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Load-Bearing Straw Bales: Yea or Nay?
The early pioneers of straw bale building technology did not use frames within their walls, but relied on the strength of the bales and plaster to hold up the roof. Today´s straw bale builders often use a frame with the bale and plaster walls. Here´s how to determine which of these systems is best for your situation.

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Choose the Right Site - To Maximize Your Solar Investment

The Solar Pathfinder makes siting your solar-electric modules and solar hot water collectors a snap.

Site It Right!: An Interview with Wind Energy Consultant & Installer David Blecker

Find out if your site is right for small-scale wind energy.

Intro to Hydropower: Part 3: Power, Efficiency, Transmission & Equipment Selection

Part 3. How to calculate available power, maximize efficiency, and choose the right equipment for your hydro-electric system.

Installation Basics: for Solar Domestic Water Heating Systems

Chuck and Ken put wrench to roof in the first part of a how-to series. In this issue: collector orientation, mounting, and plumbing.

From the Ground Up: A Primer for Natural House Building

Low tech is the new high tech. This primer introduces the materials and techniques of energy efficient, natural house building.

Biofuels: Revolution or Ruse?

Can plant-based fuels like biodiesel and ethanol foster a cleaner, greener transportation future?

Stretch Your Energy Dollars: With a Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Shop smart! Learn how to run a life cycle cost analysis to determine the best appliance value for your money.

How to Install... A Pole-Mounted Solar-Electric Array: Part 2

Pole-mount solar-electric panels like a pro. Joe, our in-house wrench, shows you how— step by step.

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