Monthly Archives: September 2009

The Hidden Cost of Convenience: Phantom Loads

The content you’re looking for is no longer here. We’re finally beginning to shut this blog down, to remove old content. We’ve chosen to start with essays that are available elsewhere. Specifically, this article has been edited into our eBook, … Continue reading

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How Sizing Our Battery Bank Led to Uncomfortable Truths About Our Lifestyle

I get so tired of hearing people condemn alternative energy by saying the power is only available when the wind blows or the sun shines. This belief, like so much of public opinion in the U.S. is fueled—as ever—by poor … Continue reading

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