More and more people today are now looking for alternative ways of supplying power that they need in order to run appliances and equipment in their home. For some people because of where they live setting up a solar powered system is the ideal choice. In this article, we go through a number of factors that need to be taken …

Greenwashing advertisements have now become commonplace in which slick campaigns are centered on being ‘green’ and more importantly, ‘taking responsibility for our carbon footprints’. Perhaps it is time that the bigger electricity suppliers and the government took some of their own advice? More: continued here

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 …

Solar power has many more uses around your home than just solar heating. The technology has made significant advances and you can now cook, heat your pool and even refrigerate your groceries using energy from the sun. However, your solar home may have issues that you may be unaware of. In this article, we’ll talk about the economic and environmental …

Google announced yesterday that they are going to take their large fund of cash and use some of it to support research into alternative energy development in order to help offset energy usage at their company and beyond. They intend to fund solar energy and wind power strategies. “We have gained expertise in designing and building large-scale, energy-intensive facilities by …

Creates renewable energy R&D group and supports breakthrough technologies Mountain View, Calif. (November 27, 2007) – Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) today announced a new strategic initiative to develop electricity from renewable energy sources that will be cheaper than electricity produced from coal. The newly created initiative, known as RE

If you think back to the not-so-distant past you can remember a time where society was technologically deficient. There was no such thing as a computer, let alone the Internet, and the thought of taking a picture of a person then transmitting the image through a phone within seconds was unheard of. However, times have evolved just as humans have. …

[tag]Alternative energy [/tag]is sweeping the nation, and the world, as today’s biggest environmental topic. Alternative energy topics no longer revolve around nuclear energy for electricity, but also include the use of products such as Ethanol in cars. It is important to learn what alternative energy is, how it works, and the different types to stay on top of environmental legislations …

While camping in remote areas or working in construction where electric power is at a premium, having your own portable solar power unit to plug into can supply some of the power needed for comfort or convenience. Most people consider solar power as a means of alternative power generation that will eventually replace coal-fired generating plants but the sun plays …

The Subaru B5-TPH (the TPH stands for Turbo Parallel Hybrid) was an impressive new exhibit at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. It’s got a bit of everything. It is part SUV, part sports wagon with an electric motor alongside a turbocharged engine. More: continued here

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Nov. 5, 2007—Pacific Gas and Electric Company today announced that it has entered into a 177 megawatt solar thermal power purchasing agreement with Ausra Inc. The project, to be located in central California, is being developed by Ausra. “Today’s agreement between PG&E and Ausra highlights how clean energy will create jobs in California while delivering a reliable source …

Solar energy is renewable, and has become quite common in areas that have a dependable number of days of sunshine such as California and Arizona. Solar heat collectors can be seen on roofs all over the Southwest. There are many ways to use the sun to generate renewable energy. These can include the generation of electricity through photovoltaic solar cells, …

Why Do We Need Alternatives? To answer that question, we need to start by discussing fossil fuels-what they are, where they come from, how they are used and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Within this context, the pressing need for alternatives becomes quite clear. What are fossil fuels? Most fossil fuels are formed from the remains of long-dead creatures …

Major developments in Clean Coal Technology (CCT) in the last decade have made it increasingly attractive as an alternative energy source. CCT now offers more electricity per unit of coal, less solid wastes per unit of electricity, lower carbon dioxide emissions per unit of electricity and less thermal pollution per unit of electricity. Coal is a fuel source found in …

Since Al Gore’s documentary film “An Inconvenient Truth” hit the world’s consciousness, local governments and citizen groups have become more vocal in demanding alternative renewable energy sources. One highly viable source certainly in parts of the United States is solar power. One state taking a stand for it’s citizens to have the opportunity to do their part is Arizona. In …

The price that Wall Street futures investors pay for a barrel of crude oil has shot up to near $90. That means you can expect to pay even more for your next purchase of Heating Oil. The items listed below are in priority order for action to reduce the amount of oil you use. 1. Stop drafts – at windows, …

Whether it’s a concern for the environment or the increasing cost of fuel, more and more people are seeing the hybrid vehicle as a viable option. Hybrid cars are appealing because they pair a gasoline engine with one or more electric motors to achieve higher fuel efficiency and extremely low emissions. 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 …

Being energy-efficient is not an empty word. While you may have no idea about it, there is a huge difference between running your kitchen in an “energy-efficient mode” and not caring about it at all. The difference in electricity bills which can sum up even to several hundred dollars a year – a sum certainly worthy of your attention. More: …

This article is an energy review and update, as well as a critique of US and Western energy policies, or a lack thereof. This is not about Eastern energy policies because they will follow our political and market leads in dealing with a necessary and long overdue shift out of the archaic energy infrastructures that have been perpetuated for corporate …