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Accounting for almost half of national oil consumption, gasoline is the largest single volume refined product sold in the United States. The No. 2 fuel oil is heating oil, and accounts for about 25% of the yield of a barrel of crude, the second Accounting for almost half of national oil consumption, gasoline is the largest single volume refined product …

World today is experiencing energy revolution. Environmental issues are catching up and with the increased emphasis placed on preserving the environment we all need to play our roles in saving energy. By saving energy, we can definitely take a positive step in fighting the climate change and in preserving non-renewable sources of energy. More: continued here

There are a number of reasons why you should be considering having an emergency back up power supply system installed in your home. Today problems with sudden power failures are now becoming quite common and can affect us at any time. However, by having even a cheap solar backup power system installed in your home or office can help to …

It seems that every winter the cost of electricity goes up, this is true whether you live in the northern colder areas or the southern warmer areas. No matter where you live winter electricity rates kick in and you face higher than normal electric bills. More: continued here

Unlike standard garden fountains, solar fountains cost less and save energy. Because they run on free power generated by sunlight, solar fountains never need to be plugged into an electrical power source. They can be placed anywhere with access to direct sunlight. In the garden or patio area, place the fountain’s solar panel out of areas that are shaded by …

A Solar Thermal Tower runs on the thermal law that hot air rises. Basically the way a thermal tower works is very similar to what would happen if you combined a convection oven with a chimney. A solar thermal tower has three main parts. The tower, the collector, and the turbine. The more prominent is the tower itself. The tower …

A massive amount of solar power is delivered daily to the Earth in the form of sunrays, which provides energy for all forms of life on Earth, influences the ocean’s currents, the wind and prevailing atmospheric conditions. The solar power that is needed to perform these tasks represents only a fraction of the daily quota of available energy, the remainder …

A solar powered heating system, is made up of a solar heat collector, housed in an insulated framework, one side of which, is made up of toughened glass that faces the sun’s arc. The complete unit, or panel, must be placed in an unobstructed, elevated position so as to capture the maximum amount of daily sunshine. Depending upon heating requirements, …

We are now hearing more and more about the issue of climate change, carbon offsetting and the effects of global warming in a variety of media. All this talk of ‘carbon footprints’ and how we can reduce them to help the planet can be rather confusing for some. However, by following a few easy steps in your household, you could …

Just like supermarket chains, business electricity retail is dominated by a few major players who share some 96% of the total market. However, rather than compete head-on for market share, they appear only compete for a small percentage of customers at the peripherals. More: continued here

New fuel standards bill gets passed in Senate but not without some compromise on other key items leaving Democrats with only a mild victory. The Senate took a huge step toward passage of the biggest increase in fuel economy standards for cars and trucks in three decades – but it came at a major cost for Democrats. Backers of tougher …

Everyone should worry about the next generations having a clean safe earth to live on with plentiful energy. As we become more aware that new ways to heat and power our homes are needed because the potential for future generations to run out of the fuels we currently rely on is a real possibility. Although many people worry about this …

An expanding global demand has fueled one of the longest booms in America’s oil & gas business. We are now seeing gas and oil rigs closer to residential developments leading to the challenging issue of noise control. Sound barrier walls are aesthetically acceptable, and provide a welcome solution for production companies and affected landowners alike. More: continued here

Alternative energy such as wind power is a great option for powering your home. There are a few things that you should consider before you purchase a wind generator. * Local restrictions – Wind generators need to be relatively tall in order to take best advantage of wind. Many home owner’s associations and local governing bodies have restrictions on the …

High-capacity plant to double worldwide output, create green collar jobs LAS VEGAS—Dec. 13, 2007—Ausra Inc., the developer of utility-scale solar thermal power, announced today it is building the first U.S. manufacturing plant for solar thermal power systems in Las Vegas. The 130,000-square-foot, highly automated manufacturing and distribution center will produce the reflectors, towers, absorber tubes, and other key components of …

[tag]Passive solar[/tag] can be as simple as items that can be heated by the sun to produce energy Active solar is when you use more expensive solar panels and the like to produce electricity to either charge batteries or to power items direct. I think one of the oldest uses of passive solar is to face your home towards the …

After the dubious summer we’ve had in 2007, we’re now having an even more dubious winter. There has been a sharp drop in temperatures and set to go even lower. The MET office’s prediction is that temperatures will fall to below 4.3C (40F), compared to last years average of 5.6C (42F). To put that in perspective, the average temperature this …

If the dollar continues to be weak against other currencies, it will produce many unpredictable side effects. But one side effect that is almost certain to happen is a rise in the prices of traditional energy resources. All imports, but specifically oil and gasoline, will become more expensive. The days of $1.20 a gallon for gas are probably gone forever. …

As far as maintenance goes, water for gas hybrid vehicles and engines aren’t different from regular cars and engines. You should do your normal car maintenance, the HHO generator only needs to be checked and if necessary top up the water level from time to time, just as you will do to your radiator. More: continued here

You should first decide the benefit that you would like to achieve with the residential solar power system, whether it is to power your home, your camp house. Additional power source to reduce your energy utility bills or as a backup power source when local grid electricity outage occurs. More: continued here