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Energy News Updates –

Anna Hart asked Solar energy facts for kids in New Zealand are considered unnecessary by some When winter hovers over New Zealand it may seem that day after day is cloudy and grey – especially in some parts of New Zealand On such days it is difficult to imagine that solar energy could supply enough electricity for a New Zealand …

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Designing Your Energy Efficient House Plans

The concept of energy efficient house plans may come as a new idea to you but despite its seemingly strange effect, that leaves you entrapped in mind for a few seconds, the basic idea really is very cool and practical. It is so realistic that in fact, it is well-known as one of the best twenty first century ideas. If …

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Solar Power Makes The Big Leagues

The nation’s major professional sports leagues are collectively sending an important cultural message in the battle against climate change by encouraging and endorsing the use of solar power and clean energy in arenas and stadiums throughout the United States.

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Smart Grid Committee Named

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has named 15 leaders from a cross-section of U.S. industry, academia, and trade and professional organizations to serve on its newly formed Smart Grid Advisory Committee, which convenes its first meeting on Sept. 29, 2010.

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Energy News Updates –

why do we use wind energy? As oil prices continue to explode tag alternative energy tag is getting a close look in the United States Here is a guide to tag wind energy tag in the USA One of the worlds fastest growing types of tag renewable energy sources tag is wind energy While most of the Earth is still …

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The Efficiency of a Geothermal Heat Pump

Budda Oliver asked: Geothermal heat pumps harness the temperature of the ground or the groundwater and use it to heat or cool your home. This process utilizes the natural temperature of the earth to control the indoor climate of your home. A loop with a compressor takes heat from the ground and pumps it into the inside heating loop, circulating …

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Alternative Energy Updates –

used small excavators for sale Finding the ideal used mini excavator for sale is a real hard job Question may arise why you are going to buy a mini excavator in place of an original sized one The reply can be straightforward A mini excavator gives one the pliability of working around in more numerous places and conditions than the …

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California’s Largest Solar Plant To Be Built

Eurus Energy and NRG Solar Partner to Build California’s Largest Solar Photovoltaic Generating Facility Full Notice to proceed issued today; Construction to start by end of September PRINCETON, N.J., Sep 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Eurus Energy America and NRG Solar, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) , have joined forces to build what will be, upon completion, the …

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Alt E Updates –

1 This homeowner is determined to make his home as Planet-Friendly as possible When Steve Rizzone set out to build a new custom home on a hillside lot in Newport Beach California he wanted to walk the talk about living green by building the most environmentally-friendly home possible It took five years of planning by Mr Rizzone and his architects …

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Energy News Updates –

What do we use wind power for As oil prices continue to explode tag alternative energy tag is getting a close look in the United States Here is a guide to tag wind energy tag in the USA One of the worlds fastest growing types of tag renewable energy sources tag is wind energy While most of the Earth is …

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California Driving Alternative Energy Or Putting Brakes On?

California has been trying to drive clean energy standards with it's regulations and requirements for alternative energy production by its larger utilities in recent years. To date that number has been a 20% renewable standard which has been a struggle for the utilities to comply with so far.

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Largest Wind Farm Powers Up Off England Coast

The world’s largest offshore windfarm, partially built by a Norfolk firm, was officially opened off the UK coast yesterday. The Thanet offshore windfarm, off the south east coast of England, has 100 turbines which will produce enough green energy a year to power the equivalent of more than 200,000 homes. The project was completed by energy company Vattenfall and the …

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BMW’s Electric Car Comes To America

BMW Announces Markets for BMW ActiveE Field Trial New York Metro and Greater Los Angeles will again be included and be joined by Metropolitan markets of San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and Boston Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 23, 2010… Later today at Opportunity Green in Los Angeles, BMW will announce the markets which will participate in the BMW ActiveE …

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Alternative Energy Updates –

renewable energy grants Environmentalism is the strong topic of discussion these days and in this context solar power has undertaken huge value Many people feel that the human race is having a negative effect on the environment because of how much pollution we put out by using the conventional power production that we use on a daily basis These people …

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Alternative Energy Updates –

build your own wind power You Can Build A Wind Generator You are here because you are probably trying to decide if you can learn how to build a wind generator yourself Are you wondering How much will a homemade wind generator cost Can we get reliable easy to follow wind generator plans How long will it take to build …

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Solar Powered Affordable Housing

New, Solar-Powered Affordable Housing opens in Healdsburg, California The non-profit Eden Housing and its supporters dedicated the Healdsburg Family Housing, on Friday, August 20 at 2 PM. This sustainably-built new development is designed for families earning 30% to 50% of the Area Median Income. Currently, that limit is $32,100 for a family of two, $36,100 for a family of three, …

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Geothermal Heating and Cooling

James Crisp asked: One of my favorite jobs is visiting construction sites. On those visits I enjoy studying our homes from the most minor details we have designed to the overall execution of the project. Earth moving is always interesting but is especially dramatic when it involves the installation of a geothermal heating and cooling system. Almost all of our …

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Solar Financing Program Offered

SPG SOLAR ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF STRUCTURED FINANCE GROUP ~Full Suite of Funding Resources and Expertise to be Available to Commercial Solar Market~ Novato, CA— September 21, 2010—SPG Solar, a leading US solar installer and recently ranked as the second largest in California, announced today that it will offer access to a full array of financial resources and expertise on public …

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