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Archive for the ‘Alternative Energy’ Category

This latest natural disaster — that is still going on right now…oil pouring into the Gulf of Mexico — has really got me thinking about energy usage and alternative forms of energy. Face it people, our government is not going to lift a finger to fix our dependence on oil, even though it’s within their power to get the ball rolling. Read the rest of this entry »

A Guide to Energy Conservation at Home
By Lee Maynard

Even though you may be considering adding an alternative energy generating system to your home like solar panels or a wind turbine, you can reduce your energy needs as well by starting a little home energy conservation. There are a few easy steps you can take to reduce your energy use at home without affecting your quality of life for comfort. Read the rest of this entry »

Before you take the time and energy (and money…) to invest in an alternative energy solution for your home, you need to start conserving electricity with what you have now. By taking the time to pay attention to how much electricity you are using and how you can reduce that, you will be more prepared to implement an alternative energy solution for your home. Read the rest of this entry »

Can Home Made Wind Energy Power Your Entire House?
By Chris Steiner

Home made wind energy is one of the least expensive of all of the renewable energy options for homeowners today. It is also one of the easier ones for a do-it-yourselfer to build and install, making it a very popular choice. But do these systems generate enough energy to power your entire home?

The short answer to this question is yes. But to really answer that question for you and your home, we actually need to answer two other questions. How much energy do you use in your home? And, how much energy can a wind turbine or windmill produce? Read the rest of this entry »

Renewable Energy and the Environment
By Ghanendra Uprety

International Energy Agency defines renewable (re-new-able) energy as the energy derived from natural processes that are replenished constantly. In its various forms, it derives directly from the sun, or from heat generated deep within the earth. Included in the definition is electricity and heat generated from solar, wind, ocean, hydropower, biomass, geothermal resources, and biofuels and hydrogen derived from renewable resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides and geothermal heat. Read the rest of this entry »

Propane Tanks Are One Aspect of Building an Alternative Energy System For Your Home
By Simon Harris

The use of propane has greatly increased over the years. There are several factors for this. In some cases natural gas line are not available in certain areas. There are no other options that are available. In some cases propane has become of the fuel of choice. This is especially true when home owners want to avoid an all electric home and cut back on some of the cost of using other fuel alternatives. If you decide to use propane as a fuel source for your home you must consider propane tanks and all of the details that are associated with installation. Read the rest of this entry »