Driven by the need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and a generous Federal tax credit, solar energy and wind power have experienced explosive growth in the past few years. In 2008 alone the grid-tied solar PV market (solar electricity) grew by 81% adding 131 megawatts to the grid. During Read more…
In September 2008, the UK committed itself to cutting carbon emissions by 40 per cent by 2020. In that committal, the British government dedicated its attentions to onshore and offshore wind power in an effort to harness the renewable energy abundantly available; thus reducing our dependency on fossil fuels. According Read more…
hydroelectric dam, energy future? Hydro Dam is one of the cleanest and the cheapest renewable energy available to produce large scale. They can produce more electricity than solar and wind and a more stable pace. Carbon emissions are low and there is no waste products in the decision. Meanwhile, there Read more…
Renewable energy is a growing trend in our world today and will grow much more because the need to supplement our global energy continues. Such sources are pollution-free because they do not recognize the carbon in fossil fuels. Another advantage of using renewable energy is that it contributes to the Read more…
Yesterday we looked at steps 1 through 5 on various ways a homeowner can go about making their homes more energy efficient. Today we will finish with step 6 to 9 to finish the series. 6th Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). CFLs can save three quartersof electricity Read more…
