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Solar Aeration Systems Improves Water Quality and Prevents Winter Fish Kills. Solar Pond Bubbler Aeration Improves Water Quality, and Prevents Winter Fish Kills! Solar Pond Bubbler Aerator Operates Day & Night. Typically, 1 Million Gallons Of Pond Water Only Holds a Maximum of 2-6 Pounds of Oxygen. More: continued here

Residential wind power works by having a wind turbine attached to the top of a tall tower so that it can collect kinetic energy and change it into electricity so that it may work with your homes electrical system. Wind turbines will have out put if the wind power is over 7 to 10 mph if not then the power …

Every new technological development is bound to have some unforeseen consequences and the move to install grid-tied home solar power (PV) systems is unlikely to be an exception. A hypothetical situation leading to grid failure is discussed. More: continued here

How natural gas is distributed in the United States. The natural gas industry is an extremely important commodity in the energy sector of the U.S. economy. In addition to providing one of the cleanest burning fuels available, it offers constant value and growing commerce to the nation. More: continued here

The recent surge in oil prices is the epitome in white collar crime. One cannot help but wonder how long people and politicians will sit idly by while oil corporations steal from the poor to fatten their overflowing wallets. More: continued here

Hydrogen Fuel Cell is the all new alternative fuel. Simple add-ons to your car’s engine would now allow you to greatly Increase your Fuel Economy. For many years scientists, drivers and car owner have been seeking a way to replace the traditional fuel in the car’s engine. More: continued here

There is a 200,000-mile petroleum pipeline network constantly working to supply us with the products that make our nation tick. America’s economy depends on these pipelines to run efficiently, safely and to be reliable. More: continued here

Is electricity leaking through your electric meter? The answer is yes if you have any of the following: Remote control, cell phone charger, instant-on TV, cordless phone, VCR or phone answering machine. They are called power vampires because they suck electricity through your electric meter. More: continued here

Explosions caused by natural gas leaks are rare considering the 1.9 million miles of natural gas distribution pipeline in the United States. When they do happen they are often caused by damage from construction companies excavating a site for new construction or to repair existing construction. More: continued here

We used to be like everyone else. It’s nighttime and suddenly the electricity is shut off. You grab a flashlight and some candles. Then you sit there, bored and angry, and wait for the power to be restored. Surely there’s a better way. There is and we have discovered it. More: continued here

Each state has a public utility commission that regulates natural gas utilities. Surprising as it may seem the natural gas utilities aren’t allowed to make any money from the natural gas itself. A natural gas or electric utility bill typically has three main charges: natural gas or electricity used, service fee and delivery charges. The service fee and delivery charges …

The Oracle of Delphi was a priestess said to have gone into trances to reach God. These trances are thought today to be caused by ethylene, a natural gas, that seeped through cracks in the rock below the temple. More: continued here

When natural gas is cooled at normal pressure to about -260°F, it condenses into a liquid form known as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). LNG takes up about one six hundredth the volume of gaseous natural gas making it very efficient to transport. When it is necessary to transport natural gas energy to stranded or mountainous destinations, shipping it as LNG …

The ‘switching electricity suppliers’ news feed provides regular updates on the state of the market, including the possibilities for switching; new legal guidelines; special deals and incentives and the latest market trends. Users can also subscribe to an RSS feed for added convenience. More: continued here

There are many solar panel grants available today, for both solar water heating and PV. Before searching for Solar Panel Grants, decide what type of solar collector you want then search specifically for that. More: continued here

Remember when Jed Clampett discovered that “bubblin’ crude” on the fanciful Beverly Hillbillies television show in the 1960’s? While being an entertaining show that spawned several spin-off ideas (think Green Acres and Petticoat Junction), it was not, however a realistic portrayal of the way entrepreneurial oil companies locate, acquire, and process the precious oil that is used in so many …

Of course everyone is aware that oil serves as a sensational fuel for heating your house or business, for keeping your automobile or motorcycle running smoothly, and helping the transportation of goods to ports and customers worldwide, but most people would be very surprised at how big a part oil plays in making the products we all use day to …

The history of Texas oil exploration began as far back as 1859, when a determined young entrepreneur, Lyne Taliaferro Barret leased 279 acres near an area in East Texas aptly named Oil Springs for its oil and gas seepage that had been observed by Native Americans and early Texas settlers for many years. His preliminary exploratory pursuits were unfortunately interrupted …

The future of crude oil is uncertain as of now, there are many different directions and outcomes, however there is a most likely scenario which we can discuss. I will be discussing what I think the future of crude oil will be and what effects it will have on the world. But before going into that I am going to …

Heating oil prices are increasing slowly, they are becoming more obvious as time goes by, and the prices will continue to go up and up until the fuels needed are burnt up. We need these fuels to produce heat and warmth in our homes, so where are heating oil prices headed? I will be discussing where I think that heat …