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Mad for Solar Power

lbenchis — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:27:46 +0000

Whether you are concerned about the environment and therefore wish to reduce your carbon footprint or are simply looking for ways to save money within the home, looking at your energy bills is a great place to start. Related posts:

Drive like you’re riding a Bike!

mehnes — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:31:25 +0000

If you’re looking to adopt a more environmentally friendly way of driving, then there’s a simple idea that could drastically reduce the amount of emissions your journeys create and save the amount of money you spend on fuel. Drive like you’re riding a bike. Related posts:

Jobs in Alternative Energy Sectors

buddy007ca — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:52:09 +0000

The Alternative Energy sources sector is a hugely rewarding one, commercially as well as intellectually. However, a word of warning to those searching for jobs in this area. ... Being energy independent is the only way humanity can survive peacefully for a long time Related posts:

The Benefits of a Home Wind Turbine

ckeenan — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:42:32 +0000

A home wind turbine can replace regular energy sources with a greener and more renewable energy. A turbine can power everything from your range to your garage door opener, yet the turbine will only replace part of your home energy usage. Solar panels have been the fad for the last 10 years or so, but [...] Related posts:

Using Hydroelectric Power in Your Home

ckeenan — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:42:08 +0000

Hydroelectric power is one of the world’s oldest methods of power production. I would venture to guess that Johnny Caveman slapped some stiff leaves or bark on a stick and placed it into a moving river or stream. The power of the water would then rotate the stick, crushing the grain that they used to [...] Related posts:

Green Living Today for a Greener Tomorrow

tmackinnon — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:05:01 +0000

It seems that nowadays everything is about Green Living. It’s all over the media, it is in our grocery stores, featured on many products and it even seems like even local schools have started green living related fundraisers. It’s not as hard as it seems, all you need to do is make small, nearly-painless changes. Related posts:

Biomass as Alternative Energy Source

Mirsad — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:34:01 +0000

The ability to process wood, plants, agricultural and organic waste points to biomass as an alternative energy source is the future especially since the fuel is readily available but the technology is still a work in progress. The ability to recycle animal waste and the tons of trash now hauled to landfills is the driving force behind predictions of increasing use of biomass as an alternative energy source. Processing waste is a huge business and increased need for acres of land to use as landfills is meeting more public resistance today. Biomass as an alternative energy source shows great potential for the future and could help replace fossil fuels that will be unavailable at some point. Before turning to biomass as an alternative energy source to be widely used, we must understand the process and address any unforeseen issues that might be involved.

Pursuing Alternative Forms of Energy

tmackinnon — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:32:35 +0000

Due to ongoing environmental concerns which not only affect our present but also our future, coupled with the economic factors such as gas prices and political plus military uncertainty in oil rich areas like the Middle East, we have been pushed to a position where we need to make a smart choice by fast and efficient development of new renewable and clean sources of energy supply and production. Our dependence on fossil fuels has to decrease and we have to become ...

Nissan LEAF already sold out in the UK

buddy007ca — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:32:37 +0000

See how people are reacting in this follow up post to Yesterdays, launch of the new Nissan LEAF "Fully Electric car" in the UK, some say it is comparable to turning back time thirty years to 1979 when gasoline costs were around £1 per gallon.

Setting your Green Budget

tmackinnon — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:14:39 +0000

To really make a difference and convert your life to the green alternative, you need to set a green budget aside for yourself. With the economy in recession, the price tag is all consumers look at when choosing which products to buy. In times like these, it’s more important that people aren’t penny wise and dollar stupid, but that’s what’s happening. Related posts:

30 Ways to Conserve Energy In Your Home