOnNqliY">solar energy for homes</a> and create your own panels now made soon.</p>


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		<title>Build It Yourself Wind Generator &#8211; A Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Emer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Knowing how to have your own <a href="http://www.earthenergyforhome.com" target="_blank">build it yourself wind generator</a> can be very beneficial especially if you are a little tight with your daily budget. With the help of this equipment, you will be able to save a whole lot of cash because you will no longer have to rely with the commercial electric providers. And if you are trying to be thriftier, this is definitely a good option for you.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Knowing how to have your own <a target='_blank' href="http://www.earthenergyforhome.com">build it yourself wind generator</a> can be very beneficial especially if you are a little tight with your daily budget. With the help of this equipment, you will be able to save a whole lot of cash because you will no longer have to rely with the commercial electric providers. And if you are trying to be thriftier, this is definitely a good option for you.</p>
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<p>But aside from the financial advantages, the use of build it yourself wind generator can also be very beneficial for the environment. This is because the kind of energy that you are going to use is renewable and very safe. With the power of air current, you will no longer have to worry about damaging our natural resources.</p>
<p>However, there are still a lot of use who are a little hesitant in trying to use this build it yourself wind generator. Perhaps, you are thinking that this is a very complicated and troublesome task. Perhaps, you are thinking that the procedures are very complicated and should just be left to the experts and experienced users.</p>
<p>There is actually no reason for you to feel or think this way because these negative backlashes are just misconceptions. Actually, anyone can try to venture with this kind of home-energy saving project because it is very easy. You jus need to consider a few things and you should be able to accomplish this task successfully.</p>
<p>And in order for you to do so, you just need to carefully plan things out. You need to be familiar with the tools that you are going to use and the procedures that you will have to go through. You also need to know the basics about this alternative source of energy.</p>
<p>But if you are really clueless about these procedures, then it can be a very good idea if you are going to get yourself an instructional guide. This can be very helpful as it can provide you with very detailed instructions as to how you can complete this task.</p>
<p>However, you should not just concentrate on having this build it yourself wind generator. It is also necessary for you to assess the perfect place where you are going to install it and the means that you have to employ to maintain it.</p>
<p>It is very beneficial to have this build it yourself wind generator so it is really a good idea if you are going to consider having one.</p>
<p>Tired of high electric bills? Check out these homemade <a href="http://www.earthenergyforhome.com">solar power systems</a> to power their homes! Also, read another popular article on <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Solar-Power-Homes---Run-Your-Home-With-Energy-From-the-Sun&amp;id=1818263">solar power homes</a>.</p>


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		<title>Uses Of Solar Panels</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jessica Hamilton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A solar panel is a surface that can produce energy. This energy does not require any type of fuel, it is not polluting and on top of all these, it's free and renewable. If we care to detail, the solar panels are ways of capturing and using solar energy. The solar panels can be divided into two big categories:]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Solar panels are special devices that can produce energy. This energy does not require any type of fuel, it is not polluting and on top of all these, it&#8217;s free and renewable. Solar panels are the ultimate methods of extraction solar energy from sun rays and they transforming it into energy usable by humans. There are two major types of solar panels:</p>
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<p>- Heating panels. They can heat water or homes or be used for plants.</p>
<p>- Electrical solar panels.</p>
<p>The thermal solar panels are used to capture solar heat that will be further processed. They work pretty simple: the heat from the sun is pushed into water tubes, and the water gets hot. The water heated this way can be used even after many hours, because the systems include thermal recipients that can keep water temperature for a long time. These solar panels are very useful for people who want to benefit from heated water in remote locations.</p>
<p>The panels from the second category are the ones that are truly interesting, because they produce free electric power. The entire electricity production process is based on the technology behind the panels. In short, when in contact with sun rays, this cell produces electric power. The base cells of solar panels are grouped into matrixes.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s quite clear why these systems are beneficial: they produce free power, which can be used in your everyday needs. But they don&#8217;t come cheap, because they require some initial investment. In time, the costs will be ameliorated. And let&#8217;s not forget that solar panels are ecologic, and since out natural reserves are already almost finished, we should take a moment and think about our future.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, the solar panels of the present are not able to produce too much energy for square meter. It takes several tens of meters to power completely a home. Some people use alternative home business to come up with the necessary money like Forex autopilot system. Since the panels depend on sunrays, during nights or cloudy skies, the system can use the storage devices they present, in which excess energy was stored previously.</p>
