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I came across this today and thought to myself now there is a cool idea. Voltaic has created a backpack that is embedded with [tag]solar panels[/tag] which you can use to charge up your gear on the go outdoors. Yeah that’s right solar power on the go on your backpack. Seems they have put enough solar charging juice into these …

There are many forms of fuel that we can use for our lives and businesses. These sources include electricity, solar energy, fossil fuel and of course oil. More: continued here

The U.S. federal National Renewable Energy Laboratory offers a renewable energy program that studies and disseminates news on the latest in energy efficient building technologies. Recognizing that construction designed around energy efficiency is crucial to growing the countries energy independence, these renewable energy programs research as well as train U.S. residents. They work closely with manufacturers and others in the …

The light bulb that Thomas Edison invented is a high efficiency heater. It changes about 90% of the electrical energy that it uses into heat. The little bit of energy that is left gets changed into light. We all know you will be burned if you touch one of these bulbs when it is on. More: continued here

In recent times [tag]biodiesels[/tag] have been advertised as the answer to all of the energy problems of the United States and other developed countries. What biological resources offer is: * Cheaper fuel * Cleaner air * A renewable fuel source * A homegrown fuel alterative, allowing the United States to become free from its over-dependence on foreign oil. What Are …

[tag]Solar energy[/tag] is in the news and it is something that sounds good since by using it you are able to save on paying expensive energy bills, though not everyone may be attuned to what is solar energy and who would thus need to learn about it in as simple terms as possible. The simplest answer to what is solar …

One of the biggest challenges the human race faces today is finding and using alternative energy sources. The push for means of generating electricity has been around for over 100 years, but when oil and coal-fired generators produced power inexpensively, the world put the search for alternative energy sources on the back burner for a number of years. More: continued …

Solar Power is fast becoming the buzz word in the world of energy especially with the rise in oil and gas costs. The issue of solar power energy is one of great importance, especially in the day and age of today where the environment is in such despair. More: continued here

For years I was a lighting consultant to a showroom in western Massachusetts. When I moved to Wilmington, NC, I signed on with Home Depot in the Lighting/Electrical Department. Lately, I’ve noticed, there has been much advertising and publicity regarding the use of CFL’s ([tag-tec]compact fluorescent light bulbs[/tag-tec]) as an energy-saving panacea. Granted, these little spiral-shaped bulbs have improved much …

If we say that alternative energy comprises everything that is not based on fossil fuel consumption, the number of optional resources is impressive. This chapter will provide an overview only of the ones in use or development now, with each being further explored in subsequent chapters. There are, no doubt, alternative energy sources not included here, either because they are …

Solar energy is renewable, and has become quite common in areas that have a dependable number of days of sunshine such as California and Arizona. Solar heat collectors can be seen on roofs all over the Southwest. There are many ways to use the sun to generate renewable energy. These can include the generation of electricity through photovoltaic solar cells, …

Major developments in Clean Coal Technology (CCT) in the last decade have made it increasingly attractive as an alternative energy source. CCT now offers more electricity per unit of coal, less solid wastes per unit of electricity, lower carbon dioxide emissions per unit of electricity and less thermal pollution per unit of electricity. Coal is a fuel source found in …

This article talks about how Baby Boomers are exploring alternate forms of energy by building energy efficient dream homes. We’ve all heard the urge to “go green.” But what does it mean exactly? More: continued here

This article is about electric vehicles; what they are and how they can be used as alternate forms of energy and transportation. Electric vehicles have been around for centuries. The mass transit system has used electric forms of energy for years. More: continued here

My articles on oil, energy, politics, war and economics are all based on some common factors. These factors all point to the grip that big oil has on not just the USA, but the world economy. These Unlucky 13 Very Serious Energy Questions for the USA ask a lot. More: continued here

Energy efficient products like night covers help to reduce overall energy consumption and also help reduce the carbon footprint on the environment. Supermarkets, grocery stores, and independent retailers are looking for energy efficient technologies to help them save energy and money and installing night covers is just one of the ways they have achieved this. More: continued here

This article deals with how homeowners can use alternate forms of energy in their homes today. Homeowners have a lot of worries, especially when it comes to paying their electrical energy bill. More: continued here

Alternative energy research has led to the development of state of the art [tag]alternative energy[/tag] sources for the home. One of the advantages of using alternative energy is that it is a renewable resource whereas our supply of coal and other fossil fuels is depleting. This advantage of renewable energy and alternative energies has many companies and people looking for …

The cost for [tag]energy[/tag] takes up a big portion of the family budget. For this reason, many are looking for energy solutions and different alternative energy types. It is hoped that alternative energies will help lower the cost of energy and help prevent an energy crisis. In the meantime, there are several ways that you can cut back on your …

Since Al Gore’s documentary film “An Inconvenient Truth” hit the world’s consciousness, local governments and citizen groups have become more vocal in demanding alternative renewable energy sources. One highly viable source certainly in parts of the United States is solar power. One state taking a stand for it’s citizens to have the opportunity to do their part is Arizona. In …