This is just a quick post, if you have read any of my previous post you already know I am an avid Discovery Channel / Science Channel junkie. Couple nights ago I came across their Planet Green Channel and was watching Build it Bigger Greensburg. While researching information on the town for another post and came across this
How To Go Green: Sex. Alternative energy is one thing but Green Sex Tips.
I had to look in to this.
“It might not be the first thing we think of while working towards a sustainable and graceful life on this fragile planet, but there’s a lot we can do to make our sex lives greener. In the process of greening the ecological footprint of our love making, we might also open up some new doors to deeper pleasure, satisfaction, and romantic connection.”
The site has a ton of information including 10 Top Sex Tips
1. Employ Green sex toys
2. Lube up
3. Use condom
4. Give (and receive) sexy gifts
5. Have green, sexy fun
6. Put some bamboo in bed
7. Mention the unmentionables: eco-undies (huh??)
8. Taste sweeter juice?
9. Turn on natural aphrodisiac
10. Meet that special green lover
Green Sex: By the number ratios and percentages on condoms and devices.
Green Sex: Getting Techie “green birth control”
And the list goes on, I’m not suggesting you should go out and read the articles but if you want here is the link http://planetgreen.discovery.com/go-green/sex/green-sex-basics.html
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Post Combustion Capture Clean Coal Power Plants?
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Loy Yang mine Victorya south east Australia Ecopolis states is the biggest Coal mine in the Southern Hemisphere its power station eats 65 thousand tons of brown coal a day. Releasing the same amount of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) as 60 million cars.
Ecopolis episode Powering the Future
Video is courtesy of Science Channel Ecopolis
Dr Paul Feron Science leader CSIRO-CEO “has recently joined the Division of Energy Technology to lead CSIRO's post combustion capture (PCC) research program.”
http://www.coal21.com.au/Media/Conference%2007/Bio%20-%20Feron,%20Paul.pdf
Dr. Feron is currently working on a pilot project to capture the CO2 after the coal has been burned in the power plant be for it is released out into the air from its flue gases..
The flue gases pass through a solvent nonoethanolamine (MEA), an amine solvent.
“In the solvent scrubbing process, the cooled flue gas is brought into contact with the solvent in the absorber at temperatures typically between 40°C and 60°C, CO2 is bound by the chemical solvent in the absorber. The flue gas is then water washed to balance water in the system and to remove any solvent droplets or solvent vapour carried over, and then it leaves the absorber. It is possible to reduce CO2 concentration in the exit gas down to very low values, as a result of the chemical reaction in the solvent, but lower exit concentrations tend to increase the height of the absorption vessel. The ‘rich’ solvent, which contains the chemically bound CO2 is then pumped to the top of a stripper (or regeneration vessel), via a heat exchanger. The regeneration of the chemical solvent is carried out in the stripper at elevated temperatures (100–140°C) and pressures not very much higher than atmospheric pressure. Heat is supplied to the reboiler to maintain the regeneration conditions. This leads to a thermal energy penalty as a result of heating up the solvent, providing the required desorption heat for removing the chemically bound CO2 and for steam production which acts as a stripping gas. Steam is recovered in the condenser and fed back to the stripper, whereas the CO2 product gas leaves the stripper. The ‘lean’ solvent, containing far less CO2 is then pumped back to the absorber via the lean-rich heat exchanger and a cooler to bring it down to the absorber temperature level.”
http://www.iea-coal.org.uk/
This whole process utilizes a lot of energy, which requires the plant to consume more coal to power that so this could be counter productive.
Dr Paul Feron is working on making his solvent mix the most efficient extracting 90% of CO2 from the flue gas with out the large over head of power.
Feron's system is capable of being attached to existing power plants with out the major modification that current PCC systems require.
One step closer to a bit of clean coal power plant technology!
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Is it possible to have Clean Coal Power Plants that reclaim or capture CO2 be for it is let out into the atmosphere?
