Solar Power For Houses - Is Homemade System The Way To Go?
In this age and time, more and more people are on the lookout for methods to harness alternative renewable energies to reduce their carbon footprint ... electricity. In recent times there’s a growing requirement for green sources of energy. However ... - these alternatives are based on replenish-able energy. Solar electricity technology as an example [more...]
Date: 2009-04-08 00:45:01
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Green Jobs
Michael Levi is skeptical : The fundamental problem is that there's no solid evidence that green policies—even those aimed explicitly at creating ... windmill-counting ignores an important fact: Every unit of energy generated from alternative sources displaces a similar amount generated by traditional means, so forgoing those other energy sources me [more...]
Date: 2009-04-05 21:04:00
The storage challenge
In many respects, electric vehicles (EVs) are a classic example of a pivotal technological breakthrough in need of a few key breakthroughs of its own. EV's have the potential to transform renewable energy sources into very real alternatives ... of the renewable energy world. A flexible, widely applicable form of energy storage could very well [more...]
Date: 2009-04-03 08:28:00
Scientists Say Brown Mass Hanging Over Asia Not As Racist As You Think
Seoul, South Korea - Professors at the Stockholm University in Sweden claim the burning of biomass is causing a brown cloud to hang over South Asia ... anything we say. Literally no way what-so-ever.”“We could give them easy alternative energy sources,” said a spokesman for the Department of Energy. “But why bother? Everyone knows the end of the world [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 11:12:11
Indie film spotlight: Belonging
From Free-Will Productions comes Belonging , a scientific and spiritual journey into humanity's footprint on the Earth ... should be towards achieving long-term sustainability, and whether looking for alternative energy sources ... , the film examines the impact excessive energy has on humans, animals and the environment [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 10:59:34
Solar Yard Lights: Eco-Friendly and Energy Saving
by Ryan McCall Alternative energy sources such as solar lighting are not only environmentally friendly, ... in that installing devices that use solar power is quick and easy. Find a site that gets a lot of sunlight ... the day, solar energy is collected in batteries, requiring no additional wiring. This compares [more...]
Date: 2009-04-06 15:00:05
Be Cautious When Buying and Exercise Machine
There are a few things to think about when purchasing fitness equipment . Don’t fall for all the claims that you read in the adverts! ... Sunglasses DIY Solar Energy - A Reliable Source Of Alternative Energy. Babydolls – How Many [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 23:00:56
Energy Learning Curve Survey Finds Americans Support Wide Array of Proposed Energy Policies, But Are Not Yet Ready to Make Tradeoffs
At least 10 major energy proposals that would provide incentives for energy efficiency, ... and stay low, we don’t need to be worried about finding alternative sources of energy ,” and fully 53% “ ... reduce gasoline usage and support alternative energy have the support of more than two-thirds [more...]
Date: 2009-04-05 12:30:00
Cost Works Against Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources in Time of Recession
Windmills and solar panel arrays have become symbols of America’s growing interest in alternative energy ... of tackling climate change — will almost certainly raise electricity prices, experts say. And increasing ... to consumers. And wind and solar power are generally more expensive than the fossil fuels [more...]
Date: 2009-03-30 12:05:00
Plotting A National Grid Overhaul
Earlier today, I went down to the National Clean Energy Project conference, where an array of Democratic politicians, administration officials, ... to promote alternative energy sources like solar, wind, and geothermal "will all mean nothing ... and energy bigwigs were discussing the need for a new, modernized, electric grid in the United [more...]
Date: 2009-02-23 19:09:00
Why You Should Install Solar Power Panels For Your Residence
Today there are an increasing number of people who are turning to alternative sources for energy ... with a solar panel which runs almost each facet of the home. It’s more efficient that traditional energy ... for electricity. One such alternative for electricity and power generation is solar power. It’s not only [more...]
Date: 2009-04-01 06:16:43
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I can wait a week to get back on that wagon. You never know when you’ll need the buying power to purchase a home, a car, ... material and you will do well. Alternative energy companies will use the mechanism of capitalism to create energy through alternate sources. [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 19:38:42
The Conservation Imperative - Part II: Energy Limits to Growth and the Path to Sustainability
While this report is focused on the prospects for alternative energy sources to replace fossil fuels, it is useful to apply the above criteria first to oil, coal, and gas so that comparisons can be made with their potential replacements. Oil . As the world’s current primary energy source, oil fuels nearly all global transportation—cars, [more...]
