Agricultural systems are requiring an increasing amount of energy to cope with the current and projected growth in demand. Unfortunately, increased use of nonrenewable energy has a detrimental impact on our environment. In today’s world, where the effects of climate change are very real and fast approaching, it is crucial to use sustainable processes for agriculture. Renewable energy can contribute …

Photo: pixabay.com Our day-to-day lives are often busy and filled with a never-ending list of tasks, especially if you are a homeowner. Home ownership adds an additional level of commitment to covering small expenses that are necessary for maintenance and comfortable living. When it comes time to tackle these small projects, there are numerous things to consider including sustainability and …

Technology Radar 2018 “Renewable Energy” report – launched today by Lloyd’s Register – analyses the sizeable renewable energy impacts in the next five (5) years and beyond. It provides answers from leading industry experts on their optimism, concerns and investment outlook on tomorrow’s energy mix. If there were doubts that renewable energy sources could ever compete effectively with oil, natural …

Yes. We’re so excited about the new series of Game of Thrones, we’ve decided to combine our geekery for energy with our obsession for all things Westeros and create this: an estimate of the annual heating (or cooling) bills of each castle. We even came up with some inventive renewable alternatives to power them. To calculate the overall heating bills …

CAN’T TOUCH THIS! Renewable Energy Will be the Cheapest Energy Available by 2020 By: Laureen Peck, VP Marketing, Solar Energy World New research from Morgan Stanley estimates that renewables will be the least expensive source of power in the world in less than three years. “We project that by 2020, renewables will be the cheapest form of new power generation …

Taylor Farms, the leading producer of value-added produce and healthy fresh foods in North America, unveiled today its latest sustainability project at the company’s Gonzales, California facility. The facility will now utilize wind, solar and cogeneration energy systems, making it the first advanced system of its kind in the agriculture industry. View photos   Combined, the systems generate 4.25 MW …

  President Trump will issue a sweeping Executive Order that rolls back many of the core elements of the U.S. climate strategy tomorrow. The EO will likely call for a review of the Clean Power Plan, and overturn limits on coal leasing on public lands, methane regulations, and requirements to include climate change as part of environmental assessments, as well as call for a …

by Joel Jaeger, Paul Joffe and Ranping Song – January 06, 2017 As 2017 begins, China is poised to leap ahead of the United States on clean energy to become the most important player in the global market. Last year, China increased its foreign investment in renewables by 60 percent to reach a record $32 billion, according to a new …

 California Leads the Way for Advanced Transportation Vehicles   California celebrates National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day today on the cusp of a transportation revolution that will lead to cleaner air and fewer greenhouse gas emissions as more drivers turn to zero-emission vehicles. The U.S. Senate has declared Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, referencing hydrogen’s …

A funny thing happened to Urban Green Energy (UGE) on the way to becoming a small wind turbine manufacturer. The New York company discovered that demand was limited for its product on a stand-alone basis. But combine small wind turbines with solar, storage and some intelligence – into a remote microgrid – and the market is vast. This is especially true …

Sustainable energy expert reports on market study at SOLAR 2014 Conference  With the growth rate of the solar energy market expected to increase by double-digits over the next decade, so too will the demand for copper which is needed to  power and ground cabling for these installations, said Zolaikha Strong, director of sustainable energy for the Copper Development Association (CDA), …

   Green Hygienics to Address Critical Global Power Demands and Conservation The advantages of low-cost, clean forms of energy are increasingly moving from the margins to the mainstream of public awareness in countries around the world, especially developing nations with fast-growing economies, rising numbers of middle class consumers and traditional power supplies that are unreliable or heavy polluters or both.The decision by Warren Buffett’s utility company …

Regular inspections have been conducted on the No.4 reactor at the Oi nuclear power plant. However, delay on the inspections has once again led to Japan’s “zero nuclear power” status. Since nuclear power is still the major source of base-load electricity while other units are still applying for re-activation, it’s estimated that it will take at least half a year …

Interesting article to read on the growth of wave/tidal power in the North Sea. Is this renewable energy source coming into its own in terms of viability and ROI? The debate over the viability and future of wind power in Scotland is omnipresent. But another form of renewable energy could soon become part of the national energy revolution – wave …

Alternative Energy HQ has been featured in a list of 101 Terrific Energy sites. Thanks! Techniques for harvesting solar energy, wind energy, and even the tidal movements of the ocean have been around for decades, but the importance of improving their efficiency and increasing their availability is growing rapidly. As oil companies sink more resources into dangerous practices like hydraulic …

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 …

Many states and localities are pushing to institute deregulation of energy companies and this move is designed to reduce electricity rates. Proponents of deregulation claim that putting the power of choice into the hands of the consumer will allow them to benefit from cheap electricity. Many consumer groups are calling for deregulation and the cheap electricity they say will come …

As compared to wind turbine: To establish a wind turbine one requires the following: a big region, great expense, maintenance as well as good climate as a way to generate electric power. The core idea is electricity generation by wind relies on weather. Find out more information about magnet motor at Magnet Motor Tutorial. Any changes on weather, such as: …

Third edition of Getty Images’ The Curve trend report shares case studies, insight on trends and changes in visual communications within the energy industry London – 11 October, 2011: Getty Images has today announced the launch of the latest edition of The Curve, a comprehensive research paper addressing the use and future of energy, as well as its representation in …

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today highlighted the Department’s historic investment in clean energy technologies in remarks congratulating the 2011 Solar Decathlon winners. The following are the Secretary’s remarks as prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, I’m delighted to be a part of today’s ceremony. I want to start by thanking everyone who made the 2011 Solar …