The chief obstacles to bringing solar power to mainstream consumers have been low efficiency, storage, and high cost compared to conventional energy grids. Solar panels require hundreds or thousands of photovoltaic cells to capture sunlight, convert it into electrons, and …
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From Guest Blogger Hannah Whittenly: Sun Sensations–Four Ways to Go Green with Solar Energy at Home
Going green can seem a bit daunting, especially if you don’t know how to apply these principles at home. At first, it might seem like everything is trying to destroy the planet. However, these four tips will help you make …
Factors Governing Coal Consumption in the U.S.
From today’s Energy News: Despite some evidence of a reviving coal market, it is a sector too tough to read:
From Guest Blogger Lillian Connors: Roads Towards More Rational Electricity Use
If you are shocked every month you receive an electricity bill, or you care for the environment and are worried about energy consumption or both for that matter, it was high time something was done about how electricity is being …
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From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: How Installing a New Roof Can Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Roofs are one of the most essential items that comprise the structure of your home. Without a sound roof, you’re more than likely to experience problems with heating and cooling your house coupled with high energy bills.
From Guest Blogger Lillian Connors: Solar Water Heater–an Earth-Friendly Alternative
It doesn’t take a genius to realize that significant savings can be made if we turn to free, renewable sources of energy to heat water, rather than use devices powered by electricity. Needless to say, in order to start utilizing …
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From Guest Blogger Kara Masterson: Solar Panels Are More Practical and Economical Than Ever
Rising concerns about global warming and conservation of our air and water are causing many people to revisit the idea of converting to solar energy. Ten years ago, converting to solar energy wasn’t an affordable option for many people. However, …
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Office Renovations–Five Ways to Become More Energy Efficient
Creating an energy efficient office environment can be difficult, but it’s becoming increasingly important to implement energy saving measures. By following a few simple tips, any office can curb its energy usage.
From Guest Blogger Katherine Oakes: Why Solar Power is Always a Good Investment
For many people, the transition to solar energy can be daunting. All of the many different questions and things to consider can easily deter homeowners from making the switch; however, there are plenty of good reasons—financially and ecologically—to commit to …
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Does Waste-to-Energy Work? A Simple Question with a Complicated Answer
This article on waste-to-energy is a reminder that there are areas of technology that seem to attract people who have no compunction about exaggerating their claims, among which is WTE. Of course, this is easily understood, as this discipline has …
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