033 Going Off-The-Grid: Energy Conversion and Power Efficiency - The Prepper Podcast
Summary: <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Living-Off-the-Grid-in-Hawaii-cabin.jpg"></a>Today I give the first of a series about going off the grid. I discuss energy conversion and power efficiency and why you should look at it BEFORE going off grid.<br> <br> * Housekeeping:<br> <br> * <a href="http://theprepperpodcast.com/zello">zello</a><br> * First Aid Kit and Trauma Kit Webinar coming soon<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * News Segment by J.Bradbury of PreparePDX.com (Let me know if you like this segment and maybe we can make it a regular thing):<br> <br> * GMO Video: Josephine County Measure 17-58 Leadership Recap<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK9bACCPI4A&feature=share">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK9bACCPI4A&feature=share</a><br> <br> <br> * Two Oregon Counties Vote to Ban Genetically Engineered Crops Despite Massive Contributions by Monsanto and Corporate Agribusiness<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_30081.cfm">http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_30081.cfm</a><br> <br> <br> * Boil alert… Is Portland ready for a disaster? Experts say no (J.Bradbury<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.katu.com/news/local/Is-Portland-ready-for-a-major-disaster-260608591.html">http://www.katu.com/news/local/Is-Portland-ready-for-a-major-disaster-260608591.html</a><br> <br> <br> * Financial: The Size Of The Derivatives Bubble Hanging Over The Global Economy Hits A Record High<br> <br> * <a href="http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/archives/the-size-of-the-derivatives-bubble-hanging-over-the-global-economy-hits-a-record-high">http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/archives/the-size-of-the-derivatives-bubble-hanging-over-the-global-economy-hits-a-record-high</a><br> <br> <br> * Mudslide: Colorado 4 MILE LONG Landslide<br> <br> * <a href="http://youtu.be/1o9cvLE66ps">http://youtu.be/1o9cvLE66ps</a><br> <br> <br> * 3 missing in Mesa County mudslide<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/2014/05/25/large-mudslide-mesa-county/9584285/">http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/2014/05/25/large-mudslide-mesa-county/9584285/</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Different Parts to Going Off-Grid<br> <br> * Lower Power Consumption or Energy Use of your home<br> * Consider which alternative power option works for you<br> * What you need to know about batteries and battery banks<br> * Everything you need to know about inverters<br> * Many other items that we need to create a great battery bank<br> * But what about Generators?<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Lower Power Consumption and Energy Use of Your Home<br> <br> * Real Cost of off-grid solar system<br> <br> * Panels: $20,000<br> * Batteries: $20,000<br> * 30 years cost recovery<br> <br> <br> * Benefit of off-grid system<br> <br> * Grid-Down Scenario<br> * Regional Disaster<br> * If grid-energy costs go up<br> <br> <br> * You save more on raising efficiency over purchasing power generation.<br> <br> * $40k vs $30k (25k + 5k)<br> * Get real efficiency expert for consulting<br> * Work on effeciency<br> <br> * Seal up cracks in home<br> <br> * windows<br> * doors<br> * attics<br> * basements<br> * fireplaces<br> <br> <br> * Attic insulation<br> <br> * roof pitch<br> * attic vent fan<br> <br> <br> * Seal ductwork<br> <br> * 1/5 of energy costs<br> * our ducts disconnected<br> * duct cleaning<br> <br> <br> * Programmable thermostat<br> <br> * cell phone control<br> * constantly turning it on and off<br> <br> <br> * Energy Efficient windows<br> <br> * over $10k<br> * Wood insulates better than aluminum<br> * Storm Windows is cheaper<br> * Add Blinds or Curtains<br> <br> * winter=black<br> * summer=silver<br> * black curtain=air flow<br> <br> <br> * Efficient doors<br> <br>
