New American Chemical Society Podcast Using the energy in oil shale without releasing carbon dioxide in a greenhouse world WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2011 — New technology that combines production of electricity with capture of carbon dioxide could make billions of barrels of oil shale — now regarded as off-limits because of the huge amounts of carbon dioxide released in its …
Read More »Awards Time At Solar Decathlon 2011
Two Teams Tie to Win New Affordability Contest at U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 WASHINGTON, DC – In a tangible sign that the cost of clean energy home upgrades has come down, two teams – Parsons NS Stevens and Purdue – tied for first place today in the Affordability Contest during the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon …
Read More »Developing Windmill Models – Some Important Tips|Designing Windmill Models At Your Home Is Not Easy
You must have a lot of technical expertise if you wish to build a windmill model at your home, as building a windmill is not an easy task. It involves a lot of effort and a lot of technical knowledge. If you are excellent with your hands and if you are very good at building things then you should attempt …
Read More »Solar Creating New Jobs
Engensa Data Reveals Government Solar Policies on Track to Create 10,000 Jobs by April 2012 Support For Feed-in Tariff to Boost Economy through Job Creation and Tax Revenue, Solve Fuel Poverty and Provide Affordable Home Energy Solutions New analysis by Engensa, the UK’s fastest-growing solar energy company, finds that the UK’s Feed-in Tariff (FiT) will create 10,000 green jobs by …
Read More »University Teams to Showcase Affordable, Energy Efficient Living in U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011
Global Competition Begins at National Mall’s West Potomac Park WASHINGTON, DC – Collegiate teams featuring over 4,000 students from around the world have descended on the National Mall’s West Potomac Park to showcase the highly energy efficient solar-powered houses they created for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. Today’s opening ceremony kicks off the biennial competition that challenges …
Read More »Solar Energy Flap Misses Point On Energy Subsidies
By Mark Cooper – 09/21/11 07:05 PM ET The combination of the debt-ceiling debate and the recent bankruptcy of a solar firm with a $535 million loan guarantee is certain to give energy subsidies a leading part in the Washington budget drama this fall. If, however, the goal is good energy policy — not just deficit reduction — the fact …
Read More »Energy Efficiency And Solyndra
By Elisa Wood September 21, 2011 Not so long ago the green energy movement celebrated because President Obama used words like ‘renewable energy’ and ‘climate change’ in his inaugural speech. It was a first for a US president. Now comes the downside of being a political darling. Opponents of green energy – or rather opponents of its proponents – are …
Read More »Solar Illumination Genius!
This is a fantastic example about simple solutions to big problems. We forget how lucky we are in this world. Here is a guy who is taking trash and making it into light which then changes peoples lives immediately. Don’t we all wish we could change lives? Please watch this video and share it to your friends…
Read More »New Campaign Launched to Push for Advanced Fuels and Consumer Choice at the Gas Pump
I would have to say that this effort makes a lot of sense to me as the need to have diversity in fuels so that we can get away from our dependence on gasoline only at the pump is paramount. As it is the consumer is given almost no choice at the pump or in their immediate city/state when it …
Read More »Fossil Fuel Industry Exposed In “Greedy Lying Bastards”
>h2>Filmmaker Craig Rosebraugh Pursues Trail of Environmental Destruction, Illness and Death What happens when an industry has too much power? “Greedy Lying Bastards” presents a searing indictment of the influence, deceit and corruption that defines the fossil fuel industry. From the Gulf Coast to the tiny nation of Tuvalu, from Nigeria and Uganda to Peru and Alaska, filmmaker and political …
Read More »Research in Progress: Part Two: Cellulosic Biofuels
ThayerSchool asked: Each year, Thayer Ph.D. students present their research to the community. Hear from Veronique Archambault-Leger in part two of this series discuss her work in the pre-treatment of biomass for cellulosic biofuels.
Read More »Windmill Lighters – Some Functional Recommendations On It’s Proper Use
Windmill lighters are among the most essentials high-tech survival equipments, made to facilitate a spark in any condition. Withstanding 70-80mph winds, altitudes bigger than 9000′ or temperatures near -40 degrees Fahrenheit, they are ideal for activities in extreme weather. Still, there are many things you should consider when you use a windmill lighter at extreme altitudes, in order to take …
Read More »The Truth About Biofuels in America
GoogleTechTalks asked: Google Tech Talks February, 12 2008 ABSTRACT Charles Anderson of Golden Fuel Systems will give a realistic behind the scenes analysis of many common alternative fuels and transportation options available in the United States such as: Ethanol, Biodiesel, SVO (Straight Vegetable Oil), Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Hybrid and Electric Vehicles. Charles will explain how an SVO conversion to …
Read More »Saint-Gobain Solar Expert Explains Industry Growth
Impact on Energy Producers and Suppliers in new Video Q&A September 15, 2011 – With the unprecedented growth of the United States solar industry in 2010 likely to continue, energy providers and their suppliers are still decoding the boom’s impact on their long-term goals and bottom line. A veteran industry executive from Saint-Gobain confronts these issues in a newly released …
Read More »Environmental Entrepreneurs: Clean Energy Still Key to Economic, Energy Future
Transformation of Nation’s Energy System Isn’t Going to Happen Without Casualties, says E2 co-founder WASHINGTON (September 14, 2011) – The clean energy industry is still growing and still holds the key to our economic and energy future, despite the demise of Solyndra, according to Environmental Entrepreneurs, an independent group of business leaders who advocate for good environmental policy while building …
Read More »Constructing Your Very Own New Home Made Wind Turbine
The cost of electricity nowadays are heightening up to such extremes that it is only sensible that people find ways to cut down their expenses and focus more on a means to conserve energy. The natural and alternative sources of energy such as the use of solar cells and homemade wind turbines are the most popular. Homemade wind turbines are …
Read More »A Guide to Eco-Friendly Automobiles
The automotive industry has seen some radical changes the last few years, from the recent economic downfall which hindered thousands of jobs to the engineering feats of creating fuel efficient automobiles. The result of said changes has spurred dramatic growth in the alternative energy sector, including a rapid increase in the number of eco-friendly cars being produced. Many individuals are …
Read More »Homemade Wind Generator – Learn How Wind Power Works
solarenergyformyhome asked: www.solarenergyformyhome.com In this video we demonstrate three different types of home made electricity wind generators. If you are looking for information about wind generators and wing energy, then I highly recommend you to check out that website. There you can find articles, step-by-step guides, pictures and schematics that will show you how everything is done. Visit www.solarenergyformyhome.com and …
Read More »Saving Green While Going Green With a Pellet Stove
After long summer months of open windows and back yard grilling, the first energy bill of winter can be a real show stopper. In this economy, conserving energy and money is on everyone’s minds. Finding alternative ways to heat your home is one way combat that frightening winter energy bill, and a pellet stove may be the solution for you. …
Read More »Peak Oil – Is There Light?
For over 100 years we have relied on oil as a cheap, energy dense and portable form of power. Many advances such as plastics, ink, medicine, fertilizer, crayons, bubble gum, soup, glass and tires are heavily dependent on cheap oil. There is only a finite supply of oil in the world, and demand is increasing as the third world industrializes. …
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