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Solar Hot Water (Solar-thermal) Systems: Flat Plate or Tube Collectors Save Energy With Solar Power

By: Kimbra Cutlip

How Hydroelectric Power Plants Work: Using Dams, Ocean Waves, and Tides to Make Clean, Renewable Energy

By: Molly Markey

Daylight Saving Time Facts: How One Hour Can Change People For Days

By: Rhonda Campbell

Alternative Energy Replacements for Crude Oil: Which Green Renewable Energy Sources Could Replace Oil?

By: Don Kaiser

Rating Energy Efficiency for Green Design: A Need for Local Standards

By: Amanda Jones

Using Clean Energy to Generate Electricity: Understanding Sustainable Energy Alternatives to Coal

By: Molly Markey

Green Building: What is it? The Four Cornerstones of Green Building

By: Amanda Jones

Tidal Power Offers Clean and Renewable Energy: The Power of Water Provides a Reliable Alternative Energy Source

By: Jacqueline Lerche

Biomass Energy Fuels Debate on Best Alternative: Plentiful Supply of Renewable Biomass but is it Sustainable

By: Frank Giorno

Solar Power Generates Clean Energy in Canada: Concern for Climate Change, Jobs and Other Incentives Spurs Growth

By: Frank Giorno

Is Cash for Clunkers an Economic Stimulus? Rebate Program Statistics Reveal Fuel Economy & US Car Sale Increase

By: Justin Novak

Algae Biofuel Could Replace Oil: New Biofuels may be Cheaper and Greener

By: Angela Higbee

U.S. Commercial Sector Potential Energy Savings: Unlocking Energy Efficiencies in American Commercial Buildings

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Geothermal Energy for a Residential Heat Pump: Using Alternative Energy to Heat or Cool Efficiently and Save Money

By: Justin Novak

Energy Efficiency in the U.S. Residential Sector: Residential Energy Conservation Offers Low Cost Energy Resource

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Appliances Draw Energy when Switched off: Electricity Leakage from Standby Power Mode

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Dye-Sensitized Solar Power: Affordable Solar Panel System of the Future

By: Feature Writer Tricia Edgar

Plug-In Hybrid Aptera 2e Gets More Than 300 MPG: Aerodynamic Shape and Weight Help the Aptera Be More Efficient

By: Susan Murray

Alternative Energy Jargon and Definitions: Solar Energy, Wind Energy, & Other Green Energy Technologies

By: Justin Novak

Changing Driving Habits can Save Gas: Hypermiler's or Ecomodder's Tips Save Fuel to get Better MPG

By: Justin Novak

Energy Star Appliances Conserve Energy & Money: When Buying a New Appliance Makes Sense & Saves Money

By: Justin Novak

Batteries for Home Solar Energy & Wind Systems: Battery Selection for Alternative Energy Electricity Generation

By: Justin Novak

General Motors Chevy Volt vs All Electric Coda: Claims From GM & Coda Automotive about Electric-Powered Cars

By: Bernard P. Nelson

Generating Renewable Energy from the Ocean: Will Wave, Tidal Generators Change the Future of Electric Power?

By: Feature Writer Christine Mann

Renewable Energy Funding Exceeds Fossil Fuels: United Nations Reports Trend Toward Alternative Energy Investments

By: Justin Novak

Economic Crisis Hits E.U. and U.S. Clean Energy: However, Renewables Take Lion’s Share of Funding from Fossil Fuels

By: Christian Strohmann

Digital Technology Tackles Climate Change: How Computers Can Save the Planet

By: Brenda Ann Burke

Smart Grid Technology Improves Energy Efficiency: The Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007 Title XIII Provisions

By: Justin Novak

Solar Living Institute Offers Green Job Training: Preparing At-Risk Young Adults for Green Careers in California

By: R.H. Sheldon

Do CFLs Save Money on Consumer's Energy Bills? Economics of Compact Fluorescent Lights Compared to Incandescents

By: Justin Novak

The Problem With Electric Cars: Why Electric Cars May Not Be The Best Solution For the Environment

