Alternative Energy HQ solar power for homes, wind energy, and bio fuel issues

Can the election of recent past lead to a change in the way alternative energy is seen in our nation's captial? According to the NY Times it just might.

While everyone agrees solar energy is a clean, cost-effective energy source, there has always been one problem. The solar panel systems tended to be large and rather bulky. Frankly, they dont add to the beauty of a home. While solar panel designs have improved over the years, a new development involving shingles is getting a lot of attention.

The simplest way to get energy is to use what is already there. The heat in the earth is already there and we just need to dig into it to tap it as a source of energy. On the surface, we can stand the heat of the earth, but deep below, immense power is stored as tremendous heat.

When it comes to running a business, much of the necessary focus is on the bottom line. Many businesses, however, fail to realize they can seriously cut energy costs by going solar.