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Is Nuclear Power back on the table in California?

California was one of the first states to enter the [tag-tec]nuclear power[/tag-tec] industry for energy production some 40 years ago. It was also one of the first to have huge debate over the [tag]nuclear[/tag] option which resulted in the shutdowns of several plants and a moratorium of nuclear power plant development in the state. Now there are signs that nuclear …

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Street Lighting from wind and sun!

essentialspark.com has completed negotiations with a leader in the field of Renewable Energy street lighting technology to introduce a cutting edge solar and wind powered combined renewable energy Street Light. This money saving lighting technology is already in use in several European countries and in many other countries. Anywhere there is a need to provide street or outdoor lighting and …

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Solar Energy competition aimed at stimulating innovation – Imagine that from the Feds?

[tag-tec]Solar energy [/tag-tec]contest to promote innovation in housing designs Often times our federal regulators and bureaucrats seem to be stifling innovation and growth in new technologies but not one agency seems to be promoting it and not a minute too soon. The DOE is sponsoring a contest to encourage new designs and innovations in solar energy production. Up till now …

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What to look for in Solar Lights – solar cells

Solar lights work by charging rechargeable battery cells to power the light during the night. The main two types are NiCad (nickel cadmium) and Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride). The old chemistry for battery cells is Nicad which suffers from ‘memory effect’ and is bad news for any solar application. With Nicad technology the cell must be run flat before recharging, …

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Hydro Cars – hydrogen fuel

It is said that Hydrogen cars are the way of the future. Today, the world is crippled by its need for oil, and its dependency on the Middle East for those fuels. Cars that use Hydrogen for fuel use either a fuel cell based technology or an internal combustion engine. The History of Hydrogen Fuel Celled Cars. Swiss Christian Friedrich …

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Researching Passive Solar Design – solar energy

Embed from Getty Images Since fossil fuels are slowly renewable, integration of passive solar design is a strategically correct long-term perspective, as due to heavy dependency on the resource its price over time will be increasing. For countries with limited initial sources of fossil fuels, this can be a too heavy economic burden to carry. When creating price scenarios for …

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They killed the electric car but now they are back….

The electric car was killed off a few years ago by the big car companies. You can read all about that here. Just leave it to good old ingenuity and stick to it ness for things to get done in this country. The electric car went away but now due to some hard work and dedication some folks have taken …

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You Can Have a Solar Home!

If you were intending to buy a home and found one that was well-furnished, cozy, had a very low monthly energy cost, and was installed with state of the art energy-saving lighting and heating systems, would you grab the offer?

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Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles *PHEVs) are not a dream anymore – hybrid

The topic ‘global warming’ may be unpleasant for some people. However taking action to stop air polluting could be a pleasant thing to do for anyone. What can you and I do to help? A few years ago, General Motors started making the electric vehicle. It was called the (EV1). The reader knows well what I am talking about. They …

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Public University Installs Large Scale Wind Turbine – wind power

In March 2005, the University of Minnesota-Morris became the first public American university to install a large-scale wind turbine to help meet the schools electrical needs. Since it was installed, the generator has supplied some 60 percent of the universitys power. The rest of the schools power needs are purchased from Otter Tail Power Companys Tailwinds Program. Those figures mean …

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A Golden Chance At a PINK Ticket — Owens Corning and Aquila Team Up to Spread the Word About Energy Efficiency – energy

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 1, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) (PRIMEZONE) — Charlie’s golden ticket may have provided him with an unlimited supply of chocolate, but did it pay his home energy bill? Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), maker of PINK insulation, is helping to solve the problem of home energy costs for five lucky Aquila (NYSE:ILA) customers through the PINK Ticket Giveaway. Owens …

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Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Unveils Energy Independence Strategy to Save Consumers $10 Billion Over 10 Years, Reduce Reliance on Foreign Fuels – energy

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Citing the urgent need to cut energy costs, move toward energy independence and stimulate the economy, Governor Rendell today released his Energy Independence Strategy. The plan will push Pennsylvania into the top tier of states taking steps to cut consumer energy costs, and significantly expand the alternative fuel, clean energy and conservation sectors. ‘This …

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Can you use Solar Chargers? – solar power

Solar chargers are a great option for people always on the move. If people are always traveling, a solar charger is a wonderful user-friendly option that wont drain resources. ICP solar chargers are an excellent brand of charger that is guaranteed to work. If you are dependent on your battery to operate machinery or vehicles, this guarantee is essential. Having …

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Local Energy Production Makes Sense – hydrogen fuel

With the crisis in oil and natural gas prices, the continued violence in the Middle East, and the environmental concerns brought front and center by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, alternative fuels have managed to become a topic of conversation in the mainstream media. Unfortunately, not all proposals make sense environmentally. The energy crisis has given the nuclear industry a major …

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