<p>In the end, there&#8217;s only one conclusion. Our planet&#8217;s reserves of coal, gases and petrol will be finished very soon. Given the situation, what will we do? They will use solar energy as an alternative, when it will be the only alternative. So, we&#8217;d better try to get accustomed to it from now, because this is where we are headed anyway.</p>
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		<title>How Solar Power Helps You Save?</title>
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		<dc:creator>Sara Tucker</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What can solar power be used for? Solar power is currently captured and used in various fields, starting with the modern farmer and ending with the most sophisticated communications&#8217; systems. The main type of energy solar power is transformed to is electric energy.</p>
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<p>Is solar power expensive? The sun offers us free power. The devices that are used for capturing it cost. It&#8217;s not always easy to find money for this investment, but you can get creative and use domain for profit strategies to get extra income.</p>
<p>How many years can I use my solar system? Solar panels that are used to transform solar power into thermal energy can be used for almost 2 decades. The panels that have been furbished to give us electrical power are longer lasting, and we can rely on them for more than 25 years.</p>
<p>Will the investment pay off? It&#8217;s hard to tell an exact timeframe in this case, because it depends on individual factors. People can appreciate that they&#8217;ve already earn the investment money back anywhere between 3 to 10 years. What to do when it rains or it&#8217;s too cold? New solar panels used to produce electricity function regardless of the sun visibility. Even if the skies are clear or when it&#8217;s night outside, it doesn&#8217;t mean that the sun does not emit any radiations just because we don&#8217;t see it&#8217;s rays. But, their performances are highly influenced by exterior conditions. If you want to install such a solar system that can also aid you with your electricity expenses, you have to live in a region that has a temperate climate at least, if not even tropical, where there are many sunny days throughout a year.</p>
<p>Do solar systems assume independence from electric power providers? If you live in the ideal regions of Earth, you can, in ideal conditions. In daily use, a backup system is necessary, like having a power generator or not giving up to the power supply subscription. You need this because the correct function of a solar or hybrid system depends on so many external factors, and installing one that can satisfy under any circumstances the necessities of a home would be far too expensive.</p>
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		<dc:creator>Ethan Emer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The task of <a href="http://www.earthenergyforhome.com" target="_blank">building a wind turbine</a> may seem to be very unconventional and difficult but many experts actually believe that this is one of the bets things that you can do. First of all, you will be able to save a whole lot of cash because you will no longer need to depend on the commercial electric providers. This way, you will be able to spend your cash allotted for your bills to more important things.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The task of <a target='_blank' href="http://www.earthenergyforhome.com">building a wind turbine</a> may seem to be very unconventional and difficult but many experts actually believe that this is one of the bets things that you can do. First of all, you will be able to save a whole lot of cash because you will no longer need to depend on the commercial electric providers. This way, you will be able to spend your cash allotted for your bills to more important things.</p>
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<p>However, you also need to know that the task of building a wind turbine is not only beneficial for the wallet because it can also be very advantageous for the environment. This is because your main source of energy is the strength of the air current and this is considered to be renewable energy.</p>
<p>However, you still think that the task of building a wind turbine is very difficult. Probably, you have the misconception that the tools that you are going to use are very rare and expensive. You also thought that the procedures are very complicated.</p>
<p>There is actually no need for you to worry about all of these things because the only thing that you really need to do is to plan things out carefully. IF you do, you can expect that this task will be much easier. You also need to estimate the amount of power that you wish to use so that you will have an idea as to how much power you will produce.</p>
<p>But if you are really clueless about all of these things, then you might want to consider using a guide. Several people actually rely on a guide as it can provide you with important details about the instructions and procedures that you will have to follow.</p>
