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The recent decision by Ofgem, the utilities watchdog, to scrap the 28-day rule on energy contracts, has been met with dismay from many consumer groups. But is it all doom and gloom? Ofgem has said utilities companies will no longer have to allow their customers to move within 28 days and can tie their customers in to long-term contracts, similar …

Massive stores of methane gas buried deep inside Asia’s coal beds could be shaping up as the next hot energy play. Trillions of cubic meters of clean-burning methane are trapped in Asia’s coal deposits. More: continued here

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You have probably heard it said by environmental groups that we should switch to solar energy as a power source because it is free, there is an unlimited supply, and it is a cleaner source of electrical power because there are no by-products (compared to fossil fuels like oil and gas which release greenhouse gases into the earth's atmosphere when burned for power.) However, can solar energy be a reliable and practical source of electrical power indeed?

Something is energy efficient if it uses energy efficiently. It can be used to refer to energy conversion efficiency which refers to the proportion between the amount of input of energy used in the system compared to the useful output. Useful output can mean either heat, mechanical power, or electrical power More: continued here

Solar power cost per kilowatt is not cost effective with the exception of a few states. Read the chart where using solar thermal (as opposed to PV) energy has the cost advantage. More: continued here

Energy consumption is one of the most important positions in every family budget. We would love to reduce it as much as possible, but we don’t want to change our way of life too much. Is a marriage of these two value – energy efficiency and our habits – possible? Yes, it is. Here are a few things you can …

Electronic devices such as your PC, DVD or TV do not use much energy by themselves. However, if we use them steadily over long periods of time, this small amounts begin to add up. The effect? Your energy bill rises another $50 a month – even though you can safely cut this amount by half if only you follow those …

Monitoring energy consumption is vitally important for businesses that want to cut their costs and environmental impact by saving energy. This article gives an introduction to energy monitoring, and explains why it is so important for business energy management. More: continued here

While only a few people actually know about it, washers and dryers are among the top five energy-consuming appliances in your house. The energy that the use (or waste) every week is staggering. What’s even better, you can easily reduce the energy consumption by changing the way you clean your clothes. More: continued here

With energy bills higher and higher every month, it is hard not to wonder about ways to limit the energy losses in your house. While we often treat heating and cooling bills angry gods’ wrath, that’s not true. We can and should reduce the amount of energy we use. Here’s how to do it. More: continued here

Being energy-efficient is not an empty word. While you may have no idea about it, there is a huge difference between running your kitchen in an “energy-efficient mode” and not caring about it at all. The difference in electricity bills which can sum up even to several hundred dollars a year – a sum certainly worthy of your attention. More: …

Energy efficiency standards for all new property have been being raised by most nations year on year, for some years now, with the intention of gradually reducing the energy demand burden from our buildings on oil and non-renewable energy based power. Nevertheless, to carry on forever, making buildings more efficient makes little sense if the cost rises, or the functionality …

Energy used in homes is responsible for more than a quarter of the UK’s carbon emissions, and about 80 per cent of the energy we use is for heating. This is why turning down your thermostat, having good insulation and more efficient boilers can help tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, cut fuel bills and can add value to your …

The global economy is affecting our industry dramatically. Rising demand for oil and natural gas means that power generators and industrial plants will be desperate for basic feedstock that helps feed the American economy. New technologies will be created and innovation in our industry will continue to grow, which will invariably lead to more inventive uses for coal. With the …

The kitchen is my favorite room in the house. It is also a big energy user. The way you work in your kitchen can lower your energy and water bills and help the environment. Small changes aimed at reducing kitchen water and energy waste will make a big difference in your bills. More: continued here

Phytoplankton could turn down the heat on the morality debate over using food crops to produce energy. While several technological stumbling blocks to producing algal biodiesel on a commercial scale remain, the obvious benefits over other renewable fuels keep investors and researchers interested. What’s more, the obstacles are well within the reach of innovators, especially when compared to the problems …

Steorn issued a challenge to the scientific world in 2006 to prove that their technology works. A technology that they claim will produce free, clean energy forever. Now this is heady stuff. It is surely controversial. But are we in any position to deny it or laugh them off as crazy? I don’t think so. The jury will weigh in …

Nowadays lots of people are interested in switching from regular gasoline to alternative fuels. Although there may be many different motivations for change, most people who make the switch do so because theses fuels are better fore the environment. Another reason why many consumers want to find an alternative to gasoline is because it is getting very expensive. Luckily many …

We interviewed Lyndon Rive the CEO of Solar City at the recent Going Green 2007 conference in Davis CA about the state of residential and business solar systems. Are we ready for solar? Where is the solar power industry going? He answers those questions and more. Solar City More about Solar City: SolarCity is the leading provider of solar energy …