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When you combine the effects of a mild winter with a lack of supply disruptions overseas, we should have seen a solid build in energy inventories over the last 8 months. But we didn’t and that should be alarming! More: continued here

Wind energy is getting a lot more attention now, concerns about the environmental impact of fossil fuels comes to public awareness, with concerns about global warming from CO2 emissions and nitrous oxide and sulfur emissions from coal. Furthermore, the global consensus is that we’re at the point where fossil fuel prices are going to rise. While we’re several centuries away …

You have seen it coming, even heard the news – Electric rates in some states have increased 58 percent in 2006-2007! This is absolutely absurd – not only have we faced climbing gas prices for our vehicles now our homes will cost more to run. Use these money savings tips to save energy and decrease the cost of the ever …

Molybdenum plays a more vital role in the global nuclear renaissance than you might suspect. Without the silvery white metal, the world’s energy infrastructure would somewhat suffer. But, nuclear power plants would be set back at least two decades. More: continued here

Solar power is being touted as one of the solutions to the energy needs of a hungry world. This brings up the rather fundamental question of how solar cells are actually manufactured. More: continued here

Wind power is the fastest growing renewable energy platform in the world. Ah, but just how do wind turbines work. Well, you have to understand the key components. More: continued here

Energy management systems are being deployed around the world to improve energy and facilities management and to help reduce electricity and fuel. The Indian Manufacturing Industry has also shown the urgency in energy savings. The Energy management systems can assist the Plant Managers and corporate management in first understanding and then actively managing energy use and cost. In particular, this …

Swimming pools consume more energy than most pool owners realize. Would you leave your refrigerator open all the time? If you are not using efficient, digital pool timers or controls you are throwing money away. More: continued here

Alternative energy would seem like a good choice for new home builders and people who are in the market to buy a new automobile. There are disadvantages of alternative energy that realistically need to be considered. More: continued here

If you are considering solar as a renewable energy system for your home, one of the decisions you will have to make is whether to be on grid or off grid. More: continued here

Iran has implemented the very first solar energy power plant of its kind in the entire world. This kind of technology and the ability to create solar energy plants is an encouraging thing for the overall good of our planet. If Mother Nature has emotions, she also has a violent temper. We abuse her, and she will abuse us. But …

The goal is to produce renewable energy with Net Zero green house gas and a minimum of ecological impact. Just add water! Small Hydro energy resource provided by the US Government, take a look at the GIS driven resource maps for an area. Drive it around and get the feel for the many prospects and limitations for Small Hydro in …

Did you know that your house contains hungry vampires that suck away at your home’s power and add hundreds of dollars to your electric bill every year? Find out how you can stop phantom energy loss and slash your electric bills. More: continued here

Wylfa B on Anglesey is the exciting new nuclear build idea to replace the present nuclear power station. Following Trade Secretary, Alistair Darling’s, recent announcement in Parliament on the energy white paper, nuclear new build in Britain has the green light. Already energy giants E.ON and EDF Energy have shown strong interest in Wylfa B and other nuclear build sites. …

The G8 Gleneagles Summit in Scotland two years ago asked the World Bank to produce a roadmap for accelerating investments in clean energy for the developing world, in cooperation with the other international financial institutions. More: continued here

The ongoing discussion about energy is one that can be polarizing. So, just what is the advantage of alternative energy over fossil fuels? More: continued here

American manufacturers have been directly affected by rising energy cost. This article suggest purchasing strategies to reduce energy consumption and costs. More: continued here

The world is quickly moving into a different age of energy consumption. With tensions in the Middle East growing daily, the importance of developing new fuels is becoming ever-important. When you must rely almost completely on other countries for your energy needs, many other problems arise. You then become dependent on them. More: continued here

China is growing economically in leaps and bounds, which means it needs energy. Jumping into the solar power industry, it is both producing systems cheaply and using them. More: continued here

Hydrogen fuel cells, biomass gases, solar collectors, solar hot water systems, heat storage vaults, photovoltaic electricity, solar panels, solar greenhouses and solar house plans will are all part of the growing trend toward homes that are powered by alternative energy sources. We as individual also face the need of becoming more energy independent from giant energy companies. More: continued here