<p>The materials that you are going to use can also be found in several stores so there is really no need fore you to worry about their availability. But of course, you still need to make sure that they are durable and of good quality.</p>
<p>But to make things easier for you, it can be a very good idea if you are going to get a kit. This kit can help you in building a wind turbine as it already contains all the materials that you will need. This is definitely a more convenient way so that you can accomplish this task.</p>
<p>However, you should also know that you should not just concentrate in building a wind turbine because you also need to make sure that you know how to maintain it.</p>
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		<dc:creator>Robin Carpenter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The solar power is an immense source of energy. The solar rays contain radiations which can be converted to energy cells, from mechanical to electrical energy. So, the solar power can be used in various fields, from agriculture to research. The solar power was ignored when it came to its usable resource, until 100 years ago. Today, solar energy is present everywhere and its uses are expanding by the day. Still, the main ways to use solar power remain the following:]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The solar power is an immense source of energy. It gets down to Earth under the form of solar radiations, which can be captured and transformed into other energy forms: thermal energy, mechanical energy or electric energy. This means that solar power, after being transformed properly, can be used in fields from medicine to farming. Humans first discovered solar power as a renewable energy source during the last century. During our times, we use solar energy for various purposes and we try everyday to expand its power and properties. Still, the main ways to use solar power remain the following:</p>
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<p>- Thermal energy production for heating water, heating homes and so on.</p>
<p>- To produce electrical power. This is the child of a long research and evolution process, from powering pocket calculators to solar plants, which can assure the power needed for endless residential areas. But these are not the only uses of solar power, and the best proof of this are the numerous current devices that use it, from hand watches to satellites.</p>
<p>World officials started recommending solar energy as an alternative means of power homes and businesses because this is a real opportunity to start protecting our already polluted environment and to start saving the rest of the natural resources that are about to be extinguished. Capturing solar energy is not polluting and it has no side effects on the atmosphere, and since we have to deal with a slow but sure degrading of our planet, this problem starts to be taken into consideration more and more.</p>
<p>Clearly almost everyone that lives in major cities started to understand how affected out plant is right now. If we talk about producing electrical power with solar panels, the percent of solar energy out of total energy produced on the globe raised with almost 0.3 percents since 2005. Never mind the low percent, the raise registered is the one that should be considered. Experts appreciate that somewhere in the future, when the necessary technology can be developed, the solar energy will eventually become the only power source for out planet.</p>
<p>Solar energy is not easy to obtain at first, because you need the rather advanced structures that are not always cheap. Using things like tax lien investments is a far better choice than taking money from the bank when building new solar panels.</p>
<p>Nowadays, green energy is not very popular because of many factors. First of all, the technology is still in the beginning and it&#8217;s very expensive. This is why the initial investment in a solar power system for a house is big, even if the amortization of the price is produced over time, because the systems are usually feeble and can function 10 to 30 years without lots of maintenance costs.</p>
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		<title>Renewable Energy Product: Power For Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:13:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Verna Tolman</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Energy has now become a topic of great dispute among many individuals.</p>
<p>The general idea is that we have all the energy we could ever need right now from electric companies. However, the reality of things is that we are in a form of an energy crisis as we speak and we have to find more efficient means of generating energy.</p>
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<p>The traditional means of generating electricity is steadily becoming outdated and depleted. Fossil fuels that are burned to generate energy will be expected to run out soon.</p>
<p>And the prices of gas just keep skyrocketing with the mismatch in its supply and demand. This is why more people are turning to renewable sources of energy to power their homes.</p>
<p>One very obvious reason for why some people want to go green is because the system basically pays itself off within a few years because what you spend for the system, you earn back by losing the energy bills.</p>
<p>A system that pays itself back can be a very tempting offer but there is one thing that is stopping homeowners from going green and making their houses energy efficient.</p>
<p>This is primarily because setting up renewable energy systems requires a huge investment.</p>
