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Green Power |
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You may be surprised to learn that renewable energy and green power are not synonymous! This is due to the fact that the two do not have the same source, have different effects on the environment and have different costs. In fact, green power is simply a subset of renewable energy. It often has higher environmental benefits and is defined as electricity produced from solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, biomass and low-impact small hydroelectric sources. Green power is appealing to many individuals |
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Basic Guidelines of Solar Installation |
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The basic guidelines of solar installation are broken up into small groups. These points are easily followed and can help any individual, beginner or professional, install a solar system. |
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Becoming Carbon Neutral |
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Society’s excessive use of carbon is finally catching up. People are now focusing on carbon footprints to keep track of their carbon usage. The concept of not using carbon is unlikely. Instead, the best idea is to become carbon neutral. Carbon neutrality means eliminating your carbon emissions where possible and offsetting your unavoidable carbon emissions with actions that do not add carbon dioxide to the environment. |
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Can Geothermal Energy be Depleted |
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Geothermal energy is considered to be a renewable energy source. Geothermal energy is found within the earth’s core, created by the earth’s origination, as well as solar rays which continually strike the planet’s surface. Geothermal energy is very different from thermal energy which is manifested by molecular changes in temperature. |
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Can Wind Power Be Stored |
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Wind power is quickly becoming an effective solar energy source. While the first wind turbine was used over 5,500 years ago, wind turbines didn’t surface again until the early 1980s. Since then, wind power has become extremely popular because of its renewable nature. It is a clean energy and it does not release greenhouse gases. Between 2005 and 2008, the use of wind power doubled. Currently, over 80 countries use wind as a source of energy. |
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Can Wind Power Run Out |
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Wind power has been around for thousands of years, first appearing approximately 5,500 years ago. Wind power was used for shipping and sailing, to provide natural ventilation, and to create power for ventilation systems. Over hundreds of years wind power continued to evolve, pumping water and being used for grinding. Wind power largely disappeared during the modern era, eventually returning with a contemporary design in the early 1980s. It was at this point that wind power began to be used more |
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Can You Fuel Your Car From a Landfill? |
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EnviroCitizen.org’s simple answer to this question is "yes". Yes, you can fuel your car from things found in a landfill. However, whether you should is an entirely different question. |
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Can You Purchase Carbon Credits? |
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The concept of purchasing carbon credits comes with the newer concept of personal carbon trading. The new local industry of carbon credit trading allows those who need or want more carbon credits to purchase them from those who are voluntarily attempting to lower their carbon footprint. |
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Can You Purchase Residential Wind Turbines |
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Wind power is not limited to commercial activity. While wind farms may be very popular, they are not the only place to find solar wind power. These days it is also possible to purchase residential wind turbines. |
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CFL and LED energy-efficient bulbs |
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Conventional incandescent and fluorescent bulbs are on the verge of becoming extinct. More and more consumers are looking to supply their home with energy and money-saving alternatives. Light Emitting Diode (LED) are not only extremely energy-efficient but their utilization has evolved from single-bulb use to being able to fit into virtually any household light fixture, which is achieved by grouping the small bulbs together. Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL) are smaller versions of full- |
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Converting Wind Energy Into Electricity |
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Wind energy is considered to be a form of solar energy. Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, combined with the irregular surface of the earth, and by the rotation of the earth. The wind is continuously altered by the earth’s terrain, bodies of water, and vegetation. It is possible to convert the power from the wind into energy to be used as electricity. |
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Creating Real Carbon Credits |
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Creating real carbon credits comes from the concept of supplementarity within the Kyoto Protocol. Supplementarity means that internal abatement of emissions should take precedence before a country purchases carbon credits. It establishes that countries should develop real, measureable, permanent emissions reductions. There are steps involved in deciding whether or not carbon credits are legitimate. This means making sure that the process through which the carbon credits are submitted are in fact |
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Determining the Correct Number of Solar Panels |
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The number of solar cells necessary per house is dependent upon many factors such as electrical power demands, your weather, the angle of your roof, nearby shade issues, and the size of the cells. |
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Does Turning Off a Light Switch Really Make a Difference? |
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We've all had this question at one point or another. EnviroCitizen.org says, "Yes!" By turning off lights in your home (and at work) when you don't need them, you can reduce your carbon footprint. We want to reduce our environmental impact as much as possible and there are a lot of big environmental challenges, like global warming, to motivate us. |
