Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm discusses Water Harvesting. Learn how to harvest rainwater, graywater and storm water that runs down the street curb. Plus condensate from air conditioning units. All can be used to water outdoor landscapes and reduce your water use.
Graywater is any water that goes down the sink. Except the kitchen sink and toilet.
Best practices for graywater harvesting, which is legal in Arizona, can be found HERE
Fox Valley Electric’s Randy Cole discusses a complete power solution for your home that means uninterrupted power if the utility power goes down.
Solar, Generator and Battery storage system custom designed to the size of your home. A power trifecta!
Solar panels means you’re not disconnected from the grid. Randy explains a smart inverter switch that cuts power from the grid and uses generator and battery power.
Some cost estimates are based on size and lifestyle of the home.
Rosie discusses getting your roof ready for monsoon season. Starting with a history of roofing in Arizona dating back to the 1950’s.
Tips on inspection and maintenance of pitched roofs and foam roofs. Plus why its a good idea to install gutters to keep moisture away from the foundation.
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Outdoor Living Hour – Urban Farming with Greg Peterson
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Homeowner Topic: Home Energy Trifecta | Solar, Battery, And Generator
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Homeowner Topic: Open Lines!Got a question? Call In! Chat with Rosie & Romey!
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Farmer Greg Peterson of the 
Last week Central and Southern Arizona residents endured 115 to 118-degree temperatures. Thankfully, we did not experience brownouts from the load thousands of air conditioning units put on the energy providers’ systems. However, the monsoons are on their way which means in addition to the heat, we will have humidity, rain, and lightning. These scenarios can prevent the energy from flowing to your home. What if you or someone in your household requires oxygen 24/7 or has a medical condition that requires the home environment to stay cool and dry? What do you do if the power goes out? Thankfully, there are options…
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