Date: 2009-02-18 22:07:00
New Jersey Customer-Sited Renewable Energy Rebates
New Jersey is commited to alternative energy development. Below is an outline of the updated rebate program ... for all technologies) Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: Remains with project owner Funding Source ... . Should you want to know more about structuring your investment in alternative energy, contact [more...]
Date: 2009-03-29 02:34:58
Cost works against alternative and renewable energy sources in time of recession
Windmills and solar panel arrays have become symbols of America's growing interest in alternative energy. Yet as Congress begins debating new rules to restrict carbon dioxide emissions and promote electricity produced from renewable sources, an underlying question is how much more Americans [more...]
Date: 2009-03-28 17:47:22
Alternative Energy Sources at Home
Though you may not be able to completely offset your energy needs by using do-it-yourself energy methods, you can definitely save a lot of money, ... professional help and manage to save over hundreds of dollars a month. 1. Solar panels Getting solar energy via solar panels has been around for quite some time now, but the technology got very [more...]
Date: 2009-03-21 17:00:18
Alternative Energy Sources Now!!!
… just not in my backyard. WASHINGTON -- California's Mojave Desert may seem ideally suited for solar energy production, ... to develop renewable energy. Nineteen companies have submitted applications to build solar ... but concern over what several proposed projects might do to the aesthetics of the region [more...]
Date: 2009-03-23 14:32:00
Friday's Photos - Green Resort and Spa
_ _ Solage Calistoga - where comfortable meets chic - located in Calistoga , CA. (just a few miles up the road from my house) ... space furnishings _ 5. On-site geothermal water is used to produce radiant heating in the Spa ... -from alternative energy sources such as solar panels on rooftops to chemical free bath products. Too cool [more...]
Date: 2009-04-03 12:02:00
An electric workout through pedal power
After classes, Sally Peach, a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has a long list of to-dos ... has been a small-time alternative-energy source for ages. Many innovators have tried to tap the simple ... are unreliable. But few designs have stuck. People aren’t willing to exert much energy just to run [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 16:26:51
Save Money By Installing Solar Power in Your House
by David Smith The energy sources we use today are consuming the planet and will eventually run out ... knowledge of tools and access to a hardware store can do it. Alternative energy is low-maintenance ... . We will eventually have to switch to renewable energy sources, but many people won’t do so until [more...]
Date: 2009-04-03 07:59:16
What is Biomass Electricity and is it Green?
In the race to find a sustainable source of alternative energy, many heads are turning towards biomass electricity ... to the hope that there will be a more significant demand for this unique method of energy production. Biomass ... to things such as drying out vegetables, making the entire process remarkably energy efficient [more...]
Date: 2009-03-12 14:20:00
Cost Works Against Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources in Time of … - Star News Online
WASHINGTON — Windmills and solar panel arrays have become symbols of America’s growing interest in alternative energy. Yet as Congress begins debating new rules to restrict carbon dioxide emissions and promote electricity produced from renewable ... Related posts: Cost Works Against Alternative and Renewable [more...]
Date: 2009-03-29 10:20:00
Energy efficiency vs. production
The March 26 Wall Street Journal published an excellent piece on how electricity companies are rethinking power plant plans and providing an ... of energy, we have the technology and ability to make massive reductions in our usage — some claim that such reductions would preempt the need for alternative sources which by themselves are energy intensi [more...]
Date: 2009-03-26 20:01:27
Dr. J.’s Commentary: U.S. Energy Policy: A Brief History
November 27, 2008 — dandelionsalad by Steven Jonas, MD featured writerDandelion SaladBuzzflash.com November 26, 2008 It is often said that the United States “has no energy policy,” that we “ ... and more importantly, alternate and renewable energy sources. Well the last two parts are true; the first [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 10:54:40
Producing Your Own Electricity through Solar and Wind Power
by Ashley Patrick One big factor that hinders people in their quest for alternative energy sources is the amount of money involved ... on investment before any profit is realized in building a solar or a wind power system. Nonetheless ... an outside company to do it for you. Ultimately, the advantages of solar and wind power must first [more...]
