Alternative Energy

Why Food Waste is Rife in the Winter Months

As winter descends and cold weather takes hold, it seems that humans aren’t so different to other animals after all. It seems humans’ animal instinct takes over in the winter months, much like animals who are planning to hibernate for the winter, shopping trolleys are stacked to the roof with food and the refrigerator door requires a sharp kick to …

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Public Shows Lack Of Faith In Energy Development Policy

Poll: Americans Believe U.S. Headed in Wrong Direction on Energy AUSTIN, Texas — A poll released today by The University of Texas at Austin found less than 14 percent of Americans think the country is headed in the right direction on energy. Of more than 3,400 consumers surveyed, 84 percent were worried about U.S. consumption of oil from foreign sources …

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Getting The Consumer Into The Energy Market

By Elisa Wood Fortunately for the rest of us, some people missed the message, the one that says we’re in an economic slide so slippery there is no climbing back up. I had a chance to speak to several of these optimists recently. No, they are not members of the Pollyanna Club; they are green energy entrepreneurs, those who are …

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Basic Information on What Really is Solar Power, and its Origin

Solar Energy is radiant energy that’s created by direct sunlight. Every single day direct sunlight radiates, or releases, an enormous amount of energy. The sun’s rays radiates more energy within a second than people have utilized since the man can remember! The energy of the Sun derives from within the sun itself. Just like other stars, the sun is a …

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Could You Save Money By Employing Solar Panels For House?

Without a doubt, solar panels for house already have become popular in several areas of the globe. A number of households nowadays choose these kinds of eco-friendly devices to use in their houses. You can even buy solar panels cheap if you find the right source. The reason behind this is not just it’s environmental benefits, these solar power panels …

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Getty Images’ The Curve sheds light on visual communication in the energy sector

Third edition of Getty Images’ The Curve trend report shares case studies, insight on trends and changes in visual communications within the energy industry London – 11 October, 2011: Getty Images has today announced the launch of the latest edition of The Curve, a comprehensive research paper addressing the use and future of energy, as well as its representation in …

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Smart Electric Windows: Innovation Time

Found this interesting article at the Txchnologist site today. Windows that can change color at the touch of a switch, could be a great energy conservation resource in coming years. Smart window technology, thermally insulating fenestration that changes color at the flip of a switch, is the next wave in windows. Smart glass’ most visible application right now is in …

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Optimizing Your Refrigerator

Going green doesn’t just apply to recycling and carpooling. You can implement small measures around the home that can help decrease your energy bill. Keeping your appliances running in top condition will reduce or eliminate entirely the need for repair or replacement. Start in a room like the kitchen by optimizing your fridge to run at maximum efficiency. Here are …

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NBP “Next Gen” LED Approach Lighting Systems to Transform Airfield Energy Usage

Green Energy Program for Airports Will Create Dramatic Savings on Energy Costs Claremont, CA—Today, New Bedford Panoramex Corporation (NBP) announced the launch of a new partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that will revolutionize energy usage and efficiency at our nation’s airports. Recently, NBP was awarded a contract, through a competitive bidding process, to replace legacy Precision Approach Path …

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Clean Way To Release Energy In Shale Oil

New American Chemical Society Podcast Using the energy in oil shale without releasing carbon dioxide in a greenhouse world WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2011 — New technology that combines production of electricity with capture of carbon dioxide could make billions of barrels of oil shale — now regarded as off-limits because of the huge amounts of carbon dioxide released in its …

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Solar Creating New Jobs

Engensa Data Reveals Government Solar Policies on Track to Create 10,000 Jobs by April 2012 Support For Feed-in Tariff to Boost Economy through Job Creation and Tax Revenue, Solve Fuel Poverty and Provide Affordable Home Energy Solutions New analysis by Engensa, the UK’s fastest-growing solar energy company, finds that the UK’s Feed-in Tariff (FiT) will create 10,000 green jobs by …

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Energy Efficiency And Solyndra

By Elisa Wood September 21, 2011 Not so long ago the green energy movement celebrated because President Obama used words like ‘renewable energy’ and ‘climate change’ in his inaugural speech. It was a first for a US president. Now comes the downside of being a political darling. Opponents of green energy – or rather opponents of its proponents – are …

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Solar Illumination Genius!

This is a fantastic example about simple solutions to big problems. We forget how lucky we are in this world. Here is a guy who is taking trash and making it into light which then changes peoples lives immediately. Don’t we all wish we could change lives? Please watch this video and share it to your friends…

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Fossil Fuel Industry Exposed In “Greedy Lying Bastards”

>h2>Filmmaker Craig Rosebraugh Pursues Trail of Environmental Destruction, Illness and Death What happens when an industry has too much power? “Greedy Lying Bastards” presents a searing indictment of the influence, deceit and corruption that defines the fossil fuel industry. From the Gulf Coast to the tiny nation of Tuvalu, from Nigeria and Uganda to Peru and Alaska, filmmaker and political …

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Windmill Lighters – Some Functional Recommendations On It’s Proper Use

Windmill lighters are among the most essentials high-tech survival equipments, made to facilitate a spark in any condition. Withstanding 70-80mph winds, altitudes bigger than 9000′ or temperatures near -40 degrees Fahrenheit, they are ideal for activities in extreme weather. Still, there are many things you should consider when you use a windmill lighter at extreme altitudes, in order to take …

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The Truth About Biofuels in America

GoogleTechTalks asked: Google Tech Talks February, 12 2008 ABSTRACT Charles Anderson of Golden Fuel Systems will give a realistic behind the scenes analysis of many common alternative fuels and transportation options available in the United States such as: Ethanol, Biodiesel, SVO (Straight Vegetable Oil), Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Hybrid and Electric Vehicles. Charles will explain how an SVO conversion to …

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Environmental Entrepreneurs: Clean Energy Still Key to Economic, Energy Future

Transformation of Nation’s Energy System Isn’t Going to Happen Without Casualties, says E2 co-founder WASHINGTON (September 14, 2011) – The clean energy industry is still growing and still holds the key to our economic and energy future, despite the demise of Solyndra, according to Environmental Entrepreneurs, an independent group of business leaders who advocate for good environmental policy while building …

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A Guide to Eco-Friendly Automobiles

The automotive industry has seen some radical changes the last few years, from the recent economic downfall which hindered thousands of jobs to the engineering feats of creating fuel efficient automobiles. The result of said changes has spurred dramatic growth in the alternative energy sector, including a rapid increase in the number of eco-friendly cars being produced. Many individuals are …

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Homemade Wind Generator – Learn How Wind Power Works

solarenergyformyhome asked: www.solarenergyformyhome.com In this video we demonstrate three different types of home made electricity wind generators. If you are looking for information about wind generators and wing energy, then I highly recommend you to check out that website. There you can find articles, step-by-step guides, pictures and schematics that will show you how everything is done. Visit www.solarenergyformyhome.com and …

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