For a guy who makes fun of global warming, you’d think I wouldn’t have all of this renewable energy at my house.

With wind and solar energy being my  only source of electricity, and passive solar and a wood stove my choice of heat, I’m an enigma to a lot of people I know.

No, we didn’t get rebates, tax credits, or any government help when putting up our system. As a matter of fact, the government just makes it harder to do a renewable energy system. (But we can talk about that another time.)

Our tracking system for the solar panels is gas operated, and uses no electricity. The kids love “hanging on the panels” like playing on a swing, to move them on cold mornings. A bucket of rocks is faster and easier.

My son Caleb, and I installed the entire system by ourselves. It works beautifully, running a well pump, computers, and lights all over the house and garage.

Come by sometime for a tour. We’d love to show you how you can lead the way in your community using alternative energy sources.

This has nothing at all to do with global warming.