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Products carrying the Energy Star label offer many beneits to consumers and the environment. Energy Star claims that in 2009, it helped Americans save approximately $17 billion on household bills and enough energy to offset the emissions of greenhouse gases that 30,000,000 automobiles would generate. Here are beneits of Energy Star-qualiied appliances. Advantages of Energy Star-Certified Appliances Less Water Wasted …

There are fundamentally just 2 key kinds of solar panel. The simpler type which just generate Solar Energy in the form of hot water, and the higher technology sort which create energy in the form of electricity. Both kinds can prove to be cost effective when they have been effectively fitted, and when one takes advantage of state grants which …

The technical term for solar power systems is Photovoltaic Systems or PV systems. Photovoltaic is a word derived from two words, one from ‘photo’ meaning light, and another from ‘volt’ which is a measurement of electrical energy. In simplest terms, a photovoltaic system is a configuration that collects energy from sunlight and turns it into electric power. Here is a …

The technical term for solar power systems is Photovoltaic Systems or PV systems. The word “photovoltaic” is derived from two words: “photo,” which means “light,” and “volt,” a measurement of electric power. In simplest terms, a photovoltaic system is a configuration that collects energy from sunlight and turns it into electric power. Here is a simplified explanation of the whole …

If you’ve ever thought about converting your home or business to solar electric power, it’s easier than ever to make the conversion. The process of converting is not only convenient but beneficial as well especially with the government offering tax incentives to homeowners and business owners who are making the shift and the ability to stay connected to the local …

T J Madigan asked: The history of hybrid cars is immersed in controversy. Not so much for the product itself, but for the technology it uses. Is it old like the conception of wheel itself, or is it a recent idea, as recent as the embryonic stem cell technology? First of all, a hybrid car is a vehicle that uses …

Being aware of the present fraud trends is essential in order to prevent getting pulled in to the bizarre and extraordinary promises these frauds make. The program Magnets 4 Energy is not the solution for powering up your house without spending money. To this day, nobody had managed to entirely power their homes with the use of a perpetual motion …

The growing Green movement in America There is no set formula to determine how green a city is. A lot of different elements come into play: recycling, public transport, pollution control, sustainable building, even neighborhood and citizen empowerment programs. Maybe that’s why a new list of America’s greenest cities comes out every few months, each one different, based on the …

Having a Solar Energy Panels installation fitted is surely an environmentally supportive activity and one which should be supported as going to lower the carbon footprint by lowering CO2 emissions. Given that the Solar Energy Prices run at about ?12,000 for a typical building Solar Energy Panels installation, this can be quite an expense for a domestic customer to make. …

Shaye Michaels asked: Wind is amongst the neatest renewable energy resources accessible to us. Most people are not aware about the fact that wind energy is the fastest prospering energy sector. As you know, wind is an indirect adaptation of solar power. Various surfaces on the Earth respond distinctly to being hit by sunrays, mainly with context to the heat. …

Photograph from Kyodo/Reuters Today we bring you some content about the energy and power of the Earth. The horrific earthquake and tsunami which struck Japan yesterday has left a horrible scar on Japan. We mourn for the lives lost in this tragedy. I would like to encourage all to donate to help the victims of this quake. This content is …

With solar energy becoming more and more popular among home and business owners as an alternative source of energy, there are a lot of solar energy companies out there offering to equip your home or business for solar power. It might be tough to choose the right solar energy company because not all solar energy companies are efficient. Here are …

These days, more and more people are turning to solar power systems to provide electricity to their homes and businesses. Not only is solar electricity a renewable energy source that reduces harmful emissions and spares the environment, but after the initial investment to install the system in your building, going solar can reduce your expenses considerably. Here is a summary …

After living in the city for seven years, my husband and I decided to move out – in search of lawn, sure, but really in search of a much healthier lifestyle for our family. We got our lawn (organic fertilizer only, and thus, tons of weeds, but they’re green!) on a two-acre parcel that’s mostly wooded. That first night in …

Erick Juanich asked: What is wind power? Wind power is the result of the air movement caused by the uneven heating of the earth’s surface, this uneven heating in the earth’s surface creates the wind cycle, and there are two patterns in the wind cycle the day and the night cycle. Harness the power of nature for the benefit of …

DBT, the No. 1 charging station manufacturer in Europe, opened a new U.S. subsidiary in Chicago this January: DBT USA. With more than 6,000 units installed in more than 20 countries to date, DBT is the world’s leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. DBT USA business operations are already underway in Chicago, and U.S. assembly operations are planned …

With the present push for low CO2 emissions and renewable energy sources, the realistic direction for home owners to go for is that of Solar Energy Panels. The output of energy from Solar Energy Panels is electricity, made in photovoltaic cells by the result of sunlight, and converted to use in the home to run any mains electrical equipment. The …

There are a lot of misconceptions out there with home and business owners about switching to solar electricity. “It’s not cost effective,” “It’s unsightly,” and “It doesn’t save that much electricity” are just a few of them. However, most of those misconceptions simply aren’t true anymore, particularly with advances made in the technology and the accommodations being made for solar …

There is so much happening in the technology of new energy sources these days but connecti8ng them all together to function is a key element that is being researched these days. This excerpt from research being done in the Northwest is one example. Another is a big wind project slated for development down in Australia has gotten derailed because the …

A little different take on Green and alternative energy today as we host guest post from Sara dealing with eco-friendly eyewear. A nice shout out to Sara for contributing today. The reasons for individuals and companies alike to adopt mindful and environmentally friendly behaviors are compelling. Increasingly, businesses are joining the cause to promote best practices that support and protect …