We do many posts about the new emerging alternative energy technologies that are coming onto the market. However there are some other very important considerations when thinking about our future energy security. That includes building our homes and offices to be more energy efficient so that we save and use less energy. This article addresses that aspect. Check it out. …

There are many misconceptions about corn and ethanol in our world. Many see corn as an important addition to the fuel system in our country while others see it as an environmental catastrophe of its own. This interesting article from right in the land of corn production makes for a good starting point in the discussion. Regardless of race, sexual …

By Elisa Wood March 8, 2012 US Congresswoman Michele Bachmann often asks why government should tell us which kind of light bulb to choose. Turns out it’s a question with a trillion dollar answer. We will save $1.1 trillion through 2035 because of existing energy efficiency mandates for light bulbs and appliances, according to a report issued this week by …

This is a clever campaign that MB did in Germany to promote its new fuel cell powered zero emissions car to the market. They made the car look invisible with cameras and led panels. Very cool. But even more important is that fact that this big German car manufacturer is getting into zero emissions cars. Want to learn more about …

It doesn‘t happen every day that a US president visits a German automotive plant. But on Wednesday, US President Barack Obama did just that, stopping at a Daimler plant near Charlotte, North Carolina, to talk about energy as US petrol prices rise. “We‘ve got to develop every source of American energy – not just oil and gas, but wind power …

Do you think energy tycoon T Bone Pickens can shape a new path for American energy production? He shared his thoughts at this years TED conference. T. Boone Pickens knows energy. The 83-year-old billionaire entrepreneur started his first oil and gas company in 1954 and has been in the industry ever since. In recent years, Pickens has been a vocal …

Do you own an (EV) Electric Vehicle? Well if you do then you are one of the leading edge drivers in a growing movement of cars that run only on electricity. Congratulations are in order. I think you should be saluted for it. The move the EV is growing as more and more car companies are rolling out EV models. …

Collecting rain water is a common sense solution, particularly when you want to use the recycled water for gardening, washing cars or getting some cleaning done in the yard. It is easy to collect a barrel full of rain water but you need to find a way of putting this water to efficient use. It is expensive to invest in …

President Obama confirmed his commitment to clean energy and to environmental and public health protections in his State of the Union Address last night. He celebrated the extraordinary growth of the clean energy economy, and he laid out a plan to create more clean energy jobs and more responsible energy development. “We don’t have to choose between our environment and …

Good article today on ZD Net about the next year in electric cars. 7 trends driving electric vehicles in 2012 As 2011 draws to a close, the environment for electric vehicle adoption remains positive — despite a dramatically altered political landscape, which could result in reduced federal financial support for pilots or individual purchases moving forward, and battery safety concerns …

SPG Solar, Inc. Named 2011 Platts Global Energy Awards Finalist ~SPG Solar Floatovoltaics® Selected for Sustainable Technology Innovation of the Year Category~ Novato, CA –November 29, 2011 – SPG Solar, Inc. has been selected as a finalist in the Platts Global Energy Awards, an annual program recognizing exemplary industry leadership. The 2011 finalists, selected from more than 200 nominations, were …

While the growth of electric and hybrid cars is a significant step towards finding a solution to our gas problem in today’s world, the bigger impact may come from the adoption of green initiatives on the commercial level. There are so many diesel trucks running the streets of our cities everyday. If commercial fleets can be converted to use all …

The advantages of solar energy are contributory factors that would seriously affect the way ahead for humankind. Irrespective of how you look at it carbon-based fuels will eventually run out and even in the event that they didn’t they’d become out of date if man ventures into outer space. You’ll notice that none of the “Mars Rover” type cars are …

Despite great leaps in solar panel technology, the biggest obstacle hindering their widespread use is quite pedestrian: stubbornly high installation costs. While the cost of panels has dropped by half since 2007, total installation costs, which include panels, labor and additional equipment, declined just 20% over the same period. Charlie Korman, manager of Solar Energy programs at GE’s Global Research …

There are numerous more positive aspects than negatives of solar panel technology. Solar energy Benefits are often reviewed in the news; the most important positive aspects can be that this is definitely an option to obtain power convenience on an individual basis possibly at your own rate. We wish the information below is going to be of good use for …

THE PRESENT & FUTURE OF SOLAR Julia Hamm, President and CEO of the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) took the audience 20 years into the future during today’s General Session with a visionary presentation about the role of solar energy within an electric utility in the year 2031. Hamm stressed the importance of collaboration between the solar industry and utilities …

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 …

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 …

I would have to say that this effort makes a lot of sense to me as the need to have diversity in fuels so that we can get away from our dependence on gasoline only at the pump is paramount. As it is the consumer is given almost no choice at the pump or in their immediate city/state when it …

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 …