Mini Solar Oven Egg Test

Here’s a fun little project for the kids to do during their summer break-cook an egg in a mini solar cooker:
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Stuyvesant Cove Park Association Music Event: Jazzmobile Presents the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra

July 27, 2010
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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2010 Solar-Powered Dance Series Program B

July 29, 2010
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
July 30, 2010
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
July 31, 2010
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

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Massachusetts residents turning to solar, in midst of environmental crises

Jobs In Solar: Sales in Solar and Wind Energy Systems

Date: 2010-07-17, 11:34PM EDT
Reply to: job-r236b-1848982815@craigslist.org

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Jobs In Solar: Project Manager (Denver, CO)

Date: 2010-07-16, 1:26PM MDT
Reply to: job-bpmdm-1846638239@craigslist.org

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5 ways to get home solar past your HOA

Owning a solar home in an HOA communityIf want solar, but your home falls under the jurisdiction of a Home Owner’s Association, you’ll probably have to go through an approval process. The majority of HOAs in California approve solar energy systems without a problem (most HOAs are aware of your Solar Rights and support clean, solar energy in their community), but there is a small percentage of Home Owner’s Associations that might put up a fight.  HOAs can impact the feasibility, design, and completion speed of proposed home improvements, including a home solar energy system.  However, there are strategies out there to move your plans through committee.

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Simple Solar Pumps for Fountains

Here’s a couple of good ideas for decorating your backyard or pool area with solar powered fountains and birdbaths using a solar pump. The first video is commercial and quick. The 2nd one shows how a solar panel is hooked up to rain barrel and a battery. Interesting details about how he solved the problem of the panel being very hot and what to do when the battery is overcharged. Anyone can use this type of hookup to make any kind of decorative fountain-nice summer project:

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Jobs In Solar: Solar Sales Representative (NJ)

Date: 2010-07-15, 1:26PM EDT
Reply to: cpinfo2009@yahoo.com

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New SunRun solar videos answer your questions live!

Can’t find the answers to your home solar questions? Look no further, Ed and Lynn are taking any questions you may have about going solar!

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