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Spend Money to Save Money: Smart Power Meters

by Smithee on November 3, 2009. Frugality 9 comments.

We all have power meters attached to the buildings in which we live, and the little needle keeps spinning around and around, ad nauseum, at least until solar panels become affordable. I recently read a story of a family who managed to install solar panels, and while that would normally have cost over $20,000, with ... Continue reading this article…

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Eco-Friendly Ball for New Year’s Eve

by Flexo on January 1, 2008. Consumer 2 comments.

Last night, my girlfriend and I, along with millions of other people, watched the “ball drop,” the traditional count down to the new year. I happened to catch Ryan Seacrest mention that the “ball” is all new this year, and those who manufactured the shining orb took a more eco-friendly approach. So I ... Continue reading this article…

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