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Electric Green Auto |
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Electric and hybrid cars are quickly becoming more and more accessible to the public. They efficiently use gas, stretching it further than ever before, and emit fewer pollutants than previous hybrid generations. But how do they work? Are they worth the investment? EnviroCitizen.org and millions of people around the world believe so! |
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Electric Inverters |
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An electrical inverter converts direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). The alternating current can then be used for all household appliances and at any voltage and frequency with the help of transformers, switching and control circuits. |
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Energy Efficient Building Plans |
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There are many steps to take when building your energy efficient dream home. Whether you buy pre-made building plans or design your own home, it’s possible to make the house work for you and the environment. |
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Environmental Impact of Geothermal Energy |
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Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source that can be used to offset the use of fossil fuels as well as the emission of greenhouse gases. Geothermal energy was created by the formation of the Earth and is replenished through the radioactive decay of core minerals and the shifting of tectonic plates. The solar rays that constantly strike the earth’s surface also add to the amount of geothermal energy found within the planet. |
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Ethanol: Is it Green or is it Something Worse? |
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Ethanol is being pushed down the collective American throat and is being advertised as a green alternative to gasoline made from oil. But in reality, ethanol is inefficient, expensive to make, both in terms of money and environmental costs, driving up global food costs, and putting farmers at risk. |
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Examples of Thermal Energy |
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Thermal energy is a type of solar energy that is becoming more popular as consumers discover the options of solar-generated power. The most common types are solar thermal energy and ocean thermal energy. |
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Flexible Solar Strip Lighting |
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Solar lighting has taken a step to the next level with flexible solar strip lighting. It is turning up on buses, at bus stations, on pathways, and in parking lots. With light in these new locations, the world is becoming a brighter, safer place. |
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General Electric Green |
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Supported by a leading environmental group, new publicity campaign and heavyweight corporate partners, EnviroCitizen.org discovered that General Electric unveiled its plans to increase its technology research funds by 100%. |
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Geothermal Development Worldwide |
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Geothermal energy is the use of the renewable energy found in the earth’s core. This energy is generated from the origination of the earth’s core, the shifting of tectonic plates, and the radioactive decay of the planet’s minerals and elements. Geothermal energy is used worldwide and is constantly changing. |
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Geothermal Energy and Global Warming |
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Geothermal energy has been used for centuries, but its use has increased recently in an effort to offset global warming since it is considered to be a clean and renewable energy source. The use of geothermal hot dry rock, geothermal hot water, and geothermal heating are currently the most popular forms of geothermal energy. While geothermal energy does emit some greenhouse gases, they are considerably less than that of fossil fuels. Compared to fossil fuels, geothermal energy benefits the atmosp |
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Geothermal Energy Benefits |
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Geothermal energy can be used for hot water, heat pumps, and also to generate electricity through hot dry rock. There are, however, many variables which affect the cost of geothermal activity. While the initial price of geothermal power purchased ranges from roughly $85 million to $110 million per MWh, there are often price escalations from year to year (one to two percent annually). This increase is entirely based on the possibility of the success of geothermal energy, on how much geothermal en |
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Green Electric |
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EnviroCitizens.org wants you to know that your energy consumption can be significantly decreased with minimal effort on your part. By changes small things you can easily and quickly conserve energy and decrease the demand on your wallet. |
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Green Energy in the Developing World |
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In the United States, we are becoming increasingly more aware of the effects of fossil fuels on global warming. The biggest challenge we face is finding a way to incorporate clean, green, renewable energy into the system that is already in place. |
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Green Gas |
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Green gas includes the combination and use of ethanol for vehicles. There are many benefits to using ethanol instead of traditional fossil fuels. Ethanol burns extremely clean due to its high oxygen content and it can easily be added in small amounts to car fuel, reducing greenhouse emissions. Argonne National Laboratory reports an approximate 10-ton decrease in greenhouse-gas emissions resulting from the use of ethanol fuel in 2007 alone. A 2006 study in Wisconsin showed 16 percent fewer high-o |
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Green Gas and Electric Cars |
