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Alternative Energy Vehicles from Alterra Elektromotive in Renick WV. We strive to offer quality and environmentally friendly transportation. An electric cart can go 20 to 40 miles on less than 50 cents worth of electricity, the gasoline equivalent of over 100 miles per gallon. These electrics can be recharged from renewable energy sources. The diesels can be run on biodiesel fuel with no net increase of carbon dioxide or global warming effects. We are authorized Fairplay Dealers.

Come join us in the cool eastern mountains of West Virginia for the ninth annual Alterra Knap-in June 10-12, 2011. The event is hosted on a 100 acre farm by Bob Hoffa and Tenley Shewmake. All knappers and primitive technology enthusiasts are welcome. Activities will include knapping, archery, atlatl, and campfire storytelling. Informal demonstrations are welcome and very much appreciated! Check out the links to the right for photos. And info on what to bring. See you in June! .

When you shop at locally owned businesses, your money is re-circulated over and over and creates up to 75 percent more tax revenue to the community and state. Independent businesses raise the standard of living in a community. Alterra Green Scene 2007 Followup.

I ended up abandoning both the 21 day challenge and the Northfield Farms challenge. After a long and productive weekend at Shalimar Farms with fellow students and Sarah Drew I am back on my horsemanship track as well. Had a wonderful ride with Augie this morning.

Sunday, July 14, 2013. On Grid, Off Grid Project Results. the modules in the background are gridtied and some can be switched to DC. Battery wiring is a temporary set up to be upgraded. The next picture is inside the PowerHouse showing the batteries, charge controller, combiner and inverter. Two of the three series relays. Note Enphase microinverter behind timber.