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Author Profiles

James Glave

James Glave is a former Outside senior editor, onetime news editor for Wired.com, and author of "Almost Green: How I Saved 1/6th of a Billionth of the Planet." The comic memoir chronicles his efforts to live a greener life on an island off Vancouver.

BY THIS AUTHOR

Man tending to urban garden

5 Tips to Create a Green Neighborhood

After you get your green affairs in order, help your neighbors create a healthy, resource-conserving community everyone can enjoy. Read More

Progress $ C E K
Save Money High $4,000 (sharing car)
Effort Med 2-5 hrs/wk (gardening)
Investment Low $60 (canning supplies)
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Geothermal Heat and Geothermal Heating

Geothermal Heat Pumps Tap Energy Just Below the Earth’s Surface

Geothermal heat pumps are crazy expensive to install, but they tap an unlimited supply of inexpensive heating and cooling just below the earth’s surface. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money High $607/yr (60% heat/cool cost/yr)
Effort Med 4 days (install)
Investment High $14,000 (cost minus tax credit)
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Is A Wind Turbine Right For You Wind Turbines for Houses

Is a Wind Turbine Right for You?

A wind turbine can generate clean electricity and substantial savings if you’re in the right spot and plan to stay for the long term. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money High $1,540/yr (70% electric cost/yr)
Effort High 2 mos (plan and install)
Investment High $28,000 (cost minus tax credit)
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Hot Water From Thermal Solar Heater Home Solar Heating

Is Solar-thermal Hot Water for You?

Roof-top solar panels that create hot water with sunshine significantly reduce energy bills and are relatively easy to install and maintain. Read More

Progress $ E K
Save Money Med $150/yr (50% avg hot water cost)
Effort Low 2-4 days (install)
Investment Med $5,000 (avg installed cost)
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Geothermal Heat Pumps For Home

Is Geothermal Home Heating for You?

The initial costs of geothermal home heating may be high, but the system is eco-friendly and reduces heating and cooling bills considerably. Read More

Progress $ K
Save Money High $607/yr (60% heat/cool cost/yr)
Effort Med 4 days (install)
Investment High $14,000 (cost minus tax credit)
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How To Improve Watershed Watershed Help Tips

10 Ways to Help Your Watershed

A clean and well-managed watershed doesn’t just mean clean drinking water. Do your part to keep land and water clean and you could reap financial benefits too. Read More

Progress C E K
Effort Med 1 wknd
Investment Low $350 (100 sq ft rain garden)
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Smart Growth Development

Smart Growth: A Key to Sustainable Development

Here’s why sustainable development could mean more cash in your pocket, not less. Read More

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