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Green gas, a mixture of ethanol and regular gas, is a great alternative to straight gasoline. Ethanol is created through the distilling of crops such as corn, barley and wheat. Even if only added in minimal amounts to gasoline, it can make a huge difference in the greenhouse gases emitted. Most cars can run on a 10-90 ethanol mix. Flexible fuel cars can run on an 85-15 mix which runs extraordinarily cleanly and even further reduces harmful emissions. Unfortunately, only one in 40 cars can run o |
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Green Home Additions |
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When it comes to your decision to go green, nothing can be more exciting than green home additions. Because you are going to start from scratch, having green home additions can give you the perfect opportunity to have a green project, which is a perfect green remodeling practice. |
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Grid Tie Inverters |
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Solar inverters work with solar panels and solar kits. They are an important component that converts the direct current (DC) which is collected from the sun’s rays to the alternating current (AC) which is used for household appliances. |
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Harnessing Geothermal Energy |
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As society becomes more and more interested in the use of clean and renewable energy sources, convenient and affordable options are starting to surface. Clean, renewable sources come in many forms, through solar power, wind power, and even geothermal power. |
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Heat and Thermal Energy |
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Recently there has been a renewed focus on the use of renewable energy. Solar thermal energy is an abundant, renewable energy source that is also beneficial to the environment, but it can mean a huge annual savings, the equipment can last for decades, and it’s comfortable. |
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How Can Geothermal Energy Save on Costs |
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The cost of geothermal energy is extremely variable because every location is different. This is based on difficulties with the land as well as the variety of capital costs. Other things that may affect cost include geology rock formation, weather conditions, transmission of energy to the power grid, land permission and ownership, and site accessibility. The most recent estimate of the building of a geothermal plant is between $2.5 and $5.4 million per MW installed capacity. |
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How Carbon Offsets Work |
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A carbon offset represents a reduction in emissions somewhere else - like a renewable energy or a reforestation project - to balance out the emissions you cannot reduce. Also, carbon offsets are the only way to get your carbon footprint to zero today.
How does it work? This is how it all works: |
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How Does Geothermal Energy Differ From Thermal Energy |
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Geothermal energy is energy derived from the heat stored in the earth. This is very different from thermal energy, which is energy that manifests itself from a change in temperature. Geothermal energy originates from the original formation of the planet, as well as from the absorption of solar energy which is absorbed at the surface of the earth. Geothermal energy is currently used for generating electricity. Geothermal electric energy is used for district heating, space heating, spas, industria |
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How Does Tidal Energy Work? |
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Tidal energy, also referred to as tidal power, is a process that harnesses the energy of the tides and converts it into power. Tidal energy is far more predictable than other forms of clean, green, renewable energy such as solar, wind and wave energy. |
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How Long do Solar Panels Last |
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On average most solar panels have a 25 year limited warranty on power output. This speaks to the remarkable lifespan of solar panels. Some manufacturers claim that while their warranty is around two decades, many solar panels continue to work for 40 to 80 years. These are amazing statistics, but there are other details that have to do with this lifespan that are important to be aware of. |
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How Solar Inverters Work |
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Solar inverters are extremely important in the conversion to solar energy, which is fairly easy to do. You can choose a solar kit or create your own kit. Many individuals believe solar panels are the single most important piece of working with solar energy, but this is not true. The parts required to collect solar energy are all integral and tightly work together. |
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How the Energy You Use Contributes to Global Warming |
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It is becoming widely acknowledged that burning fossil fuels and coal contributes to global warming, a term that is probably familiar to the majority of the population. Though familiar, there remains question of what global warming is and what its causes are. |
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How Thermal Energy Impacts on the Environment |
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How much does thermal energy actually impact the environment? The answer is, a lot. Thermal energy removes a large amount of stress from the environment by using a renewable source. This renewable source uses no fossil fuels, creates no pollution, and emits no greenhouse gases. |
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How To Reduce Your Energy Consumption |
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Reducing your energy consumption can become a pretty intuitive thing. EnviroCitizen.org has found that all you have to do is take a look at your daily activities and see if there are alternatives that don’t require as much energy. There are many simple things you can do to reduce your energy consumption, which will help you lessen your carbon footprint and environmental impact. |
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Human Powered Energy |
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As awareness about the impending threat of global warming continues to spread, inventors and innovators throughout the world are looking for new ways to meet the demand for energy while decreasing its toll on the environment. Many different solutions are being put on the table. |
