Did you know that solar power is a renewable, clean and cheap source of energy? Once the mystique is removed from the idea of using solar energy to produce power people will began to understand how it all works. This will lead to people seeing how using solar energy to produce power can be looked at as a viable alternative …
Read More »Natural Gas, the Clean Fossil Fuel
Of the fossil fuels, natural gas is the cleanest source of energy to use for many of our every day needs and activities. It plays an important part in reducing pollution so that a clean and healthy environment can be maintained. Because of its almost perfect combustion process, very few byproducts are emitted into the atmosphere as pollutants. The environmentally …
Read More »Ausra Announces 177 Megawatt Solar Thermal Power Agreement with PG&E
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Nov. 5, 2007—Pacific Gas and Electric Company today announced that it has entered into a 177 megawatt solar thermal power purchasing agreement with Ausra Inc. The project, to be located in central California, is being developed by Ausra. “Today’s agreement between PG&E and Ausra highlights how clean energy will create jobs in California while delivering a reliable source …
Read More »The Formation of Oil in the Earth’s Surface
Oil is one of three fossil fuels found in the earth’s surface formed about 300 millions of years ago before the time of the dinosaurs during the Carboniferous Period. At the time, the land was covered with swamps filled with huge trees, ferns, large leafy plants and rich vegetation. The oceans were filled with algae another form of vegetation made …
Read More »Solar power backpack – now this is cool idea
I came across this today and thought to myself now there is a cool idea. Voltaic has created a backpack that is embedded with [tag]solar panels[/tag] which you can use to charge up your gear on the go outdoors. Yeah that’s right solar power on the go on your backpack. Seems they have put enough solar charging juice into these …
Read More »Using The Price Range As A Way Of Seeing The Crude Oil Future
There are many forms of fuel that we can use for our lives and businesses. These sources include electricity, solar energy, fossil fuel and of course oil. More: continued here
Read More »The Toyota Hybrid X
From Japan’s leading car maker comes a hybrid that breaks the mould of conventional hybrids with a car that could just be a conventional comfortable regular four-door, four-seater – with a lot of great looks added. More: continued here
Read More »Steel – The Commodity that Fuels Economies
We can touch it, see it, and feel it everywhere we go. Football teams are named after it. It’s called steel. Read on to find out how this amazing metal fuels our economic growth. More: continued here
Read More »Electricity Crisis Hobbles an India Eager to Ascend
GURGAON, India – This suburb south of New Delhi is where the fruits of India’s economic advance are on full display: sprawling malls, skyscrapers housing India’s acclaimed software companies, condominiums with names as fanciful as Nirvana Country. But this fashionable address of the new India is also a portrait of ambition bumping up against reality, namely an electricity crisis that …
Read More »Energy Efficiency for Climate Controlled Self Storage Steel Buildings
For some time the self storage industry has been moving toward climate-controlled self storage in their steel and metal buildings. People will be a lot more willing to leave their sentimental family heirlooms in your possession when they know there’s no danger from extreme heat or cold. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re building your …
Read More »Steel – The World’s Building Block
Most people don’t understand the impact steel continues to make in the world. Read on to find out the history of steel, how steel impacts us today, and how steel fits in to the latest green movement. More: continued here
Read More »Renewable Energy Research
The U.S. federal National Renewable Energy Laboratory offers a renewable energy program that studies and disseminates news on the latest in energy efficient building technologies. Recognizing that construction designed around energy efficiency is crucial to growing the countries energy independence, these renewable energy programs research as well as train U.S. residents. They work closely with manufacturers and others in the …
Read More »Bio-Diesel Fuel of the Future
What is[tag] Bio-diesel[/tag]? Well, Bio-diesel is the future. Because it is so clean burning and easy to use, bio-diesel is the fastest growing and most cost efficient fuel being created today. Bio-diesel is a form of Bio-fuel made by ripping apart the fat molecule to release three free fatty acid esters, and a sugar called glycerol. Bio-diesel is produced from …
Read More »How To Make Biodiesel – A Know How To Have In Our Expensive Oil Era
I’m quite sure that practically every single day you arrive and park your car or truck in front of the gas pump on your way to work you can’t help wishing gas prices were lower. Recently with the war turmoil around the world, especially in the oil producing countries the oil prices are going to the roof and so are …
Read More »Save Energy Stop Heating Your Home With Old Fashion Light Bulbs
The light bulb that Thomas Edison invented is a high efficiency heater. It changes about 90% of the electrical energy that it uses into heat. The little bit of energy that is left gets changed into light. We all know you will be burned if you touch one of these bulbs when it is on. More: continued here
Read More »Are Biodiesels the Solution to Our Energy Problems
In recent times [tag]biodiesels[/tag] have been advertised as the answer to all of the energy problems of the United States and other developed countries. What biological resources offer is: * Cheaper fuel * Cleaner air * A renewable fuel source * A homegrown fuel alterative, allowing the United States to become free from its over-dependence on foreign oil. What Are …
Read More »A Guide To Solar Energy And Its Applications
[tag]Solar energy[/tag] is in the news and it is something that sounds good since by using it you are able to save on paying expensive energy bills, though not everyone may be attuned to what is solar energy and who would thus need to learn about it in as simple terms as possible. The simplest answer to what is solar …
Read More »The Importance Of Alternative Energy Sources
One of the biggest challenges the human race faces today is finding and using alternative energy sources. The push for means of generating electricity has been around for over 100 years, but when oil and coal-fired generators produced power inexpensively, the world put the search for alternative energy sources on the back burner for a number of years. More: continued …
Read More »Learning The Benefits Of Solar Power Energy
Solar Power is fast becoming the buzz word in the world of energy especially with the rise in oil and gas costs. The issue of solar power energy is one of great importance, especially in the day and age of today where the environment is in such despair. More: continued here
Read More »Save Money by Dressing Up for Winter
You can save money on your home heating bill by wear warm clothes and turning the thermostat down another notch. Reviving older clothing fashions can keep you warm and at interest to the heating season. More: continued here
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