Energy Conservation

It's time to get ready for another time change in March. Be sure to turn the clocks forward.

Feb 9, 2010 - Rhonda Day

The use of wind power as an alternative energy source has been discussed widely, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using wind power.

Feb 4, 2010 - Debbie Baughman

Nuclear fusion gets a step closer to providing a long-term energy source.

Feb 4, 2010 - Becca Bull

Algae is increasingly being used as a feedstock for the production of biodiesel, but a competitive and reliable cultivation and extraction process is still to be found.

Jan 27, 2010 - Melissa McKerihan

Nuclear power, GM Foods and Geoengineering are necessary solutions to global warming says pioneering environmentalist.

Jan 27, 2010 - Becca Bull

What are renewable energy sources? They are infinite energy sources that can never be used up. Here's an overview of five of these naturally generated energy sources.

Jan 26, 2010 - Minka Gantenbein

Using wind energy as an alternative energy source can be cost effective and environmentally friendly when compared to other forms of energy sources.

Jan 25, 2010 - Debbie Baughman

The lack of a decisive government blueprint has piled the pressure onto individual investors to forge the way forward to sustainability.

Jan 21, 2010 - Lottie Butler

As unbelievable as it may seem, algae or the green scum covering ponds, fish tanks and slippery rocks may be the answer to the oil crisis.

Jan 17, 2010 - Sylvia Somerville

From early Egyptions sailing the Nile to Persian windmills to pump water and grind grain, humans have been harnessing wind energy for over 5,000 years.

Jan 16, 2010 - Patrice Campbell

Energy saving light bulbs - compact fluorescent lights, consume less electricity and last ten times longer, but they contain mercury. LED bulbs will be a better idea

Jan 12, 2010 - Simon Davies

The financially-successful onshore wind sector is providing dependable, stable energy sources globally, particularly in Europe, and this trend will continue.

Jan 4, 2010 - Duane Sharp

The world's electrical energy demands are increasing, but so is the need for less pollution. Hopefully, more renewable energy sources are becoming available.

Jan 3, 2010 - Paul Louis

Products that use solar power are not limited to solar panels anymore. There are many useful items that tap into the sun's energy and can help cut energy costs.

Jan 3, 2010 - Wendy McDougal

Congressmen are wrestling with ways to combat climate change. But it seems like they are unaware of one of the world's leading initiatives to promote renewable energy.

Dec 11, 2009 - Varun Saxena

The Canadian province of Ontario is about to offer a greatly expanded feed-in tariff (FIT) providing major benefits to homeowners, investors and the solar industry.

Dec 6, 2009 - Darya Barbir

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.

Nov 4, 2009 - Kimbra Cutlip

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.

Nov 1, 2009 - Molly Markey

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.

Oct 27, 2009 - Rhonda Campbell

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?

Oct 23, 2009 - Don Kaiser

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.

Oct 15, 2009 - Amanda Jones

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.

Oct 14, 2009 - Molly Markey

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.

Oct 13, 2009 - Amanda Jones

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.

Sep 28, 2009 - Jacqueline Lerche

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.

Sep 28, 2009 - Frank Giorno