<p>Now, you no longer just have to stick with DIY when doing crafts but you can also do so when setting up your very own renewable energy systems which cost you just a meager $200.</p>
<p>If you live in an area which is naturally sunny during most times of the year, you will probably fare better with a solar panel. But if you don&#8217;t, installing windmills can be a better alternative.</p>
<p>Power for Home was written by a professional electrician who has extensive knowledge on setting up renewable energy systems.</p>
<p>The thing about Power for Home is that if you do not find anything useful with the e-book, you can have a full refund within 60 days of purchasing the e-book.</p>
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		<title>How To Build A Wind Generator &#8211; The Basics</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:41:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ethan Emer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several experts believe that it can be very beneficial if you know <a href="http://www.earthenergyforhome.com" target="_blank">how to build a wind generator</a>. One of the best things about this is that you will be able to save a whole lot of cash. This is because you can now produce your own power and you will no longer have to depend with the commercial producers. But most importantly, this can be very beneficial for the environment especially since the kind of energy that you are using is air current, which is renewable.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Several experts believe that it can be very beneficial if you know <a target='_blank' href="http://www.earthenergyforhome.com">how to build a wind generator</a>. One of the best things about this is that you will be able to save a whole lot of cash. This is because you can now produce your own power and you will no longer have to depend with the commercial producers. But most importantly, this can be very beneficial for the environment especially since the kind of energy that you are using is air current, which is renewable.</p>
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<p>However, you are just a little doubtful about all of these because you really do not have an idea how to build a wind generator. However, this is actually very easy so there is really no need for you to worry. There is just a need for you to consider a few things so that you can really accomplish this task.</p>
<p>One of the most important things that you need to do is to get all the materials and tools that you are going to need. There are actually a lot of specialty and hardware stores all over the United States that can provide you with everything that you will need.</p>
<p>The only thing that you need to remember about the materials is that they should be of good quality. As much as possible, they should be strong and durable so that they will really last a long time. And in order for you to do so, you may still need to look for a vendor whom you can really trust.</p>
<p>But if you really do not know how to build a wind generator, then it will do you good if you are going to get yourself a guide that can walk you through with the entire process. This guide can be very beneficial as it contains detailed instructions as to how you can accomplish this task.</p>
<p>Perhaps, you are just thinking to purchase a pre-made one. However, this is really not recommended because they can be very expensive. But if you are going to construct your own, you are assured that you will be able to save more.</p>
<p>And most importantly, it is also necessary that you have some knowledge about air current as a source of alternative power. If you want to know how to build a wind generator, it is also necessary that you know the basics.</p>
<p>With the help of these tips and reminders, you should no longer have a hard time in learning how to build a wind generator.</p>
<p>Tired of high electric bills? Check out these homemade <a href="http://www.earthenergyforhome.com">wind power systems</a> to power their homes! For further reading, check out this on <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Solar-Power-Generator---Energy-of-the-Future&amp;id=1818237">solar power generator</a>.</p>


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		<title>Using High Efficiency Solar Panel</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ethan Emer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The use of <a href="http://www.earthenergyforhome.com" target="_blank">high efficiency solar panel</a> can be very beneficial especially if you are trying to save some cash. As you already know, electric consumption takes a huge part of our monthly bills and this can be very frustrating. But if you are able to produce your own electricity with the help of this equipment, then you will no longer have to worry about your electric bills.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The use of <a target='_blank' href="http://www.earthenergyforhome.com">high efficiency solar panel</a> can be very beneficial especially if you are trying to save some cash. As you already know, electric consumption takes a huge part of our monthly bills and this can be very frustrating. But if you are able to produce your own electricity with the help of this equipment, then you will no longer have to worry about your electric bills.</p>
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<p>But aside from the financial advantage, the use of a high efficiency solar panel can also be very beneficial for the environment. This is because the kind of energy that you are using is renewable and thus, very safe. And the best thing about this is that you are assured that you are not wasting nor polluting any of our natural resources.</p>
