Homes that are powered partially or completely by alternate energy sources are on the rise. People are seeing the need to find alternate methods to become energy efficient.  With recent global incidents more people are seeing the need to become less dependent upon the fossil fuels that come from the Middle East. Even further is the desire to be self-sufficient and off the grid when it comes to energy.  While at one point in history this was a wild dream it is becoming a reality to more and more people as the research in alternate energy makes gains. Continue reading →