Using the Sun for Power – How It Works

With massive rebate programs and tax credits being issued by state and federal governments, using the sun to generate electricity is very popular. So, how does it work? Generating electricity from the sun is all about converting sunlight into power. Importantly, the process has nothing to do with converting the heat produced by sunlight into energy. This common misconception leads …

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Foreclosures Caused by Rising Energy Costs

Almost daily, you hear news reports about the increasing numbers of homes in foreclosure. What you don’t hear reported is how increasing energy costs are so often the cause of this devastating problem. Are you losing your home because you cant afford to pay your energy bills and your mortgage? If you arent facing foreclosure can you afford temperature settings …

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Introducing Your Family to Solar Energy

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Jim Fritz asked: One of the difficulties that solar and renewable energy have faced in the past is that it requires people to learn about it. People are busy and they are also reluctant to change and learn. It is much easier to get energy from traditional sources that seem to “magically” transfer power and …

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Solar and Wind Power Solutions

Solar and wind power solutions are on the minds of a lot of people these days with energy costs soaring and the threat of global warming hitting close to home. Solar and wind power solutions can not only save you a great deal of money on your energy bills but can also help in the effort to save the environment. …

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Hybrid Electric Car: A Promising Technology for a Promising Future for the Environment

Hilal Abdelwali asked: A hybrid-electric vehicle, or HEV, combines an electrical energy storage system with an occupied means of generating electrical energy, usually through the consumption of some type of fuel. Each type of HEV has its own operating quality and chosen design practices, as well as advantages and disadvantages. The development of interior ignition engine vehicles, especially in automobiles, …

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Solar Powered Vehicles – Alternative Energy Sources

Steven Magill asked: Steven Magill Years ago, no one ever thought that solar powered vehicles are even possible. There are solar-powered calculators or solar batteries that can run small devices but as for solar-powered car engines, many have remained skeptical until they finally saw actual vehicles that run on the energy of the sun created for exhibits in various science …

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Green Nanotech

Steve Jurvetson: Green nano solutions Decoding DNA from the ocean At the GoingGreen conference in Sausalito, Calif., Steve Jurvetson of Draper Fisher Jurvetson describes the acceleration of computer and genetic technology through Moore’s law, and then outlines nature-inspired methods for building nanotech. He also explains why decoding DNA from the ocean is important to green tech’s future. What do you …

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Easy, Cheap Home Energy Saving Tips

Home energy saving tips are not just for people with old homes that suck up energy because they haven’t been well insulated or the electricity hasn’t been upgraded in 40 years. Home energy saving tips are not just for people who live in nine bedroom homes with bowling alleys in the basement. Home energy saving tips are for everybody who …

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Solar Power For A Greener America

Arnold Hexden asked: Solar power has many more uses around your home than just solar heating. The technology has made significant advances and you can now cook, heat your pool and even refrigerate your groceries using energy from the sun. However, your solar home may have issues that you may be unaware of. In this article, we’ll talk about the …

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Can IT Be Green?

Making the case for green IT For CIOs, does energy-efficient mean cost-efficient? At the GoingGreen conference in Sausalito, Calif., technology executives discuss the motives behind going green. Jim Swartz, chief information officer of Sybase, says smaller and more energy-efficient technology is cost-effective. Rob Ober, an LSI fellow, says the issue is more complicated: IT managers can buy a more efficient …

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Making Wind And Solar Power A Breeze

Arnold Hexden asked: With the advent of solar and wind power consumers are changing the way they look at powering their homes. Instead of using polluting fossil fuels, many environmentally conscious people are turning to these clean and renewable energy sources to power their homes and businesses. In this article, we’ll detail how wind and solar energy works and how …

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paneles de energía solar para el hogar

Algo inclina sobre los paneles de energía solar para el hogar Cuando la gente primero mira en los productos de energía solar caseros ella tiende para conseguir excitada excesivamente en el dinero que ella ahorrará cuando el proyecto encima. Hay mucho considerar cuando usted está mirando en los paneles de energía solar para el hogar y en cierto modo tener …

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How to Build a Windmill for Power

Do you want to know how to build a windmill for power? Many people do and there are people all over the internet with advice on how to build a windmill for power, but only a few actually tell you how to build a windmill for power. So if you can’t find the instructions on the internet, what can you …

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26 Feng Shui Secrets – Review

26 Feng Shui Secrets – Review In today’s world, people are becoming more and more much familiar with the art of Feng Shui. Feng Shui enthusiasts believe that by using Feng Shui method in your home you can make an intense influence on your whole life. Feng Shui may improve your love life, your happiness and even your financial condition. …

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Going Green – Vinod Khosla On Clean Tech

Green VC discusses eco challenges At the GoingGreen conference in Sausalito, Calif., Vinod Khosla of Khosla Ventures offers his views on environmental challenges facing the world and how clean tech needs to deliver real results. He also criticizes the current green movement as more about style than substance. What do you think? Comment on Vinod’s analysis below.

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How Can My Fireplace Affect My Health?

Many people love the look of fireplaces in their homes. Having a fireplace creates a warm, inviting feel that makes visitors feel at ease, and creates a centerpiece that enhances the décor of any room. Although fireplaces are usually good for your home’s energy, there are a couple of situations where having a fireplace can actually drain the positive energy …

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Great Time For a Chimney Check!

Think of all those energy bills that will soon be coming your way! They are bound to be more expensive than last year’s bills, we all know that. Efficiency in the home heating arena is even more crucial now as the price of energy and food goes up and wages hover around in the same place! When you have been …

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Important Tips for Installing Radiant Barrier and the Reasons Why We Should

Radiant barrier is a relatively new product that consumers are slowly becoming aware of. It consists of a reflective composition placed in your attic that reflects heat before it enters your home. Our government, universities as well as independent laboratories have tested this new energy saving product and it works. People seem to have a hard time believing that their …

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How To Conserve Water Usage Under Drought Circumstances

We’re all feeling the financial pinch in a tough economy and looking for creative, lower cost energy saving tips, whether those include a more efficient furnace, low-energy appliances, replacement heater and AC unit, or other pressing home needs. One opportunity, though, that is often overlooked is saving on water. If you live in an area where droughts are common, then …

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