Seven of the 19 Houses Built by Student Competitors Produced More Energy Than They Consumed Under Mostly Cloudy Skies WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 concluded this weekend on the National Mall’s West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C. Approximately 4,000 collegiate students from five countries on four continents invested countless hours of time and tireless …

Solar power is the generation of electricity using solar energy. It consists of a series of chemical reactions, all of which happens in the solar panel. But how do they work? Solar panels are made up of photovoltaic (or PV) cells, which can be manufactured from a variety of materials; the most popular being crystalline silicon. These cells are produced …

The cost of electricity nowadays are heightening up to such extremes that it is only sensible that people find ways to cut down their expenses and focus more on a means to conserve energy. The natural and alternative sources of energy such as the use of solar cells and homemade wind turbines are the most popular. Homemade wind turbines are …

Whilst you will find a lot of individuals nowadays generating the switch to solar energy for their houses and businesses, some may wonder if the hassle of having a solar installation is actually worth the effort. Why not when the installation can price a fortune and comes with the headache of having to do a main alteration to your home, …

Turn on the Savings with Con Edison’s Energy Savings Programs. by Courtney C. Capshaw, Lockheed Martin Member of the Con Edison Green Team Did you know lighting consumes up to 40% of a commercial facility’s electricity? The heat output from lights also impacts cooling loads. The following four options can help reduce lighting costs. Turn Off the Lights This sounds …

by Courtney C. Capshaw, Lockheed Martin Member of the Con Edison Green Team Office buildings consume more energy than any other building type, according to the U.S Energy Information Administration. These buildings use 198 billion kWh of electricity each year, equivalent to the amount of electricity consumed by 18 million American homes annually. The cost of this energy usage is …

The sun’s light gives off immense amounts of heat which are transmitted down to the earth’s surface. The moment the sun’s light reach the earth’s surface the concentration of the heat directly coming from the sun’s rays isn’t as hot since some of the heat is really rerouted right before it actually gets to the earth’s atmosphere. When the sunlight …

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Releases Expert Engineer’s Report Highlighting Major Roadblocks to Finishing Long-Abandoned Critically Compromised Reactor Project KNOXVILLE,TN.///August 9, 2011///Efforts by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to resume construction at the long-shuttered, nearly 40-year-old Bellefonte nuclear reactor Unit 1 in Jackson County, Alabama, are unlikely to be successful due to seven major problems, including water damage to the …

GOING SOLAR PROGRAM Thanks To The New American Vision Solar™ Power Purchase Agreement Solar panels create a ‘green’, pollution-free source for heat, light and electricity. The technology has been around for a while, in fact, because satellites utilize solar panels, we already rely on solar power for many of the gadgets we use everyday from cell phones to GPS systems …

Currently under development for eventual commercial deployment in the estimated 85 million commercial buildings and homes in America, SolarWindow(TM) is the subject of ten new patent filings and is the world's first-of-its-kind technology capable of generating electricity on see-through glass windows.

In their new book, CLEAN ENERGY NATION Congressman Jerry McNerney, a renewable energy expert, and technology writer Martin Cheek assess the positive and negative aspects of various alternatives.

Spain is one of the world’s most advanced renewable energy players. In 2009, renewable energy represented 12.5 per cent of total energy generation in Spain, and this is expected to go up to 20 per cent by 2020.

Solar panels for homes which convert the sun’s rays to generate electricity have many great benefits to homeowners and our planet altogether. Nowadays, with so many homeowners switching to solar energy to power their electricity needs, solar energy has grown in demand. Its efficiency, durability and environment friendliness have contributed in its popularity. 1. Economical Electricity rates have been sharply …

When you harness solar energy with home solar power systems, it can be a great way to reduce your monthly power bills by over 80%, and on top of that, you can contribute in protecting our environment. Solar energy is known to be a renewable energy source, and when you convert it, it does not produce any toxic emissions into …

Davion Wong asked: Wind power has historically been used on farms or by people who live in rural areas.? Today, they are used more in residential areas. Residential wind power systems have become a real alternative for home owners.? This is due to a number of reasons including cost, personal beliefs and one’s environmental awareness. People who are concerned about …

Air turbines are the primary requirements when planning to supply electricity thru wind energy for your business or home use. Turbines alter significantly in design, size and often the prize. There are many concerns that determine the final wind turbine costs. When getting a turbine or building one at home, it’s really important to take account of the effects that …

Across the country, the race is on to drive down the cost of solar energy. And a new challenge through the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative could help slash the costs even faster. We are challenging cities and counties to compete nationwide to cut the red tape that can push up the price tags on solar energy projects. One …

Valt Jones asked: Sun and wind have been in use as sources of energy as far back as we can remember. If you are looking for a solar and wind power residential solution then you are a step ahead in the game toward energy independence. With solar and wind power for residential purposes we cannot only cut the costs on …

Energy efficiency programs save UC $21 million per year Improved light controls, such as those that are part of UC Davis’ Smart Lighting Program, are among ways UC campuses are improving energy efficiency in existing buildings. By Harry Mok UC has won national praise for its 50 LEED-certified facilities, the most of any U.S. university. Many are considered shining examples …