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What Determines The Financial Viability Of A Wind Farm?

Revenue The profitability of a Wind Farm depends on the kind of wind turbine used, construction prices, performance of wind turbine generation, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), land lease/ royalty payments, and wholesale energy prices from a Power Purchase Agreement. Massive turbines selling power to the grid will be financially viable where the common wind speed is estimated to be bigger …

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Is Geothermal Energy A National Security Issue?

Currently the United State and also the reset of the world face terribly high inflation and economic uncertainty drive primarily by high worth of gasoline. Because of the growing demand for energy in China and India, there are various upward pressures put on value of crude oil in the globe markets. High crude oil prices and unusually high farming land …

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Solar Panels Price Set To Fall?

New research shows that the cost of installing and owning solar panels will fall even faster than expected, BBC News reported. Some 90 percent of existing solar panels last for 30 years, instead of the predicted 20 years — which brings down the lifetime cost, according to the independent EU Energy Institute. In fact, the panels are such a good …

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going green?

ilove nick asked: i have two questions on this. first if you turn off your computer but leave it plugged in will it still be like taking up energy. and second my famil.y is going green, so does anyone know wat the sight is called that has like al gores video and stuff and it has like tips on going …

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What are good ideas for thermal energy conservation?

Joey asked: I am doing homework, and my last page in the packet that I have to do is draw a picture or picture(s) with thermal energy conservation ideas. You guys got any good ones? Keep in mind, I’m 14, and not a very good artist. Give me something good. Solar power

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Energy conservation as it relates to windmills?

lion_sim_bob asked: Rows of wind-powered generators are used in various windy locations to generate electric power. Does the power generated affect the speed of the wind? Would locations behind the windmills be windier if the windmills weren’t there? Discuss this in terms of energy conservation. Water 4 Gas

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Is this an unexplored solution to energy conservation?

15fsg546rge1rrheljh45hjr90459ty3 asked: Rather than pour all our money into energy exploration, new energy sources, technology, etc.; is it cheaper to make us all able to see in the dark? We have night vision technology, and medical and genetic technology has increased substantially over the past few years. Has anyone done any experimentation with lab rats to see if they can …

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What is Concentrated Solar Power?

Concentrated Solar Power, or “CSP,” and refers to the type of solar power which is created by concentrating sunlight into a small area, thus creating intense light and heat which can in turn create power and electricity. Concentrated Solar Power is one of the technologies which has been developed in order to harness the energy emitted by the sun and …

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Why do electric companies promote energy conservation?

BB asked: My electric company runs advertisements promoting energy conservation, as well as ubiquitous inserts on energy saving in every monthly bill. For example, they urge consumers to use compact fluorescent light bulbs, turn down the thermostat, etc. This is NOT an energy co-op, it’s a for-profit corporation. And my former electric company in a different state behaved similarly, so …

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Can You Track Down A Whole House Air Cleaner ?

If you are shopping for an air purifier, then you have found that mostly what is available is portable and small.Many times these air purifiers are only designed to handle one or two rooms. Unfortunately, this leads many individuals to believe that there is no such thing as a whole house air purifier. The good news is that if you …

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What are Fuel Cells?

Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that combine hydrogen and oxygen in order to produce electricity. During the power generation cycle, water and heat are produced as a by-products. This is a far more ideal byproduct than the unclean emissions which are created by other methods of generating electricity. They will operate and generate power so long as fuel is supplied. …

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Is energy conservation a worthwhile pursuit?

Shadow Knight asked: Some partisans rejected calls to celebrate “Earth Hour” by turning off their lights and electrical equipment. Instead they celebrated “Human Achievement Hour and tried to use as much energy as possible. Was that a sensible course of action? Is the goal of energy conservation and improved efficiency worth making sacrifices to achieve? Solar power

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What is Biodiesel?

Oil and its alternatives, such as biodiesel, are continuously in the news. When oil prices go up, it seems that everyone is affected. Many countries’ economies depend on oil. And this is one reason why people are looking for a cleaner and cheaper alternatives to our conventional fossil fuels. One of these alternative forms of energy is biodiesel. What is …

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Are You Interested In A DIY Geothermal Cooling System?

One form of alternative energy you can use in cooling your home is geothermal energy. This might sound surprising, but you can use the energy found in your own backyard by utilizing geothermal heat pumps. You can save up to 70% on cooling bills. The bad news is that professionally installed geothermal systems are too expensive. The good news is …

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Who Wants To Pay Less Taxes?

If you can find one person in the United States who wouldn’t say “YES” as loud as possible, I would be surprised. I started building solar panels because I could save on some electric and gas bills, but now the Federal Government is actually encouraging me to do it. I know, sounds crazy that the Feds would want to help …

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How does a small company get involved in going green?

Kristen H asked: I am the marketing manager in a small multimedia company (under 20 people). We are looking to get involved environmentally, going GREEN. How can we get involved in a local community with little budget? Also, we are self-serving in the fact that we would like to get some recognition out of this. Water 4 Gas

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What are Solar Pool Heaters?

Solar Pool heaters can greatly reduce your energy costs. They’re more cost effective than either gas or heat-pump swimming pool heaters. You’ll be able to save on annual operating costs once a solar pool heater system is installed. Best of all, a solar swimming pool heater can be used in most climates. The typical solar pool heater system consists of …

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What is the going rate when buying a green horse?

armagowolf asked: I would like to know what the normal going cost of a green horse is. She is a registerd QH, going to be three soon. The most handleing she has had is I think one tie lesson and some leading and grooming. Its my nighbor that is selling her, he said to make an offer. I was looking …

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