http://greeninharlem.com/2009/02/led-lighting-panned-in-new-york-times.html In what can't be good for the LED manufacturers, the NY Times says candidly what many people have experienced: that LED lighting isn't ready just yet. There are other choices, to be sure, but it's tough to determine the right efficient lighting for the right job.

http://greeninharlem.com/2008/04/wind-power-for-our-brownstone.html Interesting article showing new design options for residential wind turbines. Older propeller-style turbines are not bird and animal friendly. These turbines appear as a solid object to birds, so they don't fly into them. They have low inertia, so can be used in low wind areas. Power generation from 500w - 3Kw. Could be a good supplement to solar.