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photo credit: stop.downThe Renewables Obligation is the main financial support scheme for large-scale generators of renewable electricity. The renewables obligation is set at a level which varies year by year. The level of the obligation is not the same as a target. The obligation is set at a level of electricity supply from renewable sources [...]

Will the last person to leave please turn off the lights! That was the sarcastic headline by a right wing paper in Britain before the 1992 elections when a Labor party victory seemed imminent. It just goes to show you that in the west even sarcasm reminds you about conserving energy! In this day and [...]

Being eco-friendly isn’t a new concept, but it is certainly taken on a greater sense of urgency in the past few years. With the rise cost of fossil fuels, global warming, and all of the other environmental issues that are coming to light, everyone is looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and become [...]

Most organic gardeners will quickly tell you that compost is a key ingredient in their gardens. Not only is compost one of the best ways to boost the quality of your soil and give your plants the rich nutrients they need to thrive, it’s also free, except for a small investment of sweat equity. It’s [...]