New American Chemical Society podcast: economical biodiesel from sewage sludge WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2010 — Biodiesel fuel could be produced from municipal sewage sludge at a cost that is within a few cents a gallon of being competitive with conventional diesel refined from petroleum, according to the latest episode in the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) award-winning podcast series, “Global Challenges/Chemistry …
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Can You Go Green With Your Energy
Everybody is trying to do their part to go green. The amount that a person does is not the same as everyone else. The sun is one of the most valuable resources we can use. They are going about adding the solar panels to power their home in many ways including building a solar panel for those who are handy …
Read More »Homemade Solar Power For Your Home
Ed Reich asked: In a world of increasing energy prices and serious environmental issues homemade solar power become increasingly important. More and more people become interested to learn how to make their own homemade solar power systems and solar panels. Are homemade solar power solutions really the smart way to go? You bet they are. The fact is that we …
Read More »New Industrial Lithium-Ion Battery For Energy Storage
Lithium-Ion battery technology, scalable to megawatt sizes, provides innovative energy-storage solution for renewable energy sources and grids and enables hybrid alternatives for reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.
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where does the wind get its energy from Jenney Pan asked What Is Wind Energy What is wind energy Wind is simply air in motion Sun’s rays falling on an object heat it up land heats up faster and it cools also faster water heats up slower and is slower in cooling Naturally there will be uneven heating of the …
Read More »Solar Attic Fan: Energy Effectiveness for the Normal Home
Everyone wants their residence to be energy-efficient this summer time for a great number of motives. The most popular reason for this efficiency is cost cutting. Most of us desire to cut costs, and an energy efficient residence will decrease the total amount that you spend for heating, cooling, and basic electrical energy. You will find a great number of …
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solaranda GWS Technologies Inc an alternative energy company developing and marketing solar and wind-powered renewable energy products and solutions announced today that it would begin distribution of the Solaranda Solar Shade Structure The Solaranda is innovative creative and just the solution to give the solar industry a boost said GWS Technologies Vice President Michael Coskun The Solaranda appeals to a …
Read More »Knowing How To Save On Central Heating And Energy Bills
If you are thinking of moving house, one of the first things you should put on your list is the need for central heating installation. Since energy prices keep rising, there is no doubt that this an important thing to consider, so that you can be sure you have a cost-effective heating system. Things to Consider With Heating When you’re …
Read More »Should You Consider A Renewable Energy Source
This is a question many people are asking themselves and they are turning to experts to try some greendiyenergy around their house, but what are the reasons that should make a person decide that it is the right thing for them to do. A renewable source of energy is a great way to save money for a homeowner in the …
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ClearEdge5 reviews Fuel cells and fuel cell technology has been a big buzz now for the last couple years with lots of talk and plans for cars that run on them and so on But it has seemed to be very much a thing of the future and not of today in terms of consumer use of fuel cells for …
Read More »Geothermal, Condensing Boilers and Micro Chp – Heat Your Home With Less Gas Or Oil
Alan Jacobson asked: There are three exciting new technologies that can help you heat your home this winter with less, or perhaps even no oil or gas. Each of these systems will pay for itself in just a small period of time, and after that you keep all the savings you reap on lower oil and gas bills. Each of …
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modern radiators Over the years there have been many different household changes that we have come to terms with One of the most interesting changes over the years has been the development of the radiator Since radiators first appeared in the home things have changed The once ugly and large radiators have now been condensed into neat and tidy wall …
Read More »How To Install Residential Solar Power
The idea of creating green electricity is gaining popularity. There has been much talk of creating green collar jobs in the renewable energy sector. The need for professionals to put the systems into people homes is growing rapidly. But the good news is, you might not need them because of the simplicity of the technology involved, it is relatively easy …
Read More »Philippine Geothermal – World’s 2nd Biggest Geothermal Power Producer
R. S. Palacio asked: Perhaps to most Filipinos, geothermal is “alien”, unheard of or maybe just “a not too exciting topic” to delve on. But what if the regular Filipino would know that geothermal is a cheaper form of generating energy in a sense that it does not require the purchase and use of fuel? And that his country is …
Read More »Geothermal Energy – The Other Renewable Energy
Dave Sean Brooks asked: When it comes to renewable energy, wind and solar are the media darlings. Every time I hear renewable energy mentioned on TV or radio, it’s always wind and solar. If geothermal is mentioned, it’s an afterthought, and said almost under the announcer’s breath. Why? Given the immense importance of the United States’ (and the world’s) energy …
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fuel cell home power Fuel cells and fuel cell technology has been a big buzz now for the last couple years with lots of talk and plans for cars that run on them and so on But it has seemed to be very much a thing of the future and not of today in terms of consumer use of fuel …
Read More »Facts On Energy Star Tax Credit
If not already, energy wouldbe the most important topic talked about in the near future. Even now there are many a grounds why we should worry about saving all the energy forms we have around. many a people today are living a heavy life whereby some other are even finding heavier to find a milliliter of water to fill their …
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straw pellet A biomass pellet machine is used to compress wood residues into biomass pellets Biomass pellets have quite a lot of different uses including energy pellets animal bedding as well as even BBQ pellets The process of producing wood pellets in a wood pellet machine relies on the basic principles of heat along with pressure Heat is required to …
Read More »Five Tips To Reduce Moola On Your Energy Bills
Are average power bills overpriced? Yes. Apparently I am not alone, even our government appears to be concerned about power bill prices which is why this is the age of deregulation for the power companies. Define deregulation? According to Webster deregulation is the act or process of removing restrictions and regulations. Many years ago we witnessed the deregulation of the …
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wood vs straw pellets A biomass pellet machine is used to compress wood residues into biomass pellets Biomass pellets have quite a lot of different uses including energy pellets animal bedding as well as even BBQ pellets The process of producing wood pellets in a wood pellet machine relies on the basic principles of heat along with pressure Heat is …
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