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How to Make a Solar Energy Cooker

Teach your children about using renewable energy and helping the planet all while having a fun time and cooking dinner. Make a solar energy cooker and demonstrate to your children how much energy the sun produces. You can use simple materials that you probably already have at home to build the cooker. Set it in an outdoor spot that receives plenty of sunlight, and use it to cook simple foods, such as hotdogs, English muffin pizzas or to boil water.

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Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Improvements

Implementing energy-efficient improvements in your home not only helps the environment, but it keeps your wallet filled too. Along with long-term energy savings, you will save money through tax credits. The federal government actively promotes its energy-efficiency tax-credit programs to lead American homes toward increased energy efficiency.

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Solar Oven Cooking

Use a solar oven to cook foods and save energy at home. A solar oven relies on the heat from the sun to cook food. Even though the ovens don’t get nearly as hot as a regular gas or electric oven, you can safely cook almost anything in one, provided you have patience and a sunny area near your home. Several types of solar ovens exist, from the simple box design to the more complicated parabolic cooker. Cooking instructions are the same for each design, though food will cook more quickly in a parabolic oven.