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With energy resources dwindling fast and global warming changing climates across the globe, more people look towards renewable energies for reducing their carbon footprint. However, even the most environmentally passionate person cannot pursue such endeavors without the proper financial resources.

If you haven’t heard all the talk about Renewable Energy, you must have been living in a cave for the last 10 years. Even so, if you were in a cave I am sure someone would have told you about solar energy, wind power or hydro power. These are all examples of renewable energy, that are being used in to …

It is as significant to use electricity cleverly. It can save you a lot of money and help you do your part in saving the environment. Solar power kits and wind electricity generation can significantly reduce your electric bill. Meanwhile there are efficient appliance brands and models out there that can help you do all this if you only know …

With all the advances in green energy technology, it is easier than ever to start converting your home into a green energy home. A green energy home utilizes renewable resources to provide electricity, hot water, heat and peace of mind. There are several ways to implement your green energy home plan. The first is solar energy. In a green energy …

We’ve tried every product that teaches how to build your own solar and energy generators. And there are dozens of those… After a closer examination of each of these products, we determined the top three products to spare you from months of research. Here they are: #1 Home Made Energy In our opinion this is the best product if you’re …

Don’t even think about homebuilt wind generator power until you read these specifics. As fossil fuel prices keep rising, so do the costs of the services of industries that depend on burning coal and oil. Power generation is one essential industry that is greatly distressed by this change in fossil fuel prices. This is why most people nowadays are looking …

Electric power generated by wind is one of the most efficient renewable power resources available. Many cities worldwide have started to convert to wind power to supplement their energy supply. It is possible to have a green energy supply by taking the time to build a wind generator. Not only are you helping the environment, but also you can save money at the same time.

It is also possible to build your own solar panel and solar hot water systems for your design. By building your own components you can greatly reduce the time needed to pay for your renewable solar energy system.

With the rapid advancement of solar power, new products are entering the market containing “integrated solar panels”. For example, solar shingles. Essentially, these are ordinary roof shingles which are made out of photovoltaic materials. They perform the same function as ordinary roof shingles, with the added capability of producing electricity. The advantage of these thin “solar panels” is that they …

It is also conceivable to build several wind turbines to power your renewable wind energy system. Most of us have seen the pictures of the wind farms being built to supplement power to whole cities.

It is more important than ever to watch your money because of all the economic uncertainty we are facing. Below are some things you can do to make more money and save some money. You can look at saving money every month with your semi-fixed expenses like your utilities. One area where you may be able to save some money …

As we ring in the New Year and face a slumping worldwide economy, saving money is as important as ever. Just as important is doing things to save our natural resources. The growing world population is putting an ever increasing strain on non-renewable resources like oil and natural gas. In fact, the high demand on oil and natural gas pushed …

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: The National Biodiesel board, or the NBB as it is widely known, is the trade association that represents the Biodiesel industry as the body that coordinates the research and development of the industry in the US. During the early 1990s, the state commodity groups were giving the financial support to the research and development series for …

With the world’s ever-increasing demand of power being more than its supply, it is about time that we take concrete steps to save power. Apart from being conscious about the usage of power and water at home, one can employ pollution-free and cost-effective power solutions at our homes. Solar power solutions and wind power solutions are the two of the …

Keith McGregor asked: As November 1st 2008 approaches and the end to UK Red Diesel derogation, yacht owners are sharing an interest in alternative fuels one being Biodiesel. What are the benefits for boat owners and who will supply it? Biodiesel refers to a non-petroleum-based diesel fuel made vegetable oils or animal fats. There are many advantages of marine biodiesel …

Matt Oconnor asked: Biodiesel has been getting its share of interest among people in the search for alternative fuels. The cost of oils has been steadily going up in the worldwide market and many think it is time to find alternative sources to tone down in some way the rising costs of using gas and other petroleum-derived fuels. One of …

The Energy Star is the symbol that marks the international standard of energy efficiency for all sorts of electronic products from computers and kitchen appliances to buildings and peripherals. The Energy Star standard has been adopted by Japan, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Taiwan and EU after being first introduced in the United States in 1992. The great thing about products …

Here is a quick compendium of what is going on in the solar panels arena of late. Much is going on to develop new solar technologies that are more efficient, cheaper, and lighter weight. (Just imagine when they can cover the roof of every warehouse building and shopping center!) Solar Promoters Push Recycling as Path to ‘Double Green’ – Green …

Yet, there are serious questions about geothermal energy development. It has been named the ‘poor cousin’ of renewable energy: likely because it is mining a finite resource and there is the little issue of causing earthquakes . Geothermal energy provides significant benefits in terms of improved air quality, increased diversity in electric energy sources, local and state revenues, and employment. …

carbuyersnotebook asked: Today’s automakers are looking for a way to show off their latest hybrid technology. Hybrid vehicles – vehicles with gas and electric engines working together to power an automobile – represent only a little more than 1.5 percent of the total new vehicle marketplace, but many people are looking to hybrids to ease our dependence on oil. Recently …