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Petroleum Products are easily recognized in the gasoline we use to fuel our cars and the heating oil we use to warm our homes. Lesser known uses of petroleum-based components are plastics, medicines, food items, and a host of other products. More: continued here

Solar power cost per kilowatt is not cost effective with the exception of a few states. Read the chart where using solar thermal (as opposed to PV) energy has the cost advantage. More: continued here

Energy consumption is one of the most important positions in every family budget. We would love to reduce it as much as possible, but we don’t want to change our way of life too much. Is a marriage of these two value – energy efficiency and our habits – possible? Yes, it is. Here are a few things you can …

Electronic devices such as your PC, DVD or TV do not use much energy by themselves. However, if we use them steadily over long periods of time, this small amounts begin to add up. The effect? Your energy bill rises another $50 a month – even though you can safely cut this amount by half if only you follow those …

Monitoring energy consumption is vitally important for businesses that want to cut their costs and environmental impact by saving energy. This article gives an introduction to energy monitoring, and explains why it is so important for business energy management. More: continued here

While only a few people actually know about it, washers and dryers are among the top five energy-consuming appliances in your house. The energy that the use (or waste) every week is staggering. What’s even better, you can easily reduce the energy consumption by changing the way you clean your clothes. More: continued here

With energy bills higher and higher every month, it is hard not to wonder about ways to limit the energy losses in your house. While we often treat heating and cooling bills angry gods’ wrath, that’s not true. We can and should reduce the amount of energy we use. Here’s how to do it. More: continued here

Being energy-efficient is not an empty word. While you may have no idea about it, there is a huge difference between running your kitchen in an “energy-efficient mode” and not caring about it at all. The difference in electricity bills which can sum up even to several hundred dollars a year – a sum certainly worthy of your attention. More: …

THE MOST DEMOCRATIC ENERGY SOURCE! Solar Systems are expensive, right? They can be, but an investment in Solar Energy technology for your home can pay you back in a lot less time than you think. Sometimes the political climate matters more than the actual climate when it comes to solar power. New incentive programs are added everyday in the form …

Energy efficiency standards for all new property have been being raised by most nations year on year, for some years now, with the intention of gradually reducing the energy demand burden from our buildings on oil and non-renewable energy based power. Nevertheless, to carry on forever, making buildings more efficient makes little sense if the cost rises, or the functionality …

Energy used in homes is responsible for more than a quarter of the UK’s carbon emissions, and about 80 per cent of the energy we use is for heating. This is why turning down your thermostat, having good insulation and more efficient boilers can help tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, cut fuel bills and can add value to your …

The global economy is affecting our industry dramatically. Rising demand for oil and natural gas means that power generators and industrial plants will be desperate for basic feedstock that helps feed the American economy. New technologies will be created and innovation in our industry will continue to grow, which will invariably lead to more inventive uses for coal. With the …

FROM THE FIELD TO THE FUEL TANK! The black smoke. That unmistakable smell. Diesel drivers, in increasing numbers, are trying a cleaner burning fuel that leaves a French fry smell behind – BioDiesel. For quite some time now, owners of diesel cars have enjoyed cost savings from better fuel economy and lower maintenance costs, compared to their gas powered counterparts. …

The kitchen is my favorite room in the house. It is also a big energy user. The way you work in your kitchen can lower your energy and water bills and help the environment. Small changes aimed at reducing kitchen water and energy waste will make a big difference in your bills. More: continued here

Phytoplankton could turn down the heat on the morality debate over using food crops to produce energy. While several technological stumbling blocks to producing algal biodiesel on a commercial scale remain, the obvious benefits over other renewable fuels keep investors and researchers interested. What’s more, the obstacles are well within the reach of innovators, especially when compared to the problems …

Alternative fuels are expanding faster and faster these days. As consumers become more environmentally conscious and want an alternative to expensive gasoline. Oil companies are starting to realize that they will have to produce alternatives if they want to stay in business. More: continued here

Steorn issued a challenge to the scientific world in 2006 to prove that their technology works. A technology that they claim will produce free, clean energy forever. Now this is heady stuff. It is surely controversial. But are we in any position to deny it or laugh them off as crazy? I don’t think so. The jury will weigh in …

Facility Media, RFP Magazine and Hotel Designs have conducted a Water Conservation in Hospitality Industries Survey, which reveled over half of hotel managers care more about reducing laundry bills than conserving water, according to the survey participants. More: continued here

Nowadays lots of people are interested in switching from regular gasoline to alternative fuels. Although there may be many different motivations for change, most people who make the switch do so because theses fuels are better fore the environment. Another reason why many consumers want to find an alternative to gasoline is because it is getting very expensive. Luckily many …

We interviewed Lyndon Rive the CEO of Solar City at the recent Going Green 2007 conference in Davis CA about the state of residential and business solar systems. Are we ready for solar? Where is the solar power industry going? He answers those questions and more. Solar City More about Solar City: SolarCity is the leading provider of solar energy …