If you are interested in alternative fuel options, I would highly recommend the Earth4Energy Review. The manual will give you step by step instructions on how to make a solar panel and a wind turbine. By constructing a solar panel and wind turbine, one can devise a system to create direct current electricity. The electricity can be stored in a battery or converted to a current to use directly in the home. By following the guidelines in the manual, you can not only save money on utility bills but also make the world a little more “green” by being less dependent upon fossil fuels. It’s time we all became more educated about fuel consumption.