Kerry Ng asked: With rising fuel costs, more and more people and are looking for alternatives. One such alternative that is gaining popularity, especially with the do-it yourself types, are the electric vehicle kits. Anyone familiar with automobiles can now use these kits to convert traditional gas powered vehicles to one powered by electric current. However, converting a traditional Gas …

Generating solar power for home use is one way that concerned homeowners can reduce their carbon footprint – and save money. There is a constant supply of solar energy, renewed every day, and generating solar power for home use helps to reduce the environmental damage from fossil fuel use. Many people are interested in generating solar power at home, but …

Alisha Dhamani asked: If it’s a diesel, it’s an alt fuel vehicle by default. Biodiesel blends can be used in any diesel engine; however, it’s important to use the blends in accordance with the manufacturers specs. With more and more clean diesels coming on line, keep your eyes peeled for those ULSD pumps too. With fueling stations in all 50 …

So we have advocated for solar for years but in all honesty we did not have the money to build and pay for a larger solar panel system on our house. We have used and worked with small solar panels to charge batteries and the like but the whole concept of replacing some or all of our electric draw from …

Earth4Energy is a guide that explains how to reduce the cost of your electricity and switch to an environmental way of using energy. We, all hear the talk about the Presidential Candidates promise to concentrate on producing energy. Of course,there are different alternative energy options, which include biofuel, electricity windmill, solar energy and renewable energy. No matter, which one you …

Solar tax credits extended Well we can argue till the cows come home about whether the financial crisis bailout bill is going to work or if it is good for America but one thing is for sure the solar power industry is doing a dance today. Included in the bill that passed the Senate the other day and went before …

We’re living in tough economic times. As of this writing, the US economy is facing a crisis, the likes of which we may not have seen since the Great Depression. Energy issues are constantly in the news, as most of us look for tips on energy savings, some of which might include a replacement furnace, HVAC, ways to recycle water, …

Arnold Hexden asked: 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 …

Making the case for green IT For CIOs, does energy-efficient mean cost-efficient? At the GoingGreen conference in Sausalito, Calif., technology executives discuss the motives behind going green. Jim Swartz, chief information officer of Sybase, says smaller and more energy-efficient technology is cost-effective. Rob Ober, an LSI fellow, says the issue is more complicated: IT managers can buy a more efficient …

Arnold Hexden asked: With the advent of solar and wind power consumers are changing the way they look at powering their homes. Instead of using polluting fossil fuels, many environmentally conscious people are turning to these clean and renewable energy sources to power their homes and businesses. In this article, we’ll detail how wind and solar energy works and how …

Radiant barrier is a relatively new product that consumers are slowly becoming aware of. It consists of a reflective composition placed in your attic that reflects heat before it enters your home. Our government, universities as well as independent laboratories have tested this new energy saving product and it works. People seem to have a hard time believing that their …

We’re all feeling the financial pinch in a tough economy and looking for creative, lower cost energy saving tips, whether those include a more efficient furnace, low-energy appliances, replacement heater and AC unit, or other pressing home needs. One opportunity, though, that is often overlooked is saving on water. If you live in an area where droughts are common, then …

Hydrogen is an element that exists in abundance all over the earth. It can be found in water and natural and renewable matter such as plants, compost materials, even algae. Thanks to its abundance, hydrogen can be converted into hydrogen gas fuel for many of the same uses as fossil fuels. Hydrogen gas fuel in its purest form must be …

The fact about the matter is that gas prices will only continue to rise so saving gas is becoming a necessity these days. Anyone who doesn’t look for ways to save gas will only be doing themselves a great disfavor, and their finances will suffer as a result. Many people do not realize that the speed they drive at affects …

Solar City, California’s largest solar system installer has announced a new solar lease program that can get homeowners set up with their own solar energy system in their home for as little as $1000 to start and a monthly lease payment that keeps their outlay below their current electricity bill. Wow is all I have to say. For years many …

Madison Greene asked: With a new emphasis on alternative energy, it is no wonder people all over are starting to use the benefits of solar power. It is certainly an everlasting energy source, as long as there is the sun, there will be available solar power. One advantage of this alternative power is that it is a very available energy …

Solar energy consists of the light and heat which is emitted by the sun as electromagnetic radiation. With today’s technology, we are able to capture this radiation and turn it into usable forms of solar energy – such as heating or electricity. Although one could go into technical dissertations on the subject of electromagnetic radiation, how it is converted into …

Home ImprovementPhotovoltaic cells, shaped as black colored square pieces placed in an on a solar panel, are becoming more efficient with each passing day and their designs are getting more efficient at focusing sunlight in concentrated forms with the cost becoming less as well. They are much smaller in size compared to what was offered a few years back, hence …

GoingGreen is slated to come to Cavallo Pt next week and presents a full line up of companies and mover and shakers in the industry of Green Technology. Tony Perkins has brought together another impressive panel of folks to talk about the business of green and to highlight the technological advancements that are making this such a hot sector for …

Madison Greene asked: Like most people you probably know that now more than ever we need to find alternative energy sources. Solar, nuclear and wind power are all viable options, but solar power is the most popular alternate energy source for residential homes. Beyond knowing that it turns the sun’s rays into electricity, do you really know how it all …