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Students Inspire Middlebury College to Go Solar
John Platt, January 23, 2012
Middlebury College in Vermont is about to install 34 photovoltaic solar power collectors thanks to the efforts of four economics students.
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Save Green While Going Green: Try Leasing Solar Power
John Paltt, December 05, 2011
Residents of several U.S. states can get solar panels installed for free through innovative leasing programs.
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And the Most Efficient Appliance In Your Kitchen Is...
John Platt, November 15, 2011
When it comes to your kitchen and the variety of cooking appliances you own, which is the best one to use?
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California & New Jersey Are Tops in Solar
John Platt, July 05, 2011
Does your state make the list of the top 10 in solar power?
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Got an Attic? Save on Cooling Costs with a Solar-Powered Attic Fan
John Platt, May 16, 2011
Solar attic fans can cool your attic (and your entire house) without costing you a penny in electricity.
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Intel is Still America's Biggest Buyer of Green Energy
John Platt, March 02, 2011
Intel has been the top green-energy consumer in the U.S. since 2008. The company now gets a whopping 88 percent of its energy from renewable resources.
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15 Ways to Cut Your Energy Use
John Platt, February 16, 2011
We're all looking for ways to save money and use less energy these days. Here (in no particular order) are a few ideas to help you accomplish that.
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New Book Smartens You Up About Solar Power
John Platt, January 24, 2011
Want to learn more about solar power? Thinking about installing solar cells on your home? Or maybe thinking about solar as a career choice? A new book has the answers you'll need.
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Logitech Innovates with Solar-Powered Wireless Keyboard
John Platt, December 14, 2010
I thought about making the switch to a wireless keyboard a few months ago, but the fact that they are powered by batteries put me off. Enter Logitech with a simple solution to the problem: a solar-powered wireless keyboard.
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Green Your Cell Phone in One Easy Step
John Platt, September 28, 2010
If you're anything like most cell-phone users, your phone is always on. It's always ready to take a call -- and always consuming power. And if your phone is anything like mine, that means it's probably also always in need of a recharge.
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