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Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)

Ask the Experts: Lightning Protection
By Robert Preus
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)

Ask the Experts: Carbon Choices
By Gary Reysa
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)

Ask the Experts: Hail Damage
By Michael Welch
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)

Ask the Experts: Legionnaires' Disease
By Chuck Marken
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)

Ask the Experts: Batteries on Concrete
By Dan Fink
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)

Letters/Mailbox: Shading Analysis
By Simon Politzer
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)

Letters/Mailbox: Bucket Hydro
By Sam Redfield
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)

Letters/Mailbox: Real-World Wind Costs
By Brent Summerville
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)

Letters/Mailbox: North Winds are Tough!
By Bob Dreeszen
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)

PV Energy Payback
By Justine Sanchez
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)
It takes energy to make energy, but just how much? Photovoltaic modules recover their embodied energy very quickly.

PV vs. Solar Water Heating: Simple Solar Payback
By Chuck Marken, Justine Sanchez
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)
There’s no doubt that photovoltaic and solar hot water systems will pay you back. Maybe not as quickly as you’d like, but all systems will significantly offset their cost over their lifetimes. Here we’ll try to answer: Which system will give the quickest return on investment?

Choosing Your RE Installer
By Laurie Guevara-Stone
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)
Finding the right renewable energy installer can make the difference between a satisfying experience and a nightmare. In a growing industry, new companies are popping up on a regular basis, and it’s not always easy to know which installers are adequately qualified.

Bringing Sustainability Home
By Don Joslin
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)
PV, wind, and solar-thermal are all put to use in Carl Ramsey's award-winning Arizona home.

EV Snapshot: Chevy S10 Conversion
By Mark Hazen
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)
A step-by-step tour of Mark’s clean, electric conversion of a Chevy S10 pickup — guaranteed to make you rethink your next vehicle. With some effort and a little money, you can convert your gasoline engine car to run on electricity—for cleaner, greener local driving.

Pump Up the Power: Getting More From Your Grid-Tied PV System
By Jeremy Taylor
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)
Don’t waste a penny of your photovoltaic system investment. Learn the tips and tricks for getting the most energy out of your system

Choosing the Best Batteries: 2009 Battery Specifications Guide  Online Membership Required
By Christopher LaForge
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)
Chemistry? Capacity? Nominal voltage? Brand? Use our comprehensive buyer’s guide to choose the best battery for your needs.

Wind Power Curves: What's Wrong, What's Better
By Ian Woofenden
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)
Wind generator manufacturers publish power curves of their turbine outputs. What does that mean to you—the wind turbine buyer?

Solar Electric Options: Crystalline vs. Thin-Film
By Erika Weliczko
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)
Weigh the pros and cons of the two major solar-electric technologies, and pick the right module for your project.

Code Corner: New Grounding Methods: NEC Compliant or Not?
By John Wiles
Issue: Oct/Nov 2008 (#127)

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