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The truth is definitely becoming clearer. Thanks to widespread news coverage and Al Gore’s book and documentary, people are becoming more and more aware that energy needs to be conserved, even if it means inconvenience. Recycling isn’t something only “tree-huggers” do anymore. Even big companies are getting into the habit of recycling and reusing their waste products. My local Wal-mart …

This article is an overview of the Crude Oil Market. It includes information on the history, environmental effects, oil pricing and the future outloook of the Crude Oil market. More: continued here

When designing a solar home, carefully plan to accommodate and benefit from the sun’s shifting patterns and other natural, seasonal cycles. Before finalizing a building plan, spend time at the site at different times of the day, and pay attention to the sun, wind and weather. More: continued here

Energy costs are going up, according to a recent news bulletin. The demand for energy is also increasing. No matter what the energy prices are, you still need clean clothes. How can you lower your power bills? Air-drying laundry is one solution. This article describes the types of air-dryers and gives you practical tips on hanging laundry. More: continued here

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Petroleum or crude oil is a naturally occurring liquid found in formations in the Earth consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons (mostly alkanes) of various lengths. Petroleum literally means rock oil; oil that comes from rock. Petroleum or Crude Oil is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon-based liquid which is sometimes present in porous rocks beneath the earth’s surface. More: continued …

Before you can start saving energy at home, you need to know where you’re wasting energy right now. Here’s how to do your own “energy audit.” More: continued here

Awareness of environmental issues and the difference we as individuals can make to help protect our planet is increasing day by day. Even energy companies are now changing the way they operate so that the impact they have on global warming can be reduced. However, rules and regulations that govern energy companies have, up to this point, been failing to …

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, almost 50 percent of a typical home’s utility bill is attributed to heating and air conditioning, 30 percent to appliances and lighting, and 20 percent to the water heater and refrigerator. This equates to almost $1,500 in energy bills for a typical household. Following are ways to reduce your utility bills: Tune it. …

Most Americans would like a simple kit to generate electricity directly to the grid – run their electric meter backwards – to save money – help the ecology – stop the oil wars – save the planet. How? Make your own electricity – not just for your house, for the power grid. More: continued here

This article details the importance of a domestic energy assessor. The United Kingdom has the corner on training and hiring energy assessor professionals that can help homeowners and other community members build and maintain residences and other facilities improve the environment for all. More: continued here

This article talks about the importance of electrical installation. Electrical power around the globe is still primarily generated by fossil fuel. Legislators, environmentalists and others who have an interest in saving our planet abhor this. More: continued here

Recently, the name of Medicine Bow has been bandied about within the government and alternative energy circles. If you Google “Medicine Bow Coal to Diesel”, you’ll find a treasure trove of both factual and speculative information. More: continued here

The recent decision by Ofgem, the utilities watchdog, to scrap the 28-day rule on energy contracts, has been met with dismay from many consumer groups. But is it all doom and gloom? Ofgem has said utilities companies will no longer have to allow their customers to move within 28 days and can tie their customers in to long-term contracts, similar …

Massive stores of methane gas buried deep inside Asia’s coal beds could be shaping up as the next hot energy play. Trillions of cubic meters of clean-burning methane are trapped in Asia’s coal deposits. More: continued here

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Something is energy efficient if it uses energy efficiently. It can be used to refer to energy conversion efficiency which refers to the proportion between the amount of input of energy used in the system compared to the useful output. Useful output can mean either heat, mechanical power, or electrical power More: continued here

The Barnett Natural Gas Field is contained within a very hard sedimentary rock formation called Shale. Shale is a fine-grained rock made up of ancient compacted clays or mud. Until recently the Barnett Shale Gas Fields were largely untapped due to the difficulty and cost to extract the gas. More: continued here

Petroleum Products are easily recognized in the gasoline we use to fuel our cars and the heating oil we use to warm our homes. Lesser known uses of petroleum-based components are plastics, medicines, food items, and a host of other products. More: continued here

Solar power cost per kilowatt is not cost effective with the exception of a few states. Read the chart where using solar thermal (as opposed to PV) energy has the cost advantage. More: continued here