Energy News Updates –

biomass pellet equipment Biomass is a general term used to describe any natural based material which can be used as a fuel source Oil plus gas are made from natural based life forms from thousands of years ago and are not component of the current carbon cycle they are therefore not regarded as wood One of the most common materials …

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Looking For Advice About Alternative Energy Sources

Electricity is consumed in large amounts in today’s world. One of the main reasons for this is the rapid change of technology. When a high number of hi tech equipment, vehicles, etc enters the market, the people are inclined to purchase it. In the past although governments did not stress about it, a shortage of natural resources in the long …

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The Pros and Cons of Geothermal Heat – Look at the Basics

C. Mark Babcock asked: Is geothermal heat right for you? If you are looking to upgrade your heating system and being ‘earth-friendly’ is important to you, then you will be considering geothermal as an alternative. The basics of geothermal is to tap into the earth’s constant temperature and use this to heat and cool your home. By running an intricate …

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Are You Thinking About a Geothermal Cooling System?

RJ Current asked: Geothermal cooling systems are the perfect way to green your home and save money.?? But how does it work and how much money can you actually save? Let’s Start With How A Regular Air Conditioner Works. Like a geothermal system, they are basically a heat pump that draws the heat out of your home and radiates it …

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Geothermal Technology For Heating and Cooling

Dean Novosat asked: What’s special about geothermal technology for heating and cooling? There are a lot of things about geothermal technology for heating and cooling that sets it apart from other technologies with regards to heating and cooling as a rule. Geothermal technology for heating and cooling offers way more advantages than other conventional means available to both heat and …

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Geothermal Energy – Untapped Unlimited Renewable Energy From The Earth

Abhishek Agarwal asked: With people looking for more and more ways to find renewable energy sources, many don’t realize they are standing on top of one of the greatest energy resources on the planet. The Earth’s core is at an unbearable temperature, hotter than anyone could possibly even fathom. This heat builds up so much pressure in the Earth’s core …

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Energy News Updates –

When is wind energy expected to be easily accessible to the general public? Peter T asked What is keeping wind power from widespread use and when is it expected to be easily accessible to the general public Solar power how to build a wood gas generator Want a way to keep money Something that has not been released for existence …

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Choosing Appliances With Energy Star Ratings

Energy Star is a voluntary marking program created to offer people facts on the relative energy savings of various products. This program started with tags for computer components, yet expanded to incorporate residential heating and air conditioning systems, home building products and kitchen appliances. Another good type to see are the Breville Juice Extractors. The United States Department of Energy …

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Home Solar Power – Your Own Solar Powered Home?

Anthony Dempster asked: Home Solar Power is becoming increasingly popular. If you’ve ever sat at your desk and used a solar powered calculator, you’ve probably marveled at the fact that it can operate without the need for batteries. If such a small solar panel can power a calculator, what can a larger solar panel do? A lot – it could …

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How To Evaluate Energy Star Ratings

Energy Star is a voluntary advertising program made to offer the general public data on the comparative energy efficiency of certain products. The Energy Star program started with informational tags for computer components, then grew to feature residential heating and air conditioning products, home constructing materials and kitchen appliances. Another good type to see are the Breville Juice Extractors. The …

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Saving Money With Solar Powered LED Lighting

To add to the energy savings of its LED lighting system, Cardinal use reflective concrete to reduce heat absorption in its new parking lot. The black top that was used in the site’s previous parking lot was ground and recycled.

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Geothermal Heat Pumps and Radiant Heating – An Absolutely Fabulous Combination

D. Floyd Kolb asked: Geothermal Heat Pumps are usually associated with hot air heating and air conditioning. In climates that very seldom need air conditioning you need to concentrate more on heating. There is a very good way to use geothermal technology for very efficient and comfortable heating. Radiant floor heating can very easily be combined with a geothermal heat …

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Alternative Energy Updates –

pakistan solar water heating system Farooq Raza Qadri asked SOLAR ENERGY Today in Pakistan we are facing shortage of almost every basic need of life like water gas and especially electricity It is the worst conditions we are facing now a days The reason for that is well we all know THE REASONS don t we Few days back I …

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Use of Solar Systems For Home Purposes

Solar systems have become a good and an increasingly attractive renewable source of energy for the home. This is due to three basic reasons; specifically, the ever growing costs of energy from conventional sources, the falling costs of improved solar panels for homes and incentives offered by governments that make green energy an attractive choice. In the U.S., more than …

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Biodiesel de la basura TVE 24h ECOFA

agnux asked: ECOFA is a new fuel, which due to its origin, its production and its solution to the inherent problems in any kind of organic waste, specially the urban solid waste, it is called ‘eco.combustible’ adding FA (initials of Francisco Angulo) in honor of his discoverer This is its definition: Ecofa biofuel is a subgroup of biofuels that comes …

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Alt E Updates –

straw pellets price A biomass pellet machine is used to compress wood residues into biomass pellets Biomass pellets have quite a lot of different uses including energy pellets animal bedding as well as even BBQ pellets The process of producing wood pellets in a wood pellet machine relies on the basic principles of heat along with pressure Heat is required …

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Cleantech Group Reveals Its 2010 Global Cleantech 100 List of the Most Promising Private Clean Technology Companies on the Planet

Cleantech Group Reveals Its 2010 Global Cleantech 100 List of the Most Promising Private Clean Technology Companies on the PlanetSAN FRANCISCO and LONDON – October 13, 2010 – Cleantech Group™, LLC, the leading global research, advisory, and events firm focused on cleantech innovation, today unveiled the second, annual Global Cleantech 100 at the Cleantech Forum® New York. The Global Cleantech …

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Need to Reduce Energy Consumption to Save Money? Cut Back On ‘Standby’ Drain!

It’s easy to cut this costly power draw by unplugging these devices when they’re not in use. Of course, for some electronics, like clocks, televisions and the other devices related to them, cordless phones and the like, this can be very inconvenient. For example, if you unplug your alarm clock, the time settings will be erased and you will have …

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California Voters – VOTE NO on Prop 23, the DIRTY ENERGY PROPOSITION

If you live in California and vote, please consider this as you go to vote next month: On November 2nd, the voters of California will be asked to make a choice that may very well determine the future of clean power in the United States. As many of you may be aware, several out of state oil companies have invested …

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Choosing Alternative Energy Companies For Future Generations

Alternative energy is a huge issue in our existence now. Where formerly we were contented in our stupidity of what conventional resources of power were doing to the environment, now we have to look to alternative energy companies for the next phase of our energy resources. When it comes to alternative energy companies, there are quite a few to make …

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