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Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value?

Alexis Petru, August 25th, 2011

Would you pay more for a home with solar panels? Many people already are, according to two recent economic studies that found homes with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems sell for a premium over homes without solar panels. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) released a report last month concluding that homes with solar panels sell for approximately 3 ... read more

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Your Room-By-Room Guide to Batteries

Megan Dobransky, August 25th, 2011

Rechargeable batteries power a variety of everyday items, some you might not even think about, and for the most part, these batteries are recyclable. “Battery recycling is an important part of protecting the environment,” says Jennifer Childress, Director of Marketing and Communications at Call2Recycle, North America's only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program. “Rechargeable batteries shouldn’t end up in ... read more

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