Loy Yang mine Victorya south east Australia Ecopolis states is the biggest Coal mine in the Southern Hemisphere its power station eats 65 thousand tons of brown coal a day. Releasing the same amount of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) as 60 million cars.
Ecopolis episode Powering the Future
Video is courtesy of Science Channel Ecopolis
Dr Paul Feron Science leader CSIRO-CEO “has recently joined the Division of Energy Technology to lead CSIRO's post combustion capture (PCC) research program.”
http://www.coal21.com.au/Media/Conference%2007/Bio%20-%20Feron,%20Paul.pdf
Dr. Feron is currently working on a pilot project to capture the CO2 after the coal has been burned in the power plant be for it is released out into the air from its flue gases..
The flue gases pass through a solvent nonoethanolamine (MEA), an amine solvent.
“In the solvent scrubbing process, the cooled flue gas is brought into contact with the solvent in the absorber at temperatures typically between 40°C and 60°C, CO2 is bound by the chemical solvent in the absorber. The flue gas is then water washed to balance water in the system and to remove any solvent droplets or solvent vapour carried over, and then it leaves the absorber. It is possible to reduce CO2 concentration in the exit gas down to very low values, as a result of the chemical reaction in the solvent, but lower exit concentrations tend to increase the height of the absorption vessel. The ‘rich’ solvent, which contains the chemically bound CO2 is then pumped to the top of a stripper (or regeneration vessel), via a heat exchanger. The regeneration of the chemical solvent is carried out in the stripper at elevated temperatures (100–140°C) and pressures not very much higher than atmospheric pressure. Heat is supplied to the reboiler to maintain the regeneration conditions. This leads to a thermal energy penalty as a result of heating up the solvent, providing the required desorption heat for removing the chemically bound CO2 and for steam production which acts as a stripping gas. Steam is recovered in the condenser and fed back to the stripper, whereas the CO2 product gas leaves the stripper. The ‘lean’ solvent, containing far less CO2 is then pumped back to the absorber via the lean-rich heat exchanger and a cooler to bring it down to the absorber temperature level.”
http://www.iea-coal.org.uk/
This whole process utilizes a lot of energy, which requires the plant to consume more coal to power that so this could be counter productive.
Dr Paul Feron is working on making his solvent mix the most efficient extracting 90% of CO2 from the flue gas with out the large over head of power.
Feron's system is capable of being attached to existing power plants with out the major modification that current PCC systems require.
One step closer to a bit of clean coal power plant technology!
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The Jeepney yet another reason for Electric Cars
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The Jeepney yet another reason for Electric Cars
The need for alternative fuel, alernative energy, or electric cars
This is a short clip of the series ECOPOLIS episode Road to the Future
Thank you to the Science Channel for the video clip.
“The City of Manila is the capital of the Philippines and one of the 17 cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila. Located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay just west of the National Capital Region in western side of Luzon, it is one of the central hubs of a thriving metropolitan area.” http://www.wikipedia.com/
It shows that Manila is home to over 14 million people and 1.4 million cars, Their air quality is 3 times worse than the current safety standards. Manila is listed as 1 of the top 10 worst most polluted cities in the world. Some of the other problems that are created by this pollution are 1 out of 10 their children suffer from asthma or other respiratory illnesses and the traffic fumes are blamed for the deaths of over 4,000 of their residents every year.
I think this is a compelling reason to definitely look in to the possibilities of electric cars and alternative fuels. Don't you??
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Biofuel wave of the future or thing of the past?
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Pen Name EzineArticles Corbin E
I am still a proponent for the electric car that can be recharged via renewable energy sources such as solar and wind powered solutions.
But algae could be a useful addition to the answer of our dependence on foreign fossil fuel. Why give our hard earned money away to outside sources?
I am a big fan of the Discovery Channel and the Science Channel, so when I caught the tail end of the new show Brink and their presentation of Algae to Oil I just had to investigate this just a bit further. Cool stuff Pond Scum “Power”.
