alternative energy sources
Georgia and Alabama Goes Solar
Solar power projects are going to rise in Georgia and Alabama. Georgia Power just got the approval from state regulators while Alabama Power is presently doing a research project regarding solar power.
Concentrating Solar Power for Stronger Energy
When people talk about solar power, they usually are referring to the photovoltaic type. But there’s another type of solar power and it’s starting to gain some ground over its photovoltaic power. This is concentrated solar power, or CSP solar energy, which is the solar energy that’s generated when one concentrates sunlight onto a small [...]
Touchstone Energy Home Program
In Southern Alabama, the Wiregrass Electric Cooperative offers a utility rebate program to consumers who prefer a more energy-efficient way of operating their household. Under the Touchstone Energy Homes program, certified and highly-trained personnel of the said cooperative can assist these consumers to avail themselves of the incentive. The concept of the Touchstone Energy Home [...]
Personal Power Saving Incentives for the Residential Sector
The world is facing its biggest energy crisis ever. Conventional fossil fuels are depleting at an alarming rate, and we are frantically hunting for alternative energy sources. Green energy sources are being applauded, as they are kind to the environment, and to the pocket. Sustainable environmental-friendly energy sources are now being touted as the next [...]
Consumers Feel the Pinch of Clean Energy
Clean energy might be renewable, but it does come with a price. Or at least, it will, while clean energy technology catches up. Consumers find out about this when electric utilities begin investing more on alternative energy sources to meet the required percentage of clean energy in their total generation. That means they need to [...]
Tennessee Valley Authority to Generate More Solar and Wind Power
Tennessee Valley Authority, or TVA, is leading by example. Its officials agreed to buy 2,000 megawatts of power from clean alternative energy sources, such as wind and solar generators. This is in connection with their Energy Right Program. The program aims to encourage, communicate and support the smart and effective use of electricity in [...]
Sustainable Energy Explained
I came across this video which is somewhat related to my last post but merits its own entry. While none of the information is very new, it is a great synopsis of what sustainable energy is, the different alternative energy options we have available to us now, how much they are being used, and what [...]
Next G8 Meeting with Obama
The sast G8 meeting was with President Bush, and the next will be with Obama, are we going to see some change? In July this year world leaders of the G8 met in Japan trying to agree on targets on global emissions. This meeting however failed to achieve any concrete results or set clear goals. [...]
Renewable Energy Tax Incentives
As of recently, I’ve heard of tax credits and incentives for the use of renewable energy such as solar power, wind power and other alternative energy sources. However, trying to find and understand them left something to be desired. So I thought I would translate them from “legalese” into English. Note: This is my personal [...]
Solio Solar battery Charger
I just ran across an interesting solar powered battery charger, The Solio solar battery charger. It is quite handy and a neat way to tap into solar power and clean energy for the average person. Perfect for charging your cell phone or for powering your Ipod at the beach or while on the go. In [...]
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