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Recent power distribution difficulties in California, and rising energy prices nationwide, have more and more people asking whether it's time to generate their own power. In this hour, we'll take a look at various practical alternatives for getting off the grid, from solar panels to wind generators, and talk about the nuts and bolts involved in such a project. Is it wise to separate from the electrical distribution system entirely? Are there cases in which a connection to outside power would be desirable? We'll also talk about biodiesel, an effort to make useable fuel for vehicles from plant matter such as soybeans, and about what it's like to live in a house that's a 21-year-old experiment in energy efficiency run by students. Call in with your thoughts and comments at 1-800-989-8255, and share your opinions online in our Listeners' Lounge (registration required)
Guests: Amory Lovins Emilia Patrick Gene Gebolys Books/Articles Discussed: Related Links: Campus Center for Appropriate Technology at Humboldt State University Power on a Shoestring / 21-year experiment finds ways anyone can cut energy costs Solstice: Sustainable Energy and Development Online Off Grid Tutor MtVjournal: Living 'Off the Grid' NREL: Clean Energy Basics Real Goods - Products For An Ecologically Sustainable Future ENERGY STAR Home Page This segment produced by: Karin
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