Video is courtesy of Science Channel Brink
As the title of this post suggests thing of the past, nature started this process millions of years ago apparently most of the fossil fuels we use today are from pre-historic algae and not just from old dead dinosaurs but this process takes way to long for us to benefit from Mother Nature. Also the U. S. Government was vested in this process back in the mid 1990's
“This is algae's second coming. The first attempt, run by the U.S. government in the wake of the last oil crisis, was killed in 1996 by the Clinton administration while oil hovered around $20 per barrel.” popularmechanics ,
This company Solazyme is obviously making strides in the technology not only can they drive a vehicle directly with no modification on their fuel but you can cook with the products they are producing as well so it can't be all that bad.
So what has sparked interest in this wave of the future fuel again, well yet again as I have said be for the only way people wake up is to hit them where it hurts in the pocket book. Oil prices per barrel were up in the 120$ range and more.
Cost is the only thing that motivates people, not the brown air they are breathing or the environment that may or may not be accelerating to total disaster.
Now that per gallon prices for gas has dropped back down to acceptable levels my feeling is that people will be lulled back to sleep on this issue of fossil fuels. Don't fall for it, the new administration that will be in power here soon has made it quite clear one of their efforts will be to reduce or eliminate our dependency on foreign sources.
Now the question for you is do you really think they will open drilling off shore, or force via taxes the new revolution of energy?
This Green Fuel is still far from becoming economical to produce, and will not be the end all of energy either. Growing algae for this purpose is very good for the ecology thought because it does consume CO2 and provides Oxygen back to the atmosphere. It will grow in fresh water, salt water, and even sewer water. So its diversity can be utilized any where there is sunlight and a water source. And it has the added benefit of not crossing in to our food supplies like ethanol based fuels. As previously reviewed in this post.
But still we will be filling our tanks with something that burns, even though it may be better in the manufacturing process and a reduction of pollutants it still burns and emits nasty chemicals. Thats why I still think this is a better investment in our future. Electric Cars?
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Algae biofuel a literal way to Go Green
I am still a proponent for the electric car that can be recharged via renewable energy sources such as solar and wind powered solutions.
But algae could be a useful addition to the answer of our dependence on foreign fossil fuel. Why give our hard earned money away to outside sources?
I am a big fan of the Discovery Channel and the Science Channel, so when I caught the tail end of the new show Brink and their presentation of Algae to Oil I just had to investigate this just a bit further. Cool stuff Pond Scum “Power”.
Video is courtesy of Science Channel Brink
As the title of this post suggests thing of the past, nature started this process millions of years ago apparently most of the fossil fuels we use today are from pre-historic algae and not just from old dead dinosaurs but this process takes way to long for us to benefit from Mother Nature. Also the U. S. Government was vested in this process back in the mid 1990's
“This is algae's second coming. The first attempt, run by the U.S. government in the wake of the last oil crisis, was killed in 1996 by the Clinton administration while oil hovered around $20 per barrel.” popularmechanics ,
This company Solazyme is obviously making strides in the technology not only can they drive a vehicle directly with no modification on their fuel but you can cook with the products they are producing as well so it can't be all that bad.
So what has sparked interest in this wave of the future fuel again, well yet again as I have said be for the only way people wake up is to hit them where it hurts in the pocket book. Oil prices per barrel were up in the 120$ range and more.
Cost is the only thing that motivates people, not the brown air they are breathing or the environment that may or may not be accelerating to total disaster.
Now that per gallon prices for gas has dropped back down to acceptable levels my feeling is that people will be lulled back to sleep on this issue of fossil fuels. Don't fall for it, the new administration that will be in power here soon has made it quite clear one of their efforts will be to reduce or eliminate our dependency on foreign sources.
Now the question for you is do you really think they will open drilling off shore, or force via taxes the new revolution of energy?
