Solar Shingles: An Up And Coming Solar Technology

May 1, 2013 6:32 AM2 comments
Solar Shingles: An Up And Coming Solar Technology

With the increase of people’s interest in green technology, there have been many new inventions and improvements made in the field of green technology. One of the fastest growing areas in the green technology field is that of solar technology. And the thing getting the most people excited with solar [...]

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7 Small Changes You Can Make to Save Energy

April 30, 2013 6:45 AM0 comments
7 Small Changes You Can Make to Save Energy

No matter where you live you know as well as anyone that energy bills aren’t cheap. Reports say the prices are set to continue climbing in all areas of the country. As utilities bills get more expensive, it forces homeowners to get creative in their attempts to use less energy. The [...]

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From Solar Panel Manufacturer To Solar Panel User: China Is Getting Greener

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From Solar Panel Manufacturer To Solar Panel User: China Is Getting Greener

In recent years, China has been blasted for its failure to instate solar energy systems at an appropriate rate.  It was easy for watch groups to condemn the nation since, after all, it has been the leading manufacturer of solar panels and other solar devices.  The logic of the criticism [...]

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The Latest Tax Breaks For Alternative Energy

April 29, 2013 7:56 PM0 comments
The Latest Tax Breaks For Alternative Energy

The bill passed by Congress in early 2013 to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, the American Taxpayer Relief Act, included many provisions for alternative energy. Production Tax Credits The tax credits for producers of renewable energy, such as from wind energy, solar power, fuel cells, geothermal systems, and combined heat [...]

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Floating Wind Farms

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Floating Wind Farms

A couple of the common complaints regarding wind power as an alternative source of energy is that, firstly, they are noisome contraptions disturbing those forced to be in close vicinity, and secondly, that they do not produce enough power because they stop generating when the wind stops blowing. However, those [...]

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The Future Of Wind Energy

April 23, 2013 8:30 AM1 comment
The Future Of Wind Energy

Alternative sources of energy are becoming an increasingly popular source to replace fossil fuels. Environmental problems, such as global warming, are being attributed by scientists to the use of oil and coal to provide energy for businesses and residential neighborhoods. The increase in fossil fuel costs over the past few [...]

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