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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

For years I was a lighting consultant to a showroom in western Massachusetts. When I moved to Wilmington, NC, I signed on with Home Depot in the Lighting/Electrical Department. Lately, I’ve noticed, there has been much advertising and publicity regarding the use of CFL’s ([tag-tec]compact fluorescent light bulbs[/tag-tec]) as an energy-saving panacea. Granted, these little spiral-shaped bulbs have improved much …

If we say that alternative energy comprises everything that is not based on fossil fuel consumption, the number of optional resources is impressive. This chapter will provide an overview only of the ones in use or development now, with each being further explored in subsequent chapters. There are, no doubt, alternative energy sources not included here, either because they are …

Solar energy is renewable, and has become quite common in areas that have a dependable number of days of sunshine such as California and Arizona. Solar heat collectors can be seen on roofs all over the Southwest. There are many ways to use the sun to generate renewable energy. These can include the generation of electricity through photovoltaic solar cells, …

With fuel costs at an all-time high, this would be a good time to start thinking about conservation, if you haven’t done so already. Here are a few ideas to get started. More: continued here

Why Do We Need Alternatives? To answer that question, we need to start by discussing fossil fuels-what they are, where they come from, how they are used and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Within this context, the pressing need for alternatives becomes quite clear. What are fossil fuels? Most fossil fuels are formed from the remains of long-dead creatures …

Our 18-month-old grandson has learned a new trick. If the TV show is not one of his favorites, he toddles over to the set and pushes the power off button. If he can find the off button, we can too. More: continued here

Major developments in Clean Coal Technology (CCT) in the last decade have made it increasingly attractive as an alternative energy source. CCT now offers more electricity per unit of coal, less solid wastes per unit of electricity, lower carbon dioxide emissions per unit of electricity and less thermal pollution per unit of electricity. Coal is a fuel source found in …

This article talks about how Baby Boomers are exploring alternate forms of energy by building energy efficient dream homes. We’ve all heard the urge to “go green.” But what does it mean exactly? More: continued here

This article is about electric vehicles; what they are and how they can be used as alternate forms of energy and transportation. Electric vehicles have been around for centuries. The mass transit system has used electric forms of energy for years. More: continued here

My articles on oil, energy, politics, war and economics are all based on some common factors. These factors all point to the grip that big oil has on not just the USA, but the world economy. These Unlucky 13 Very Serious Energy Questions for the USA ask a lot. More: continued here

Energy efficient products like night covers help to reduce overall energy consumption and also help reduce the carbon footprint on the environment. Supermarkets, grocery stores, and independent retailers are looking for energy efficient technologies to help them save energy and money and installing night covers is just one of the ways they have achieved this. More: continued here

This article deals with how homeowners can use alternate forms of energy in their homes today. Homeowners have a lot of worries, especially when it comes to paying their electrical energy bill. More: continued here

The presidents of Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador announced Friday Oct. 12th that new Ballenas-Maraciabo international pipeline will be extended across Colombia to create the first transoceanic pipeline on the continent. Speaking at the inauguration Friday, President Chavez said that plans were ready to connect the pipeline with Central America and the Andean countries of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. More: continued …

Alternative energy research has led to the development of state of the art [tag]alternative energy[/tag] sources for the home. One of the advantages of using alternative energy is that it is a renewable resource whereas our supply of coal and other fossil fuels is depleting. This advantage of renewable energy and alternative energies has many companies and people looking for …

The cost for [tag]energy[/tag] takes up a big portion of the family budget. For this reason, many are looking for energy solutions and different alternative energy types. It is hoped that alternative energies will help lower the cost of energy and help prevent an energy crisis. In the meantime, there are several ways that you can cut back on your …

The price that Wall Street futures investors pay for a barrel of crude oil has shot up to near $90. That means you can expect to pay even more for your next purchase of Heating Oil. The items listed below are in priority order for action to reduce the amount of oil you use. 1. Stop drafts – at windows, …

Since Al Gore’s documentary film “An Inconvenient Truth” hit the world’s consciousness, local governments and citizen groups have become more vocal in demanding alternative renewable energy sources. One highly viable source certainly in parts of the United States is solar power. One state taking a stand for it’s citizens to have the opportunity to do their part is Arizona. In …

Although many people are going to great lengths to conserve energy and recycle their trash at home, the same people are not always as “green-conscious” in the workplace. Businesses are one of the biggest sources of trash, and energy waste. More: continued here

The 21st century has given us a plethora of new and fun gadgets. It has also tripled our need for batteries and its impact on our wallets. What if you could recharge those batteries for free? On the go? Wherever you happen to be? Battery Impact The chemicals in our batteries are less toxic than they were ten years ago, …