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Rich

Rich Dana loves to build things, to tinker on things, and to grow things. After more than a decade as a historic building remodeler in Brooklyn, New York, he and his wife Ericka moved to their back-to-the-land dream home (and fixer-uper nightmare), an 1870s farmhouse on 15 acres in eastern Iowa that they call “Catnip Farm.” For the last 18 years, Rich has specialized in super-efficient historical renovations and solar PV installation. He is working to convert much of the farm into perennial food crops like nut trees and berries, and he helps Ericka out with her heirloom seed project. His latest passion is learning to sew.

Resources, Solar

Burning Question – Is My Property Right for Solar?

One thing that I have learned over the years from talking to homeowners, business owners and even apartment renters, is that they like the idea of using solar energy. They would use solar energy if …

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Written by: Rich

May 27, 2014

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Electrical, Green, Solar

Solar Attic Fans – a Little Solar Brings a Lot of Savings

As an experienced solar installer and a notorious cheapskate, I am often asked, “How can we start using renewable energy in our home without spending a ton of money?” Okay, not those exact words, but …

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Written by: Rich

May 11, 2014

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