<p>However, even if the use of this high efficiency solar panel is already very obvious, there are still a lot of people who are somewhat reluctant to try it out. This is because they have the misconception that this is a very difficult task to do. They also do not have an idea where they can fond the materials needed.</p>
<p>However, there is really no need fore you to worry about all of these because these are just minor problems. If you want to build your own equipment, you just need to make sure that you will carefully plan things out. There is also a need for you to make sure that you are familiar with the basic concepts on renewable energy so that you can really pull this task off.</p>
<p>But if you think that you really cannot pull this task off, then it can be a great idea if you are going to get a guide. This guide contains detailed instructions and some instructional videos as to how you can complete the task.</p>
<p>When it comes to the materials, there is also no need for you to be worried because they are everywhere. You just need to be certain that they are really durable, strong, and of good quality.</p>
<p>And lastly, you have to be certain that you will be able to maintain the equipment. This is essential if you really want this high efficiency solar panel work according to your expectations.</p>
<p>So if you want to save some cash and the planet, you just need to use a high efficiency solar panel by following these tips and reminders.</p>
<p>Tired of high electric bills? Check out these homemade <a href="http://www.earthenergyforhome.com">solar power systems</a> to power their homes! Also, read another popular article on <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Wind-Turbine-Generators---Save-Money-and-the-Earth&amp;id=1878003">wind turbine generators</a>.</p>


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		<title>Ways To Conserve Energy In Your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adriana Noton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While Canada is one of the best countries to live in, the fact remains that our climate is unpredictable and residents are forced to spend large amounts of money in the winter to heat their homes, and to spend just as much money in the summer to cool them down.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While Canada is one of the best countries to live in, the fact remains that our climate is unpredictable and residents are forced to spend large amounts of money in the winter to heat their homes, and to spend just as much money in the summer to cool them down.</p>
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<p>It is just early June and already residents of Canada have been forced to shell out cash due to intense heat waves. Not only is the heat incapacitating, it can be dangerous for the elderly and for those who do not remember to keep their bodies hydrated. Therefore, spending money on cooling costs is not luxurious spending. It is essential to the wellbeing of the average Canadian.</p>
<p>In addition to the extra spending, Canadians must remain conscious that the energy being used to cool their homes not only leaves a hole in their wallets, it also increasingly damages our environment by using up precious resources. The question remains as to how we can reduce our energy costs and conserve at the same time, while still maintaining a basic need.</p>
<p>There are some easy ways to reduce your cooling costs, and remain environmentally friendly at the same time. Canadians are now starting to follow these easy tips. If you live in a sunny home, close the blinds. While sunshine is lovely, it can greatly increase the heat generated in your home. If you want the sunlight, close the blinds during 12pm and 2pm, which are the hottest hours of the day.</p>
<p>Buy an air-conditioning system sized appropriately for your home. If you only have a small space you wish to keep cool, purchase a small system. Consult with the person selling the system and ask for their best opinions with regards to space and size.</p>
<p>Ensure that your air-conditioning condenser is not crowded or blocked by other pieces of furniture and that it is located in a shady spot of the room.</p>
<p>Awnings can be installed over sunny spots of your house. Turn off the air conditioner when you are not home. Maintain repairs to your unit, and change the filter monthly.</p>
<p>Make sure the seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) is 13 or better. If a machine is less efficient than this, it will cost more to run. If you don&#8217;t use particular rooms of your house, close the ducts and shut the doors.</p>
<p>Make sure your ducts are not covered by furniture. Turn off your televisions and computers when they are not in use because they generate heat. When you are not using lights, turn them off, as they also generate heat. Most of your home&#8217;s heat is absorbed through the roof; make sure your attic is properly ventilated.</p>
<p>If Canadians follow these simple tips they can drastically reduce their energy bills in the summer.</p>
<p>There are also ways that you can calculate your cooling by going to Natural Resources Canada: http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/personal/cooling-ventilation/rooms-ac/cost-calculation.cfm</p>
<p>This will help you figure out how much you are spending, and how you can reduce you costs.</p>
<p>Adriana Noton is a freelance writer who writes on a variety of financial topics including personal budgeting and <a href="http://www.consolidatedcredit.ca/">debt counselling</a>. For more information about personal finance, ConsolidatedCredit.ca is a tremendous resource on the topic for Canadians.</p>


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