***The following is a guest post for The Solar Power Blog by Barbara Fix.***

Many of us are searching for ways to reduce our utility bills and to be more self-sufficient  through the use of alternative power. All things considered, the benefits don’t stop there; not when considering Mother Nature’s tirade over the past several years. Installing solar panels or a wind turbine means no scrambling for oil lamps and sleeping bags the next time the power grid goes down.

However, no matter how good your intentions are with regards to self-sufficiency, they can leave us feeling (Read More.....)

How to Make Your Own Solar Power for the Home to Save Money and Protect the Planet

Author: Pete Phelps

Because of the rising energy costs sweeping the country and the world, many homeowners are turning towards alternative solutions to meeting their energy needs. One cost-saving option many are examining is solar power for the home. Installing solar power for the home can be a cost-prohibitive endeavor when done by a professional. What most people don't know is that they can install solar panels themselves. By accomplishing this task personally, a homeowner will reap all of the benefits of solar power for the (Read More.....)

Is solar power the answer for your home?

Well, it depends.

The reality is that power bills are going up and they are likely to keep going up in the foreseeable future.

In addition, various governments are now coming out with tax incentives and other measures that are designed to promote the use of solar power.

Also, the truth is that we live in increasingly unstable times.  The probability that major economic problems will surface, or that we will see societal unrest or that a major terrorist attack or disaster will strike are higher today than they have ever been during our lifetimes.

So a lot of people are turning to solar power for their homes.

People want to be good to the environment and they want to be prepared for whatever is ahead.

Plus saving a ton of money on monthly (Read More.....)