Let the Sun Shine In

Articles

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  Solar: Lease or Own?

  One of the most common obstacles to going green is upfront costs (though we all know the long-term savings are plentiful). Many new homes are built solar-ready, with intentions of installing panels…

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  101 Solar

  Dare we say "enlightening"? Be it passive or aggressive, find out what solar energy can do for you.

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  Solar Flair

  Interested in running more than just your home on the sun’s rays? Here’s a handy introduction to some of the most innovative solar goods available.

Products

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  Whole Home Energy Boost Box

  This Box has a set of energy saving dynamos that are sure to tune-up the way you use energy in your home. Perfect for those who do not want to spend time or money on solar but do want see a…

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  T.B.T Radiator

  Radiators can be central heating’s ultimate eyesore. These tubes, however, streamline the system to a series of simple lines.

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  Solar-Powered Toy Helicopter

  This whimsical whirlybird comes from the German company Inpro Solar, and is sure to delight any budding young aviator. The solar panel on the rotor generates enough energy to turn the blade, and…

Dwell Collection

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  Easy Being Green: Off the Grid

  We trek far afield each issue to bring you energy-efficient residences from around the globe, and they appear in all their green glory in our “Off the Grid” section. We revisited our…

Events

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  The Lives of Energy

  Making its U.S. premiere, The Lives of Energy is a new feature-length montage film by Rick Prelinger, archivist, writer, and founder of the world famous Prelinger Archives. The film is compiled…

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  Energy Alternatives: Weaning New York from Fossil Fuels

  Ashok Gupta, Air & Energy Program Director for the Natural Resources Defense Council, will moderate a discussion on practical near-term opportunities and barriers associated with the deployment of…

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  Energy Solutions for the Modern Home

  Join Dwell and Best Buy for "Energy Solutions for the Modern Home," a panel discussion on Sunday, November 6th. Along with Anni Tilit of ecological planning specialists Arkin Tilt…