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Free Alternative Energy & Useful Resources

Compiled 2008-10 by Bruce David

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http://www.motherearthnews.com/Do-It-Yourself/2007-12-01/Solar-Heating-Plan-for-Any-Home.aspx

Solar Water Heat You can build yourself.

 

http://www.laspilitas.com/garden/howto/greenhouse.html

Build your own cheap greenhouse

 

http://solarcooking.org/plans/default.htm

Do it yourself plans for building a solar cooker

 

http://www.barterco-op.com/

Learn how to save money by creating your own barter neighborhood network.

 

http://www.billyland.com/build/

Alternative home building manuals and resources

 

http://www.mahalo.com/How_to_Convert_Your_Car_to_Run_on_Vegetable_Oil

Free plans to run your car on vegetable oil.

 

http://www.solaqua.com/solstilbas.html

Build your own solar still – the basics

 

http://windenergydirect.org/renewable-energy-basics-seminar.php

Free seminar on renewable wind

 

http://www.ruralcostarica.com/biodigester.html?gclid=CJ6VkdmUmpUCFSAUagodXhqUPA

http://www.juliantrubin.com/encyclopedia/renewable_energy/biogas.html

Build your own cheap ‘bio-digester’

 

http://www.wm.com/wm/environmental/resources.asp

Free information and resources from Waste Management Inc.

 

http://www.heliotrack.com/HeliostatVision.html

Parabolic mirrors & other resources

 

http://www.awea.org/

American Wind Organization – resources, links and more

 

http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/index.html

Comprehensive index to County Extension offices in all 50 states.

 

http://www.mastercomposter.com/pile/index.html

Build your own backyard composter plans

 

http://www.backyardspaces.com/alphabeticplans.html

A-Z index of free outdoor building plans from garages to decks to composters

 

http://www.homepower.com/article/?file=HP114_pg86_Taulman

Free online subscription to home power magazine-how-to articles

 

http://www.epsea.org/nocost.html

El Paso Solar Energy Organization – money saving ideas and plans

 

http://www.lowimpactliving.com/pages/green-projects/green-projects

Low cost, many do-it-yourself green projects.

 

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Interesting site on street economics, links and more 

www.urbansurvival.com

 

 

Useful Resources 

http://www.tbotech.com/cmd.csp?af=921331

Self protection resource site

 

 

 

 

Terrific site for resources and green, eco-friendly goods

http://www.growandmake.com?ref=71

 

5 Myths About Going Green-Video

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/5-myths-about-going-green.aspx

 

Free Colleges

http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2010/03/26/college-for-free-yes-free/

 

How to Go Green in Your Kitchen Video

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/video-saving-green-by-going-green-kitchen.aspx

 

 

 What to Do with that Old PC

 

 

Revitalize it by giving it to charity or a relative.  Installing a consumer friendly Linux based program gOS 3 gadget

will turn that old laptop or PC into a web surfing champ.  Go to: 

www.thinkgos.com

 

Dump it Responsibly by finding a donate spot near you.  Search Earth 911 at:

www.earth911.org

 

or

 

www.mygreenelectronics.org

 

No matter what, erase your hard drive before getting rid of the computer.  If you don't want to purchase software to scrub it clean, you can always remove the hard drive and drill holes through it! 

 

 

   

 
 
 Money Saving Sites
 
Terrific, information-packed site for those tired of trying to keep up with the Jone's
 
The little shopper vs. Wall Street
 
For those of who don't have a dollar!
 
Best deals online
 
Check these sites to get coupons & rebates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Energy Saving Casa has a comprehensive list of ways to save energy and water at home. Our list provides the most cost-effective and convenient ways to save energy, money, and the environment.    Energy Efficiency Tips at: http://www.energysavingcasa.com/Energy_Efficiency_Tips.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very Useful Legal Resources at:

 

 

 

FREE PLANS TO BUILD A PEDAL POWER GENERATOR USING A CAR ALTERNATOR (Click Here)

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Use the link below to get this how-to information on these & other DY Plans

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Cash in the Savings

 

Band together with friends and family to save money…buying in bulk, negotiating better deals with supplies, etc.