This Green Fuel is still far from becoming economical to produce, and will not be the end all of energy either. Growing algae for this purpose is very good for the ecology thought because it does consume CO2 and provides Oxygen back to the atmosphere. It will grow in fresh water, salt water, and even sewer water. So its diversity can be utilized any where there is sunlight and a water source. And it has the added benefit of not crossing in to our food supplies like ethanol based fuels. As previously reviewed in this post.
But still we will be filling our tanks with something that burns, even though it may be better in the manufacturing process and a reduction of pollutants it still burns and emits nasty chemicals. Thats why I still think this is a better investment in our future. Electric Cars?
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Is E85 or Ethanol More Eco friendly?
Is E85 really more Eco Friendly than other renewable energy resources?
CE’s ECO Go Green
This is our inheritance to our kids and their kids.
"Watch the Clip at the end of this post its great, high school kids building electric cars"
With gas prices soaring in the spring and summer of 2008 consumers and auto manufactures were forced to find alternate means of filling up at the pump. Nothing gets everyone’s attention better than hitting the pocket book. But needless to say now that price’s have dropped back down to a 5 year low, we may be lulled back to sleep about the implications of not changing our habits. The automotive industry was slapped again earlier this week by Senate not approving their bailout funds they were requesting. This industry needs to change with the times. Fossil fuels are a thing of the past the combustion engine as we know it has not really changed in more than 50 plus years. Yes it has become more efficient, but really in essence you put gas in the car burns it and emits a rash of nasty chemicals out in to our breathing air.
E85 or flex-fuel was created as a stop gap (IMO). Ethanol “a grain alcohol” usually made from corn, sugarcane, wheat, barley, and potatoes. (hey, sounds like hooch made during prohibition) and actually the process is similar to making moonshine. Great this is a fuel made from renewable resources. Yes but take a quick look at the impact of this renewable resource. The fields that are being used to grow the resources to make this form of energy are now not able to produce crops for our consumption or for the consumption of our cattle. This in turn increases the price of our food if these spaces are reserved for creating fuels for our cars. And that is a never ending vicious circle that will continue to spiral till either the fuel becomes too expensive or the cost of food for our consumption gets out of hand as well.
Ethanol burns cleaner than fossil fuels due to the fact that its chemical structure contains a lot of oxygen. And it does reduce greenhouse emissions when mixed with regular gasoline. Also when mixed with gasoline with a ratio of 10-90 (called E10) reduces the amount of gasoline we consume which reduces our dependency on foreign sources. But with all of that in mind there just is not as much energy in ethanol as there is in gasoline. It takes more consumption of ethanol to go 1 mile than it does for gasoline. Also farmers that grow these crops must expend energy to harvest and transport to provide the resource for the fuel. And as said be for these areas reserved for this venture are no longer available for our food sources.
So what do we do? Solar energy? Wind Energy? Electric Cars? I don’t know, see what these folks do you never know what will happen in the future. Several good things will be on the out look for people utilizing real renewable energy sources that do not have an impact on our food supply or reliance on foreign oil. Tax rebates from the Government, rebates for green power from the electric company. And above all a future for our children and grandchildren.
If These High School kids can do it so can you!!! Info on this link here
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Benefits of Green Solar Energy
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To truly understand the benefits of green solar energy, you must first understand how solar energy is harnessed. There are two types of green solar energy-thermal and light. Thermal energy is considered passive solar. This type of green solar energy is harnessed through the design and materials used to construct a building. By integrating south facing windows and materials that retain heat, like brick and stone, you can lower your energy needs and build an energy efficient structure. The thermal energy produced by green solar energy is also used to heat water for solar hot water systems. The rays of the sun also produce light and radiation that can be captured by solar panels to create electricity.
The most popular use of green solar energy is for saving money. Although green solar energy systems can come with a large initial investment, they generally pay for themselves in a few years by providing either supplemental electricity or all of the electricity to your home or business. Building your own solar panels, participating in government refunds and net metering, in which you sell unused electricity back to the power company, can reduce the cost of implementing a green solar energy system. In addition, green solar energy systems require little to no maintenance after installation, as most have no moving parts.
