Tag Archives: solar power

The Grid: On…and Off

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Mark Zeiger

On our homestead, we generate our own electricity. We do this because the original builders of the homestead set it up that way, because we’re far beyond municipal utilities, and because we like taking responsibility for our own power. Beyond … Continue reading →

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Please Stand By . . .

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Mark Zeiger

A massive high pressure system continues to blanket our region. On the weather radio’s current conditions report, station after station lists as “calm.” The few that report wind list around 4 knots (less than 5 mph). Our weather is clear … Continue reading →

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