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Budda Oliver asked: Geothermal heat pumps harness the temperature of the ground or the groundwater and use it to heat or cool your home. This process utilizes the natural temperature of the earth to control the indoor climate of your home. A loop with a compressor takes heat from the ground and pumps it into the inside heating loop, circulating …

James Crisp asked: One of my favorite jobs is visiting construction sites. On those visits I enjoy studying our homes from the most minor details we have designed to the overall execution of the project. Earth moving is always interesting but is especially dramatic when it involves the installation of a geothermal heating and cooling system. Almost all of our …

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Announces Five Top Energy-Efficiency Award Winning Programs in Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, and New York State

Amy Nutt asked: What is Geothermal Heating? Humans have been using geothermal power for heating purposes for centuries. This specific type of energy has been contained within the heat that lies in the core of the earth since the planet was formed. The heat comes from radioactive decay of minerals as well as from solar energy that is absorbed at …

James Bratley asked: Iceland is a well established leader in the geothermal industry, with just under 90% of the country’s housing heated through the use of geothermal energy. So what makes Iceland so efficient concerning the use of geothermal energy? Iceland is right on top of very active geological ground (the Mid-Atlantic ridge) and is home to a high concentration …

Alan Jacobson asked: There are three exciting new technologies that can help you heat your home this winter with less, or perhaps even no oil or gas. Each of these systems will pay for itself in just a small period of time, and after that you keep all the savings you reap on lower oil and gas bills. Each of …

R. S. Palacio asked: Perhaps to most Filipinos, geothermal is “alien”, unheard of or maybe just “a not too exciting topic” to delve on. But what if the regular Filipino would know that geothermal is a cheaper form of generating energy in a sense that it does not require the purchase and use of fuel? And that his country is …

Dave Sean Brooks asked: When it comes to renewable energy, wind and solar are the media darlings. Every time I hear renewable energy mentioned on TV or radio, it’s always wind and solar. If geothermal is mentioned, it’s an afterthought, and said almost under the announcer’s breath. Why? Given the immense importance of the United States’ (and the world’s) energy …

Expo 2010 Vehicles Equipped with Fuel Cell Humidifiers from Perma Pure FC-Series used in 100 vehicles shuttling international visitors at World Expo Toms River, NJ (August 24, 2010) – In keeping with Expo 2010 Shanghai China’s theme, “Better City-Better Life,” green fuel cell technology was chosen to power the visitor shuttles at this year’s world’s fair. Increased productivity, zero emissions …

A future of power shortages and higher energy bills in the years ahead is likely unless something is done says Ofgem. According to Ofgem the UK energy industry’s watchdog, “More and more people will not be able to afford enough electricity and gas to heat their homes”. It expects household bills to soar. Speaking on BBC News, Ofgem chief executive …

Another price rise announcement by a utilities company could place Britons under increased financial pressure, it has been suggested. Earlier this month, ScottishPower stated that gas and electricity costs on its standard tariff are to increase by 15 and 14 per cent. Resulting in bills rising by 89 pounds and 53 pounds respectively, uSwitch reported that the moves will affect …

[widget:ad_unit-1248729112]Gas and electricity prices have risen considerably over the past 5 years and this has lead to certain members of Parliament believe that companies are changing the way they provide energy to significantly increase prices. The market has seen a rise of 60% during the last 5 years and customers are demanding answers. Recent price increases are making finding cheap …

Oil and Gas companies profits are being kept components of their business which reflect their core business competencies in-house. However, with the release of the Exxon Mobile Profit, being the highest of any public trading company ever, is said to be over $40 Billion dollars! Looks as if the American Consumers took it in the chin again! Oil & gas …

As we are all now learning the sun can provide us with an almost endless source of clean as well as renewable energy. This is why many people are now looking to install solar powered systems into their homes rather than relying on electricity companies to supply the power that they need. More: continued here

The prudent use of passive solar energy can result in significant savings on your monthly power bill. Use our tips to direct the sun where you want it to be. More: continued here

The scientific and the general communities are seeking ways of permanently capturing carbon dioxide produced in power generation, with this being a challenge towards developing Clean Coal Technology. Geo-sequestration, the entombing of carbon dioxide in the earth, is looked upon as one of the most promising solutions. Forcing carbon dioxide into depleting oilfields has the potential to lock away very …

Today’s news is filled to references to the ever smaller oil reserves. It seems that as the world population becomes more hungry for energy to power it’s hoped for better lifestyle. It is also apparent that the main source of energy for this lifestyle, oil, is going to be much more expensive to use. More: continued here

More and more people today are now looking for alternative ways of providing power to their homes. Because we are becoming more aware of what is happening to the environment because of the omissions of CO2 in to the air we are becoming much greener. This is why many people are now looking to use alternative and more natural ways …

One of the great things about using a windmill for power is that it is a renewable source and one that can be quite effective in taking care of certain aspects of both the home and small or commercial farm. Home windmill use Windmill power can provide an excellent alternative for a number of household applications, the main one being …

Have you been wondering what exactly solar power is? Perhaps you’ve heard the term but never quite understood what it was all about. Well, here you will learn more about what solar power actually is and how it works, so keep reading . . . More: continued here