Date: 2009-02-14 08:13:37
Lower Your Electric Bill With A Wind Power Generator
With oil prices starting to go up again, now may be the time to start looking into alternative energy sources again ... . President Obama put several billion dollars in the latest budget for clean renewable energy. This is to reduce our reliance on foreign oil and fossil fuels. In our current state we are at the ... [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 07:08:06
Celebrating Earth Month in L.A.
Want to celebrate Earth Month, but aren’t sure where to start? Check out our list of Earth Day events happening throughout Los Angeles ... Series 2009: Energy Reform A Look at Clean Technologies, Alternative Fuels and Renewable Sources ... : The Economy. Climate Change. Jobs. Energy: Climate Conversations on Earth Day - Metro Headquarters [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 13:04:36
Solar Energy Facts & Fun
It seems like evryone is interested in alternative energy now days. One of the oldest and well known free energy source is the sun ... . Solar energy has come a long way and can be found in many products around the house. Many are even converting their home to solar power and selling ... [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 06:12:47
Energy conference brings 600 to Appleton
A group of participants in the Wiscosnin Wind Energy Supply Chain Seminar toured the Froward Wind Energy Center (pictured above) ... technology," he said. Besides wind, the state also should capitalize on other alternative energy sources ... -Crescent: APPLETON — Gov. Jim Doyle wants Wisconsin to be the nation's hub for wind energy development [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 18:01:00
Solar Water Heating Pays For Itself Five Times Over
An analysis of the engineering and economics for a solar water-heating system shows it to have a payback period of just two years, ... technological approaches to alternative energy sources, such as photovoltaic cells for solar power ... from the sun rather than including a waste energy-conversion step.They have compared solar hot-water production [more...]
Date: 2009-03-14 08:00:31
Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/6/2009
Tuan Jim sends an string of important news articles about the gas pipeline crisis caused by the deadlock between Russia and Ukraine. He notes that the affected countries are dusting off alternative sources of energy — fuel oil and nuclear reactors — for electricity generation.Thanks to AA, Abu Elvis, C. Cantoni, Erick Stakelbeck [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 04:50:00
Obtaining Jet Charter Services That Are Eco Friendly
by Chris ChanningIt is estimated that flights around the world amount up to around 10% of all harmful emissions released ... environment in the future.The process of saving the environment stars even before you make ... their factories based on clean sources of energy- such as that of solar power or other alternative energies [more...]
Date: 2009-03-31 21:24:48
Create Your Own Do-It-Yourself Solar Panels
As people become more aware of environmental issues, alternative sources of energy are getting more attention ... client. Fortuitously this has changed lately, and a commercial 100-watt solar panel can be bought ... for your budget, then you’ll be pleased to know that rather than purchasing a solar panel [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 01:44:59
Cracking the wall in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution stunned those of us here at the Heartland Institute April 5 when it published a letter from Heartland friend James ... of fossil fuels by adopting alternative energy sources such as wind and solar. There is no consensus ... teaching and research in areas related to energy policy. In running Jim’s letter, the AJC [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 14:10:26
The mirage of “green jobs”
Barack Obama promised that his cap-and-trade energy policies would fund an explosion of “green jobs” as government pushes for mass-production-capable alternative energy sources. Spain used to think the same thing, but Bloomberg reports that the explosion turned into an implosion (via Barcepundit):Subsidizing renewable energy in the U.S. may [more...]
Date: 2009-03-27 18:54:13
King gets high marks in conservative rankings
Rep. Steve King, R-Kiron, received a near perfect score on the American Conservative Union’s annual rankings of House and Senate members ... s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and tax credits for alternative energy sources. Rep. Bruce Braley ... to compile its ratings reflect a cross-section of issues, including taxes, energy, climate change [more...]
Date: 2009-03-30 16:09:31
Harness The Wind
A couple of weeks ago I was down in Newburyport, MA ( my hometown ) and saw that someone had erected a wind turbine . Not everyone there is happy with the wind turbine , however some get the value and understand that we must utilize alternative energy sources before it’s too late. One of the claims about wind [more...]
