Poor Mans Guides

Nearly everyone is feeling trapped between rapidly rising prices and stagnant –or decreased—wages. And one of the biggest expenses a homeowner has is electricity.
There are a number of options to lower electric bills: conservation, solar, and wind are three possibilities. Furthermore, many people are concerned with living greener lives and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

Conservation is a great place to start. Adding insulation can allow you to heat and cool your home more efficiently. Replacing old incandescent light bulbs with new fluorescent bulbs is another popular conservation move. Instant-on televisions and electronics use power even when they’re turned off. Unplug, especially if they’ll be off for a while.

You can find all kinds of energy conservation tips online. Many utility companies also offer free energy audits where they send a professional to your home to suggest ways you can conserve energy. Some areas even offer low-income homeowners assistance with projects to help them conserve energy.

Solar power is another option many people have considered. The biggest problem with solar is expense—most people don’t feel they can afford enough solar panels to make a difference in their power bill. Some areas of the country don’t get much sun. And the technological knowledge that’s required is another deterrent.

Wind energy is the third type of clean, renewable energy. Once again homeowners are afraid of the expense and the technical unfamiliarity of wind power. A new e-book, The Poor Man’s Guide to Wind Power and Battery Systems, offers the do-it-yourselfer an easy way to build and operated a wind-operated power system.

This book covers every aspect of the project—from how to locate sources of free batteries to how to craft the blades of the propeller. The book shows you how to build a 1000-watt model for around $150 and a 3000-watt model for about $220. Besides the book, the download also includes DC Motor Analyzer Software to help you calculate the right motor, generator and blade size.

This e-book is another in the series of Poor Man Guides—how-to books on becoming more energy independent using recycled materials. Whether your highest priority is saving money on your power bill, finding greener alternatives to basic living needs, or being prepared for future power outages in the wake of storms or other disasters, the Guide to Wind Power and Battery Systems can start you on your road to independence.