By: Gail Oliver

Energy Use Remains High in the Northwest USA: Cascadia Scorecard Shows Energy Trends Moving in Wrong Direction

By: R.H. Sheldon

Recycled Restaurant Grease can Fuel Vehicles: Waste Vegetable Oil, WVO, Conversion Kits for Biodiesel Vehicles

By: Justin Novak

USA Federal Incentives for Renewable Energy: Personal Tax Credits Available for Residential Alternative Energy

By: Justin Novak

Inverters for Residential Solar or Wind Power: Power Inverter Selection for Renewable Energy Systems

By: Justin Novak

Home Wind Power Systems: Wind Turbines Qualify for Green Energy Tax Incentives in USA

By: Justin Novak

Underground Coal Gasification: Exploiting Unmineable Deposits to Produce Synthetic Gas for Fuels

By: Simon Davies

Solar Power Home Systems and Alternative Energy: Photovoltaic Panels with Batteries Provide Off-the-Grid Power

By: Justin Novak

Making Biodiesel at Home for Alternative Energy: Green, Biodiesel Fuel for the Do It Yourself (DIY) Garage

By: Justin Novak

Biodiesel From Solar Energy: Efficiency of Converting Solar Power to Biofuels

By: Justin Novak

Biodiesel as Alternative Green Energy: Economic & Environmental Benefits of Biofuel

By: Justin Novak

Going Green With Wave Energy: The Wave of The Future

By: Jacqueline Trovato

The Stirling Heat Engine: Clean, Green, and Quiet Power Source

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Renewable Energy Faces Issues: Cost, Technology and Social Sensitivity Pose Challenges

By: Mary Anne Velas

LED Devices Drive Green Revolution: Next-wave Lights can Save Money, Conserve Energy

By: Eric Poole

Kyoto Box Cooker Uses Solar Power: Cheap Solar Stove Wins Prize for Green Ideas

By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Green Roofs and Climate Change: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Buildings

By: Sharon Russell

The Smart Grid Is Coming: Upgrading America's Electrical Infrastructure

By: Arun Sinha

Oil From Algae: A New Source of Biofuel Attracts Government and Industry

By: Arun Sinha

Surging Interest in Tidal Power: Old Standby Hydroelectric Power Deserves a Second Look

By: Art Montague

Solar Cells Power Portable Electronic Devices: Solar Technology May Be the Next Clean, Affordable Energy Source

By: Susan Murray

Converting Solar Energy to Electricity: How Solar Cells and Solar Thermal Plants Turn Sunlight into Power

By: Arun Sinha

Inexpensive LED Light Technology Breakthrough: A Safer Lighting Option Than CFLs as Incandescent Bulb Ban Looms

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Wind Power: Capturing an Invisible Energy

By: Sharon Chapman

Energy Star® Ratings: Are They Really Accurate and Reliable?

By: Feature Writer Thomas Alan Gray

Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs): Tips for Living with Low Consumption Mercury Bulbs

By: Dana Caddis

Environmental Impacts of Alternative Energy: Alternative Sources of Energy can Cause Environmental Stress

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Carbon Based Energy Sources and the Environment: Environmental Impacts of the Most Common Sources of Energy

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Thin Film Solar Panels & Solar Cells Facts: Solar Power Ratings & Solar Energy Information

By: Bernard P. Nelson

Solar Cell Technology Advances: New Developments Promise Lower Cost, More Applications

By: Arun Sinha

The Sustainable LED Light Bulb Gains Popularity: The LED Bulbs May Replace the Compact Fluorescent Bulb

By: Susan Murray

WWF Earth Hour 2009 Turns Off Lights: On March 28 People Worldwide Spur Action for Climate Change

By: Christine Nyholm

Home Wind Turbines: Wind Power Generators Facts

By: Bernard P. Nelson

Economic Development With Clean Energy: Solving the Economic Crisis With New Renewable Energy Technology

