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Will You Pay Extra for Green Power?
Around one-fourth of the country’s utilities offer green power programs, and at present big utility companies can’t deliver 100 percent renewable power to their customers. Rather, their electricity comes from different sources such as coal plants, solar power farms, and wind farms and go through the same power grid. Some consumer advocacy groups have stated [...]
DIY Solar Power Generator for Less Than $250
You can make a cheap solar power generator setup using parts you can easily buy from the internet and from local hardware stores. This simple device can be used during power failures, or when your location is off the power grid. It can power your computer, TV set, VCR, lights, cameras or any DC appliances. [...]
Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy System – Nevada
The state of Nevada is offering incentives for renewable energy use and energy efficiency. A state rebate program is being administered by NV Energy, formerly known as Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power. This is known as the Renewable Generations Rebate Program for photovoltaic (PV ), small wind and hydroelectric systems. Originally, this rebate program [...]
DIY Geothermal Cooling System
Another alternative energy you can use in cooling your home is geothermal energy. You can use the energy found in your own backyard by utilizing geothermal heat pumps. You can save up to 70% on cooling bills. The bad news is that professionally installed geothermal systems are too expensive. The good news is that there [...]
100% Solar Powered Stadium Rises in Taiwan
A unique sports stadium was recently completed in Taiwan, after two years of hard work. It is known as the World Games Stadium, and it gets all its power from solar energy via the photovoltaic panels on its roof. The dragon-shaped stadium was designed by Japanese Toyo Iyo, and can seat up to 50,000 sports [...]
Cool Homes with Clean Energy
When traditional energy sources are not reliable enough, or you want to save on your energy bills, you can harness solar or wind energy to cool down your home. If you’re living off the power grid and the weather is hot the whole year round, you should definitely consider a DIY home cooling project. One [...]
Solar Power with No Upfront Costs
If Arizona Public Service’s proposal will be approved, its customers will enjoy solar power without having to shell out a large amount of money for the installation. The utility is planning to place solar panels on its customer’s rooftops. Consumers will be charged at the present energy rates. No added costs for cleaner energy. A [...]
Solar Power with No Upfront Costs
If Arizona Public Service’s proposal will be approved, its customers will enjoy solar power without having to shell out a large amount of money for the installation. The utility is planning to place solar panels on its customer’s rooftops. Consumers will be charged at the present energy rates. No added costs for cleaner energy. A [...]
Philips’ Light Blossom
It’s good to see that large companies are embracing solar energy. Take for instance Philips, which is a maker of various consumer products and lighting solutions. During its Simplicity Event last year, Philips unveiled their Light Blossom concept. The Light Blossom can replace the conventional streetlights that are in use today. Further, it adds to [...]
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 [...]
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