Energy Conservation
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Solar Hot Water (Solar-thermal) Systems
By: Kimbra Cutlip
Solar hot water systems use the sun's energy to heat household water, living spaces, pools and spas. They conserve energy, save money and help protect the environment. more...
How Hydroelectric Power Plants Work
By: Molly Markey
Hydroelectric power is a clean, renewable energy source that can be further tapped to help meet global energy needs in the future, as petroleum becomes scarcer. more...
By: Rhonda Campbell
Daylight Saving Time causes many people to get ahead of or behind schedule. The one hour time change can also cause people to feel sleepy, agitated or energized. more...
Alternative Energy Replacements for Crude Oil
By: Don Kaiser
Alternative energy is anything but fossil and nuclear fuel. Which source can most likely replace crude oil on its own: hydroelectric, solar, wind, geothermal, or biomass? more...
Rating Energy Efficiency for Green Design
By: Amanda Jones
One of the most important, yet overlooked, elements of green building practice is standards used in measuring the "greenness" of newly constructed or renovated projects. more...
Using Clean Energy to Generate Electricity
By: Molly Markey
Wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric power are renewable alternatives to fossil fuels, but must be used in combination to equal the energy output of fossil fuels. more...
By: Amanda Jones
Green building is beyond the trends of innovative, colorful facades and materials. Green building is a new way of thinking that propels communities to the future. more...
Tidal Power Offers Clean and Renewable Energy
Tidal power, as a source of renewable energy, is free of greenhouse gases. Different models of tidal energy generators have varying costs and environmental impacts. more...
Biomass Energy Fuels Debate on Best Alternative
By: Frank Giorno
One of the most plentiful alternative energy sources is biomass energy. It is plentiful, renewable and also recovers and recycles waste and waste by-products. more...
Solar Power Generates Clean Energy in Canada
By: Frank Giorno
From large solar farms connected to the electricity grid, to stand alone solar powered homes and small businesses, Canada is reaching for the sun as a source of energy. more...
Is Cash for Clunkers an Economic Stimulus?
By: Justin Novak
American-made cars led purchases in the US Federal Government rebate program. Ripple effects of this small stimulus may help boost the economy out of recession. more...
Algae Biofuel Could Replace Oil
By: Angela Higbee
How can the world find sustainable, environmentally-friendly sources of biofuel without compromising the food supply? The answer might be found in algae oil farms. more...
U.S. Commercial Sector Potential Energy Savings
Barriers to unlocking energy efficiencies in the commercial sector can be overcome by greater use of efficiency standards, energy awareness education and new technology. more...
Geothermal Energy for a Residential Heat Pump
By: Justin Novak
A ground source heat pump can supply residential heating and cooling needs. The energy used in geothermal heating is 75 percent renewable and payback is in 5-10 years. more...
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