By: Bernard P. Nelson

Home Solar Energy Panels: Residential Solar Panel Facts, Improvements

By: Bernard P. Nelson

Energy Conservation and U.S. Energy Independence: Conserving Energy Potential in Reducing Foreign Oil Dependence

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

The Role of Biofuels in U.S. Energy Independence: Environmental Impact of Substituting Foreign Gasoline with Biofuels

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Environmental Cost of U.S. Energy Independence: Environmental Impact of Independence from Foreign Oil

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Facts About Solar Energy: Solar Power & Home Solar Panels

By: Bernard P. Nelson

Wind Power Generators: Advantages & Disadvantages of Home Wind Turbines

By: Bernard P. Nelson

US Energy Sources and American Use of Energy: Matching American Energy Consumption with Limited Sources of Energy

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Increased Use of Renewable Energies: Rising Uptake in Alternative Sources of Energy

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Increased Use of Bottled Water a Waste of Energy: Consumption of Non-Tap Water Uses Large Energy Resources

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Hydrogen as an Alternative Energy Source: Hydrogen at Present is Not a Renewable Alternative Source of Energy

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Potential Growth of Wind Energy: Wind Has Large Potential as an Alternative Source of Energy

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Drive 25% More Miles on your Next Tank of Gas: Learn from Hypermilers for Fuel Economy and Save Gasoline (Petrol)

By: Feature Writer Richard Mudhar

Air New Zealand Considers Jatropha: Airline Company Desires an Environmentally Sustainable Fuel Source

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Choosing an Energy Assessor: Things to Consider When Hiring an Audit Company

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Choosing the Right Hybrid Vehicle: Hybrid Cars & SUVs Have Different Fuel Economy, Emissions Ratings

By: Allison Osman

Carbon Offsets and the Environment: Using Carbon Credits as a Means to Lower Greenhous Gas Emissions

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Problems with Biofuels: Eco Friendly Alternative Fuels or Environmental Hazards?

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Alternative Sources of Energy: Types of Environmentally Friendly Fuels

By: Laurence O'Sullivan

The Living Building Challenge: Raising the Standards of Renewable Energy in Homes

By: Andrew Langerman

Lights Off for Earth Hour: Global Warming Event Born in Sydney, Australia Goes Global

By: Feature Writer Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Biofuel Blends Are Often Inexact: Accurate Biodiesel Blending Poses a Problem for Many Distributors

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Tire Care and the Environment: Poorly Maintained Tires Waste Fuel and Contribute to Global Warming

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Residential Wind Turbines: Non-Polluting, Renewable Energy Option

By: Mark H. Leichliter

Heavy Snow and Furnace Trouble: Air Intake Blockages Can Mean Problems for Your Heating System

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Microgeneration: An Overview: How Families and Businesses Can Generate Their Own Power

By: Julia Simpkins

Canadians Make the Change to CFLs: Project Delivers a Million Energy Efficient Bulbs to Canadian Homes

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

New Battery to Power Hybrid Cars: Australian Engineering Produces Powerful Longer-Lasting Ultrabattery

By: Sue Cartledge

Mercury in Energy-Saving Bulbs: Proper Cleanup Procedures Reduce Risk of Heavy Metal Contamination

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Winter Energy Efficiency Tips: Positive Steps That You Can Take Now to Reduce Heating Costs

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Time to Change Your Furnace Filter: Installation of New Filters Improves Home Comfort and Saves Fuel

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Insulation Can Reduce Energy Bills: Insulating Home Attic and Walls Can Dramatically Lower Fuel Costs

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

The Eco Diet: How to Save the World While You Shed the Weight

By: Tara Sena-Becker

Divorced Households Pollute More: The Environmental Benefit of Good Marital- and Family Relations

By: Matthew Clarke

Resolve to Conserve Energy & Heat: Conservation Resolution Tips for the New Year from Ontario Power

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Energy Conservation Kits: Conserve the Light Effort Promotes Power Savings for First Nations

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Energy Efficiency in New Zealand: Reducing Energy Consumption and Saving the Environment

By: Vivienne May Ball

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