The problem with alternative energies is that most people can’t afford them, while as a society we can’t afford not to have them. Fortunately, as the technologies progress they become more affordable and easier to obtain, but systems that provide energy for your day-to-day necessities still carry a hefty price tag. Are the prices currently […]
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The West Coast Hippie Project – Distributed Energy
There has been a lot of talk about renewable energy recently, and much of it has been in the form of various governments and big corporations getting ready to cash in on the green wave. Multi billion dollar megawatt solar power generating plants are some of the latest projects being planned and built around the […]
Red Tape Pollution
Let’s face it – Canada is not sustainable. The way we’re treating our country is something we just cannot keep doing if we want our children to live decent lives. We’re stripping forests, messing with water supplies, overfishing seas, and generally polluting like there’s no tomorrow. But perhaps worst of all, we have laws that […]
Westcoast Hippie Project: Electric Cars
The first things many people think of when they hear "electric vehicle”, are slow, small, and limited. However, you don’t have to look far to realize how outdated those assumptions are. Advances have been made over the last several years that make electric vehicles (EVs) faster and more versatile, with range capabilities similar to our […]