Date: 2009-03-24 18:23:27
The B&R Sunday Edition
Was out most of yesterday, editing our upcoming documentary, and will be finishing up this morning ... , has been "summoned" to The White House. A sign of things to come? Cardinal DiNardo of Texas ... Works Against Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources in Time of Recession Ya think? White House [more...]
Date: 2009-03-29 12:13:37
Want to Live Off Grid? Alternative Energy Sources are Available
by Jackie LeeThere used to be some disagreement over the reality of global warming, no longer ... up and there is the sun that produces solar power. The sun’s rays are converted into electricity through solar cells, solar thermal panels, parabolic mirrors and other medium. Let’s look at thermal energy [more...]
Date: 2009-03-22 10:23:31
Why use Pure Essential Oil?
What kind of essential oils are used in aromatherapy these days? ... with wheels skateboards have bearings too DIY Solar Energy - A Reliable Source Of Alternative Energy [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 14:57:08
The Big Green Lie Finally Faces the Light of Day
It appears that Big Media is finally catching on to President Obama’s alternative-energy ruse, ... taxpayers and businesses. And eventually, maybe in our lifetime, renewable sources of energy ... to increase renewable energy than his predecessor…”The Bloomberg piece, in particular, cited the current [more...]
Date: 2009-01-30 11:23:30
Starr Computers to launch solar energy subsidiary
A local Information Technology service provider will shortly be launching a multi-million dollar subsidiary that will provide consumers with access to solar energy as an alternative power source for both domestic and business premises ... which was established with technical support from United States-based consultants and which is being [more...]
Date: 2009-04-03 09:07:49
G-20 protestors plan to fool cops on April 1st
On the sidelines of the G-20 summit meeting are the innovative protests and demonstrations that will attract just about as much attention as the ... with “out of order” stickers. They will campaign against the use of fossil fuels over alternative energy sources. CLIMATE CHANGE: Protesting under [more...]
Date: 2009-04-01 04:18:13
Yes We Can…Put Off Tough Decisions
President Obama, like all men of his stature and station, ... on its energy plan despite the economic crisis. The plan’s centerpiece is a $150 billion investment over ten years to promote private sector development of alternative sources of energy, which, according [more...]
Date: 2009-04-03 03:31:36
Exxon-Mobile Claims Distribution Rights to Sun
Tuesday, 1 Apr 2009 7:00 pm EDT DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (Reuters) ... Ahmadinejad was seen busily consulting his scientists to see if the American company’s claim included nuclear ... . “As you know, the President is a strong proponent of alternative energy sources. In addition [more...]
Date: 2009-04-01 08:00:37
End of the ride
For a brief period in time, it seemed that the Chinese project to reduce carbon emissions and develop alternative sources of energy had gathered real ... of photovoltaic cells (incubating solar panel manufacturing giants like Suntech and Trina Solar in the process [more...]
Date: 2009-04-01 04:43:55
Homemade Wind Generator for Energy Savings
by Davion W Making a homemade wind generator may sound like a complicated method, but with a few helpful tips, ... thousands of dollars. Other sources of alternative energy include solar power generators, but not everyone can afford the high-priced solar panels. A wind homemade generator demands much less expense [more...]
Date: 2009-03-08 09:01:58
Intel Spin-off SpectraWatt Sets Up in NY
Back in June of 2008, Intel spun off an internal research project into the independent company SpectraWatt Inc ... investment in solar, wind, and other alternative energy sources will really turn around the sagging ... module producers, aiming to advance PV tech and reduce the cost of solar energy generation [more...]
Date: 2009-04-07 13:59:20
Shell Oil to Planet Earth: Drop Dead
The Guardian reports on some admirable candor from the paladins at Shell Oil, ... emissions from Shell's controversial and energy-intensive oil sands projects in northern Canada ... it is dropping its much-publicized work on alternative energy sources – because the bucks just aren't big enough [more...]
Date: 2009-03-20 11:57:58
Why You Should Install Solar Power Panels For Your House
Today there are an increasing number of people that are turning to alternative sources for energy ... with a solar panel which runs virtually every aspect of the home. It’s more effective that conventional ... to build solar panel for their homes. It’s comparatively [more...]
Date: 2009-03-30 06:18:52