 

  • Join or create a money club – your club can cover such topics as debt reduction strategies, food stretching or preservation ideas, sharing budget ideas and more.  To start or find a group nearby, check out: www.moneyclubs.com

Tools for monitoring group spending can be had from: www.Buxter.com

 

  • Save on your property taxes (home values have dropped and assessments could be outdated) – get a DIY guide for $6.95 from the National Taxpayers Union at www.ntu.org or call 703-683-5700
  • Shop thrift stores and auctions (both on and offline).  Most thrift stores run sale days and most offer a senior day – plenty of discounts.  Goodwill, for instance, offers 25% to those over 55 on Tuesdays.
  • Salvage Groceries – a new trend are salvage supermarkets, which sell foods that have been discontinued or ‘damaged’. (all food items must meet state health criteria to be sold).  Find one in your area at: www.andersonscountrymarket.net/directory

 

 

With the nonsense Wall Street pulled on Americans, senior citizens lost more than $5 Trillion in their retirement accounts.  Most are being forced to scale back on retirement plans…working for more years will be a necessity in order to cope with the rising taxes, health care, etc.  Women on the Web, a NY-based group now offers executive internships in the areas of web design and more.  Visit: www.wowowow.com and click on their Think Up tab.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Build Your Own PedalPower Energy Device

http://www.scienceshareware.com/pedal-power-build-your-own.htm

 

 

Emergency electrical backup resources

http://www.donrowe.com/inverters/article_emergency_backup_power.html

Helpful tips about using a power inverter for electrical backup during an emergency

http://www.sunshineworks.com/solar-panels-emergency-use.htm

Wide variety of reasonably priced solar items

 

Terrific information on digging your own well also!
The Survival & Self-Reliance Studies Institute: SSRsi is a comprehensive database of self help, self reliance, survival, emergency preparedness, outdoor adventure and Do It Yourself information. No annoying ads, banners or frames and absolutely free!

http://www.ssrsi.org/sr2/Water/digh2o.htm

 

 

 

 

Textured Vegetable Protein

 

Completely MEATLESS, textured vegetable protein provides substance and taste to your favorite recipes. Use as you would meat, but without the fat and cholesterol! Put directly in soups, stews, or other dishes. This is a low-cost MUST HAVE for any vegetarian or survivalist kitchen!

Textured or texturized vegetable protein (TVP), also known as textured soy protein (TSP) is a meat substitute made from defatted soy flour, a by-product of making soybean oil. It is quick to cook, high in protein, and low in fat.

 

 

 

Introduction to Inverters

Arguably the second most important part of any renewable energy installation is the inverter. Many household appliances run on varying DC voltages. The problem is that it's easier to convert DC to AC than it is to change all of your devices to run on whatever DC voltage they require.

 

There are many different inverter brands, but there are really only two different types of inverters: true and modified sine wave inverters.

 

Let me explain what the differences between inverters are. AC current looks kind of like a smooth wave. The picture at the left demonstrates what a true sine wave looks like.

This type of AC current is the best and you shouldn't run sensitive electronics such as a TV or computer without a true sine wave inverter. You can run them on modified sine wave inverters, but you run the risk of damaging the equipment.

 

  This type of inverter could be used on heaters, refrigerators etc. Anything that isn't affected by power surges.

 

A good rule of thumb when choosing an inverter is this: am I going to run a computer or TV with this inverter. If the answer is yes than you should get a pure sine wave inverter.

We've shopped around quite a bit, but the cheapest place to get an inverter is still ebay. I know we promote it a lot, but there are discontinued or used inverters on there that are upwards of 40% less than buying one brand new.

 

I recommend looking for the Xantrex inverter. We've had good experiences with it, and so have people we've talked to. Other ones will do just fine, just make sure you decide which kind you want: a modified or true sine wave inverter. Personally, I like inverters with an 1800 and up wattage.

 

If you want to check out where you can get inverters check out the link below:

Where to Get Inverters