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Inexpensive Solar Kits |
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Solar kits come in a range of categories from educational/beginner to professional. Most come with instructions, but if not, there are books with step by step instructions. It is possible to purchase an entire kit, or to create your own. Both of these require some research which will allow you to know what you are getting yourself into. Although it doesn’t take a pro to put up solar panels, it does take some time and some attention to detail. Once that step is taken, you will have approximately |
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Is Geothermal Energy Clean |
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The question of geothermal energy’s cleanliness is a difficult one. While it is an entirely renewable energy source, geothermal energy is not quite as clean as other forms of renewable energy. However, while it may not be an immaculate process, geothermal energy’s level of cleanliness is still much higher than the use of fossil fuels. |
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Long-Term Investment Benefits of Converting to Solar Energy |
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Many individuals have their hearts and minds in the right place when they consider solar energy. The environmental benefits of solar energy are immense. Solar energy produces no pollution as well as no greenhouse gases. The products last for decades and also create renewable energy. However, solar energy can also benefit individuals financially. The long-term benefits of solar energy are astounding. |
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Making our skies eco-friendly with more carbon offsets and energy-efficient techniques |
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Does your environmentally-friendly conscience prevent you from enjoying your trip? If you Are worried about all the wasted energy and CO2 pollution taking place during travel, think again. Although we are a long way off from planes being powered solely by solar or wind energy, there are still ways to offset the negative effects of flying. |
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New Year's Resolutions: Make 2010 Carbon Neutral |
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Please consider making 2010 a carbon neutral year. This could be your resolution that makes not only a positive impact on your life and those around you, but the lives of all by helping to fight global warming. |
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No Hybrid? Smaller ways to Go Green |
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Ever gotten a parking ticket from the carbon-footprint police? I drive a gas-wasting Chevy Tahoe, and for a time someone in the neighborhood would routinely plant orange, “Violation: Earth’’ citations on my windshield. “To SUV Driver,’’ they read. “Time to buy a Hybrid!’’
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NW company becomes first to utilize carbon credits |
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In a recent transaction in the Pacific Northwest, Jefferson Land Trust sold 400 metric tons of timber resources. What makes the deal remarkable is that it didn’t sell any wood—instead the sale was for the carbon stored in the trees. It was the first direct purchase of carbon credits by a Pacific Northwest company and the first on the North Olympic Peninsula. Shorebank Enterprise Cascadia, a non-profit financial institution that promotes economic opportunity and a healthy environment, purchase |
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Ocean Thermal Energy |
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Thermal energy is renewable and is generated without an impact on the environment. In layman’s terms, thermal energy can be transferred to other objects, heating them, causing the molecules to move faster. Ocean thermal energy is a popular form of solar energy. The United States took a strong interest in ocean thermal energy plants in 1974 and has since expanded their use. |
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Offsetting Explained |
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Scientific consensus states that carbon emissions must be reduced by 80% by 2050 to avoid catastrophic climate change. Businesses have an important and essential role to play in meeting these targets and carbon offsetting enables them to play their part in the climate change battle.
Carbon offsets are credits for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions made at another location, such as wind farms which create renewable energy and reduce the need for fossil-fuel powered energy.
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Photovoltaics vs solar radiance |
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Photovoltaic energy and Radiant energy are similar in that the ultimate source of the energy is from the sun. That’s where the similarity ends though. Each is eco-friendly and each has a specific use.
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Profiting From Clean Energy |
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Investing in clean energy technology can be intimidating and seemingly risky with so many new companies competing with new technologies. But if you read Richard Asplund’s book, “Profiting from Clean Energy” you can become an instant expert and enter the market of clean energy like a pro. |
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Renewable Wind Energy |
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Wind energy can be used everywhere due to the continuous activity and movement of wind. While it may be intermittent, it always resumes, is completely renewable, and is easily converted and used as energy. |
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Resources of Geothermal Energy |
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Geothermal power is a natural source of power that originates inside the earth. This energy source is generated by many factors, such as the shifting of tectonic plates, the decay of radioactive minerals and elements, as well as the energy generated from solar rays continuously striking the earth’s crust. |
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Shoppers demand carbon food labels |
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NEARLY three-quarters of shoppers want carbon labels on food products, new research shows.
A total of 432 shoppers across all of the UK’s major supermarkets were questioned on their views on carbon labeling by Newcastle Business School.
The most eye-catching result was that 72 per cent of those surveyed wanted carbon labels on food.
