Links from the book "Peak Oil Prep" Three things you can do to prepare for Peak Oil, climate change and economic collapse Table of Contents |
From the chapter on... PowerSaving ElectricityAn excellent website with very specific information on how to save money on your home appliances and systems. An "electricity usage monitor" that measures the amount of electricity consumed by household appliances—even when they're not actually being used but are simply plugged in. A great way to see where you can reduce your electricity consumption. [electronics] Solar PowerThe pioneer in home solar energy Real Goods Solar Living Sourcebook The classic information catalog. [book] From the U.S. Department of Energy. Wind EnergyFrom the U.S. Department of Energy Wind Energy Basics A guide to small and micro wind systems. [book] Wind Power, Revised Edition Renewable energy for home, farm, and business [book] Hydro EnergyFrom the U.S. Department of Energy. Network promoting small hydro systems up to 5kW. All About Hydraulic Ram Pumps Book on the device that can pump water from a flowing source of water to a point higher than that source using the force of gravity rather than power. [book] How to Live Without Electricity - and Like it Live off the grid but still have power, water, heating, and refrigerated food. [book] Power with Nature Highly-recommended book on solar, wind, micro-hydro, heating house and water and pumping water. [book] Wind-up RadiosThe pioneer in wind-up, solar and rechargeable technology. Excellent source of radios and other electronics | ||
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