SOLAR POWER: Solar panels on the roof might be an outside sign of environmental consciousness, but most people can do a lot more good in humble ways, a solar power expert says.
"Where homeowners will do the most good is investing in energy efficiency," said Diane Mee of Hesperus, who helps her husband, Art Evans, run Sunland Renewable Energy Systems. The company installs solar electricity and hot-water systems.
She recommends investing in insulation and better windows. And she rails against "phantom loads" - devices that consume power all day, even though they're turned off. Televisions draw power as they wait for a signal from the remote control. Microwaves, coffee pots, stereos, computers and phone chargers all draw power too. Together they add up.
"We can shut down a couple of coal power plants if everybody in the country got rid of their phantom loads," Mee said.
Of course, that's not going to happen but if each of us were to work towards just conserving a little it will help.
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"Where homeowners will do the most good is investing in energy efficiency," said Diane Mee of Hesperus, who helps her husband, Art Evans, run Sunland Renewable Energy Systems. The company installs solar electricity and hot-water systems.
She recommends investing in insulation and better windows. And she rails against "phantom loads" - devices that consume power all day, even though they're turned off. Televisions draw power as they wait for a signal from the remote control. Microwaves, coffee pots, stereos, computers and phone chargers all draw power too. Together they add up.
"We can shut down a couple of coal power plants if everybody in the country got rid of their phantom loads," Mee said.
Of course, that's not going to happen but if each of us were to work towards just conserving a little it will help.
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http://durangorealestate.biz/
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