10 Tips for Better Fuel Economy
1. Brake Less – This is my favorite. It means anticipate the traffic ahead and take your foot off of the gas pedal (saving fuel) and braking less, which also saves on replacing your brakes as often.
2. Don’t Drive as Fast – Driving at 62 MPH vs. 75 MPH saves 15% on your fuel bill.
3. [...]
Is it time to install solar panels?
In case you haven’t noticed, the price of solar panels has decreased significantly in the last couple of years. I’m talking about photovoltaic panels that you put on your roof to generate electricity. They have gone down to the point that if you have been thinking about installing them, you might want to contact a [...]
American Wind Grows Again
The U.S. Wind Energy 2011 Annual Report came out this week, with great news for the renewable energy sector. The United States added 6.8 Gigawatts of wind power in 2011, which is double-digit growth in spite of the tepid economy.
Another piece of great news are the jobs that are being created in this sector. Wind [...]
US to Get 2 New Nuclear Reactors
Without a doubt, nuclear energy is a contentious debate for environmentalists. On one hand, it’s a heck of a lot better than coal because it doesn’t emit greenhouse gasses. On the other hand, it generates hazardous waste which, in it’s way, is a whole lot worse.
Many people were hoping the day would never come, but [...]
Scottish Distiller Turns Yeast By-Product Into Methane for Clean Energy
I love the Yale Environment 360 blog. I don’t know how they do it, but they always find relevant and downright interesting environmental news to write about.
As you might imagine, this week is no different. Yesterday, they ran a story about a Scottish whiskey distillery that is pioneering a system that turns thousands of tons [...]
Energy Rebound: Is It Real?
I noticed a fascinating post up on The Daily Green yesterday; the post talked about energy rebound, and whether the phenomenon was real, or just a pie-in-the-sky theory.
I stared at the headline, intrigued. What is energy rebound?
I’d never even heard of it. So of course, I clicked on the article and learned about this intriguing theory. Here’s [...]
The Sear’s Tower Is Going Solar
The Willis Tower, more commonly known to you and I as the Sear’s Tower, is the tallest building in the U.S. It stands 1,451 feet. And, it’s going green.
First, though, think about all the windows that are on that building. In case you’re wondering, there are over 16,000 of them. So you can imagine how [...]
Solar Continues to Get Cheaper
According to a recent article in Scientific American, in 14.5 seconds the sun shines down more power than the entire Earth uses in one day. In just 88 minutes, the sun provides more energy than the entire Earth uses in one year.
It’s mind-boggling to think about. If we had the technology to truly capture just [...]
Washington Gives a Financial Boost To Coastal Wind
When you head out to the coast there are a few things you usually expect: a beautiful shoreline, a lovely view of the water, and a crisp ocean breeze.
Most of us know already that our coasts contain the biggest potential for wind power. The breeze there is almost constant, and offshore wind farms would be [...]
Lolland: The First Hydrogen Powered Community
Can you imagine living in a community where all your power, and all the power the city was using, came from a renewable energy source?
It might sound like a pipe dream, but it’s becoming a reality in Lolland, a Danish island community.
The island was using wind power to make energy. But the problem is that [...]
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