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Solar Accessories for Green Living |
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Use of solar energy is increasing and it’s now possible to generate enough energy for your home as well as some extra to sell back to the electric company. Your home can be heated, your floor coils warmed, and your swimming pool water kept at just the right temperature. The energy generated from solar collectors can be stored for a few days or a whole season. It allows you to be independent and self-sufficient, and it will save you money. And most importantly, solar energy reduces the impact on |
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Solar Garden Lights |
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Solar garden lights are a great way to add atmosphere to your yard with little pollution, and very little drain on your pocketbook. The lights are placed in a location with maximum sunlight and minimum shade. Debris needs to be kept off the solar cells so the solar garden lights can generate enough energy during the day to light a garden all night. |
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Solar Hot Water Systems |
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Solar hot water systems offer the opportunity to help benefit the environment as well as to save money. Solar hot water systems have proven to be the most cost-effective way to heat water using solar energy collectors, which then transfer the energy to the previously existing hot water system. These systems are an investment that can work efficiently and successfully for up to twenty years. Prices vary from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the pre-existing water system, as well as the solar system |
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Solar Outdoor Lighting |
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Solar outdoor lighting works the same way as solar panels for generating household electricity. Solar lighting is wireless, dimmable, and resilient outdoor lighting, and it’s easy to use. |
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Solar Panels |
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With increasing public awareness of the negative impact of human activities on the environment, more people are looking to live more eco-friendly. Along with recycling, biodegradable products, and awareness of the impact of carbon dioxide emissions, the use of solar panels is rapidly expanding. |
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Solar Powered Accessories |
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Solar energy can easily go further than the home. There are now a variety of other solar powered accessories, which enable you to benefit the environment, save money, and save your personal time. These accessories vary from in the home (lights, small fans, chargers) to the out of doors (garden lights, security lights, flood lights, and decorative lights). Solar powered accessories can protect you with things such as electronic fences, or they can aid you around town, with chargers, and solar pow |
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Solar Radiant Heating |
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Solar radiant heating can be used to heat the water in your home using the power of solar energy. The heating systems consist of a collector which does not store energy but instead uses fluid circulation to transfer heat to storage or towards direct use and a storage system which includes a heat exchanger. The system may include a secondary source which distributes heat to various storage reservoirs. |
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Solar Thermal Energy |
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Solar thermal energy refers to using solar energy (the renewable energy generated from the sun) for thermal uses. This energy is completely renewable, which could solve worldwide energy problems. It is important to keep in mind that solar thermal energy generates a different kind of energy than photovoltaics. Solar thermal energy is harnessed through low, medium, and high solar collectors. Each applies the concept of thermal energy generation in various ways. |
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Tax Incentives to Get Off the Grid |
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If you think you’re ready to go off the grid, taking no resources from public utilities like electricity and water, make sure you know about all of the tax incentives offered for your efforts. This way you can get the greatest number of benefits for your efforts. |
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Techniques for Decreasing Energy Costs this Summer, while Staying Cool |
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As the summer months approach and bring record-breaking temperatures, resorting to the AC shouldn’t always be the first line of defense against the scorching heat. Energy prices have been increasing and estimates show that the average homeowner spends about $1000 a year on cooling costs alone.
Luckily, there are a number of ways to save costs and make your home more energy-efficient this summer. The U.S. government subsidizes a state-distributed program called Weatherization Ass |
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The Debate of Geothermal Energy |
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The debate on geothermal energy is based on the implications of its application versus its cost and environmental impact. Many believe the release of greenhouse gases as well as other toxic minerals detracts from the use of geothermal energy. The high cost of geothermal energy also lessens interest in the use of geothermal power. However, geothermal energy is a renewable source of energy which can be used for heating and electricity. Do the pros outweigh the cons? |
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The eco-nomy of eco-friendly hybrid cars |
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The most valuable possession next to our house is what we drive. If we cannot conserve energy by taking public transportation, the next best option, it seems, is choosing the most environmentally advantageous vehicle. |
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The Future of thermal energy |
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Luckily for the Earth the future of Solar Thermal Energy is very bright. In the current state of the world’s energy crisis, new uses for solar energy are being developed. The positive aspect of solar energy is the fact that it is completely renewable. |
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The Many Benefits of Solar Energy |
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There are numerous benefits to solar energy. Many people consider the benefits to the environment, but there are personal financial benefits as well. While solar energy is wonderful for the environment can also be pretty easy on the wallet too. Solar energy has a range of paybacks. |
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The Newest Wind Energy Technology: The WindPipe |
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John R. Tuttle has come up with a new kind of wind energy technology that may just change the future of wind power forever. Tuttle's WindPipe does not resemble traditional wind turbines as there are no long blades or rotating power generator. In fact, there are no rotating parts to Tuttle's WindPipe at all! |
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The Pros and Cons of Solar Lighting |
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Sometimes there is so much information coming out about solar energy that it’s hard to keep up with. How do you know what’s actually beneficial, to you, to your wallet, and to the environment? And if you’re using solar energy, will it be sufficient? Will it be as reliable as utility grid energy? |
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