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Can sustainable development work? What then will be the impact on business and what will be the impact on the environment?
First we must define sustainable development. Sustainable is to say that something such as resources or an environmental system can be continued indefinitely without depleting any of the material or energy resources required to keep it running. ...
Experience the Thrill of Eagle Watching
"Above all other birds it is the soaring eagle, with its size and weight, that gives the most abiding impression of power and purpose in the air," declared Edwin Way Teale in Atlantic Monthly in 1957. Unique to North America and revered for its...
Practical Experience Reveals That Energy is a Business' Third-Highest Cost.
Practical Experience Reveals That Energy is a Business'
Third-Highest Cost.
John Hurst www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com January, 2006
With America's commercial business sector leading demand, the
cost of providing energy to the nation's...
So, Donald... An Open Letter to Donald Trump
Soaring oil and gas prices and the devastation of Hurricanes
Katrina and Rita have finally brought an issue into sharp focus
for the public: When it comes to energy, we're in trouble! We
import far more crude oil than we produce in the United...
The "Reduce" of Recycle and Reuse
Most of us are familiar with recycle and reusing, but how often
do we think of the third R - REDUCE?
"Reduce" is probably the most important of the three Rs because,
if we reduced, it would limit the need to recycle and reuse. By
reducing,...
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Solar power
Solar power is becoming more and more popular as the oil prices keep increasing. Our demand on our natural resources such as coal, oil and gas continues to grown on a daily basis worldwide. Not to mention what these types of fuels are doing to global warming and air pollution. So, solar power is a great alternative that will save us money and maybe even save our earth.
Solar power is known to be one of the cleanest renewable energies around today. How solar power works is by photovoltaic tiles. These tiles change the sunlight into a form of electricity that can be used to heat our homes and even help our gardens grow.
What happens in essence is that the tiles are created with pieces of positive and negative silicon that is place under a thin piece of glass. The sunlight hitting the tiles causes the neutrons to move off of the silicon. The neutrons that are negatively charged are stuck to the silicon by the magnetic field that is caused because of the reaction. Then an electric current is formed. Then this current is passed to the area in which we wish to heat through as inverter which converts it to electrical power for us to use in our homes. This solar power can be used just like electricity for lamps,
televisions, and of course heat.
Many people in the United States are now adding solar power to different areas of their homes, such as basements, sunrooms, or their entire home. These solar panels are not very hard to install but may be expensive according to how large the panels need to be and how they need to be installed.
Many states throughout the United States are now giving tax incentives to individuals and companies that wish to covert to solar power. You can find out more by talking with the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the U.S. Department of Energy.
Many schools throughout the national are now converting to solar power. This is a great way to save money for our school systems. Many schools have very high electric bills, due to the electricity that is being used on a daily basis to light the class rooms, keep our children warm during the winter and cool during the summer. This money that is being spent on electricity can soon be spent on better educating our children. About the Author
Andrew Palmer maintains http://www.solar-panels.cc , an online source of information about solar power and renewable energy.
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Department of Energy - Homepage |
Governmental department whose mission is to advance energy technology and promote related innovation in the United States. |
www.energy.gov |
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US Department of Energy information for consumers, business, and communities. Links to many energy pages of the DOE. |
www.energy.gov |
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Energy Quest Room |
California Energy Commission's energy and environmental education site for students, parents and teachers. Includes information, Q&As, projects, ... |
www.energyquest.ca.gov |
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The Energy Story - Introduction |
Detailed guide explains what energy is and where it comes from. |
www.energyquest.ca.gov |
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EIA Energy Kids Page - energy facts, fun, games and activities |
Features various sections about energy including what it is and the forms it comes in. Find out how humans use energy through quizzes and a 'fun facts' ... |
www.eia.doe.gov |
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Energy Information Administration - EIA - Official Energy ... |
Section of the US Department of Energy (DOE) providing statistics, data, analysis on resources, supply, production, consumption for all energy sources. |
www.eia.doe.gov |
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Energy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
Free encyclopedia article explaining the scientific notion of energy. Includes units of measure, energy transformation concepts, types of energy, ... |
en.wikipedia.org |
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Department of Energy - Homepage |
U.S. Department of Energy Awards Contract for Management and Operation of Ames ... The Energy Star label is the government's seal of energy efficiency. ... |
www.doe.gov |
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Home : ENERGY STAR |
US EPA Energy Star programs and products help save the environment and save consumers money by using less energy through advanced design or construction. |
www.energystar.gov |
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Home Page |
Facility of the US Department of Energy (DOE) for renewable energy and energy efficiency research, development and deployment. |
www.nrel.gov |
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European Commission - Energy - Home page |
Welcome to the European Commission's "Energy" website ... A European Strategy for Sustainable, Competitive and Secure Energy ... |
ec.europa.eu |
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DTI - Energy - Introduction |
The DTI’s Energy Group deals with energy-related matters, ... UK energy statistics are provided, including production, consumption and prices. ... |
www.dti.gov.uk |
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U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Home Page |
US Department of Energy web site for information on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. |
www.eere.energy.gov |
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Energy for America's Future |
Provides an overview of President Bush's energy policies. |
www.whitehouse.gov |
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International Energy Agency |
Energy Security, Growth and Sustainability through Co-operation and Outreach. |
www.iea.org |
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energywatch: Home Page |
Independent gas and electricity consumer watchdog, providing help to domestic, commercial or industrial energy (gas and electricity) consumers. |
www.energywatch.org.uk |
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EnergyAustralia - Home |
Details of one of Australia's largest and oldest gas and electricity supply companies. Includes information on accounts, energy saving tips, appliance sales ... |
www.energy.com.au |
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U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources |
Has jurisdiction over energy policy, regulation, and research. Also deals with energy and mineral conservation, ports used for energy transport, irrigation, ... |
energy.senate.gov |
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bloomberg energy prices |
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Energy Bulletin |
A clearinghouse of information concerning the peak in global energy such as oil and gas. |
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