Alternative Energy HQ solar power for homes, wind energy, and bio fuel issues

The New Fuels Alliance (NFA), one of the nation’s leading advocates for advanced biofuels, is warning that California’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions from gasoline may actually increase greenhouse gas emissions and worsen the state’s dependence on dirty fossil fuels.

With the skyrocketing costs of electricity these days, many people are looking for ways to save on their electric bills. Solar and wind energy seems like a viable option, but the preliminary costs can be staggering. One solution that’s becoming more trendy is to make it yourself. There are numerous books that claim to teach you how to do this, …

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: A biodiesel processor is a combination reaction vessel. It is used for producing biodiesel from vegetable oil. An industrial processor is very much considered convenient for production volumes, which can’t produce more than10,000 t/year. The reaction and distillation process of the alcohol is a batch processing. The decantation use to happen continuously. In the industry, a …

There are different ways of making electricity for yourself. Alot of people use wind power and solar power. Wind power is the conversion of wind energy into a useful form, such as electricity, using wind turbines. A wind turbine is a rotating machine which converts the kinetic energy in wind into mechanical energy. If the mechanical energy is used directly …

In a tough economy with high energy costs, most of us are under enormous pressure to save on home expenses anywhere possible. From the installation of new energy efficient furnaces, to replacement windows, to better air conditioners and more, creativity is more in vogue than ever before. Consequently, products such as solar water heaters are gaining in popularity. Like the …

Matt Oconnor asked: With the increasing interest in biodiesel as an alternative fuel for diesel engine cars, further studies are being made in order to discover a means to process such alternative fuels in amounts that will be able to compete with current petroleum based fuels. Unfortunately, biodiesel supply still falls below the increasing demand for it. Partly responsible for …

You can beat the energy crisis and fire your energy company with residential solar power. This article will show you the basics of what renewable energy can do for you. Then check out the links in the article for the specific plans you will need to make it happen.

Electricity bills seem to be on the rise with no relief coming in the near future. No wonder more and more people are looking into installing solar panels in an effort to save money. But, their enthusiasm quickly dissipates when they discover the price of professionally installed panels. It can be overwhelming, and puts solar power out of reach of …

Basic facts about home solar power systems A home solar power system has several standard components they are as follows: * PV Modules or solar panels (to turn solar energy into electricity) * A charge controller (this is an electrical device that prevents batteries from overcharging and from power running from the batteries into the solar panels). * Batteries, to …

Green and the Green economy are not just ideas or fringe movements anymore. The Green Economy is real and thriving. Find out about the Green Festivals that celebrate this green economy.

Daniel Roshard asked: In a world where people rely heavily on diesel-powered engines to perform many functions for both agriculture and other known industries, it no longer comes as a surprise if there is a limited supply of derivatives of diesel fuels with traces of petroleum. Besides the (over)exhaustion of reserves of petroleum fuels, improbability in petroleum sources and supply …

Users can now install solar panels in their homes and reduce their electric bills while preserving nature at the same time Although this technology gives countless of benefits, people are still hesitant to use this mostly because of the installation fee and its functionality. Site location, orientation of the house, obstructions to the sunlight, climate and weather are all going …

It is important to realize that solar electricity systems work intermittently or only when the sun hits them. This is not a problem if you utilize battery backup systems or are connected to the grid. Installing a solar electricity system can also come with an initially high investment cost and it can take years before the system pays for itself. However, with net metering and government funded rebates, many are able to pay off systems much more quickly.

Solar energy panels have become more affordable in recent years making it a viable alternative energy option for savvy home owners looking for savings on their monthly utility bills and the environmentally conscious who also enjoy the financial advantage, but focus more on the benefits solar energy panels have on global warming and independence from fossil fuels.

Ed Ring Even if California only ends up with 25% renewable electricity within the next decade or two, there is going to be a staggering amount of investment pouring into wind and solar power, and with intermittent sources of energy, massive storage infrastructure is just as necessary as the generating infrastructure. In our analysis of Prop. 7, California’s Proposition 7, …

How would you react if your neighbor told you she was going to build wind turbines? Pretty impressed? The truth is that it is not difficult to build wind turbines and many homeowners are taking the challenge to build their own wind turbines as a cost-effective means to utilizing renewable energies. It isn’t exactly snap-your-fingers easy to build wind turbines …

Sources of electricity are everywhere in the world. Worldwide, there is a range of energy resources available to generate electricity. These energy resources fall into two main categories, often called renewable and non-renewable energy resources. Each of these resources can be used as a source to generate electricity, which is a very useful way of transferring energy from one place …

With the rising energy costs and effects of global warming so prevalent today, many people are wondering if there is truth to the concept of renewable energy technology.

Today’s most significant sources of power is the wind energy It is fueled by the wind, meaning it doesn’t pollute the air unlike power plants which depends on combustion of fossil fuels like natural gas and coal. Wind is formed by the heating of the atmosphere and the earth’s rotation, making it an inexhaustible and least expensive renewable energy source today.

bill smoyer asked: The fuel industry has tremendously hurt many industries.  One that it directly affects is the landscape and lawn care industry.  Especially the lawn side of the business which is the division that is able to create a strong consistent weekly income.   There is a large fuel expense that is associated with the lawn side due to the …