The most important benefit of utilizing green solar energy is completely environmental. With polar ice caps dwindling away and climate changes creating tragic storms world wide, it is increasingly obvious that steps must be taken to decrease global warming and our dependence on fossil fuels. Green solar energy provides a clean energy alternative as it creates little pollution and does not contribute to global warming.
Green solar energy systems can be used by homes and businesses alike. If going solar cannot meet all of your energy needs, it can certainly reduce them. Utilizing green solar energy can save you money, but it’s greatest benefit is to the environment and our future.
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To truly understand the benefits of green solar energy, you must first understand how solar energy is harnessed. There are two types of green solar energy-thermal and light. Thermal energy is considered passive solar. This type of green solar energy is harnessed through the design and materials used to construct a building. By integrating south facing windows and materials that retain heat, like brick and stone, you can lower your energy needs and build an energy efficient structure. The thermal energy produced by green solar energy is also used to heat water for solar hot water systems. The rays of the sun also produce light and radiation that can be captured by solar panels to create electricity.
The most popular use of green solar energy is for saving money. Although green solar energy systems can come with a large initial investment, they generally pay for themselves in a few years by providing either supplemental electricity or all of the electricity to your home or business. Building your own solar panels, participating in government refunds and net metering, in which you sell unused electricity back to the power company, can reduce the cost of implementing a green solar energy system. In addition, green solar energy systems require little to no maintenance after installation, as most have no moving parts.
The most important benefit of utilizing green solar energy is completely environmental. With polar ice caps dwindling away and climate changes creating tragic storms world wide, it is increasingly obvious that steps must be taken to decrease global warming and our dependence on fossil fuels. Green solar energy provides a clean energy alternative as it creates little pollution and does not contribute to global warming.
Green solar energy systems can be used by homes and businesses alike. If going solar cannot meet all of your energy needs, it can certainly reduce them. Utilizing green solar energy can save you money, but it’s greatest benefit is to the environment and our future.
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President-Elect picks Energy Leaders
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Reuters Report on Dec 10th 2008 Energy Leaders, climate change emerged.
By Deborah Charles
President-elect Barack Obama's team to address climate change emerged on Wednesday as Democratic officials said he had chosen a Nobel laureate for U.S. energy secretary and was likely to pick an environmental veteran to serve as coordinator of climate policies.
Announcements to come in the days ahead include several key environment-related appointments -- Steven Chu as energy secretary, Carol Browner as energy and climate coordinator, Nancy Sutley to head the White House Council on Environmental Quality and Lisa Jackson to run the Environmental Protection Agency.
They will be charged with developing policies to reduce carbon emissions blamed for global warming, develop new sources of energy and create new jobs -- a top priority for Obama.
Chu is director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and shared the 1997 Nobel Prize in physics. He was an early advocate for scientific solutions to climate change.
Browner was administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency during the Clinton administration. A principal at global strategy firm The Albright Group LLC, she heads Obama's advisory team on energy and the environment.
Sutley has a long history in the environmental community. She is currently deputy mayor for energy and environment for Los Angeles and served on the California State Water Resources Control Board earlier this decade.
Jackson has served as commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection in New Jersey.
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Reuters Report on Dec 10th 2008 Energy Leaders, climate change emerged.
By Deborah Charles
President-elect Barack Obama's team to address climate change emerged on Wednesday as Democratic officials said he had chosen a Nobel laureate for U.S. energy secretary and was likely to pick an environmental veteran to serve as coordinator of climate policies.
Announcements to come in the days ahead include several key environment-related appointments -- Steven Chu as energy secretary, Carol Browner as energy and climate coordinator, Nancy Sutley to head the White House Council on Environmental Quality and Lisa Jackson to run the Environmental Protection Agency.
They will be charged with developing policies to reduce carbon emissions blamed for global warming, develop new sources of energy and create new jobs -- a top priority for Obama.
Chu is director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and shared the 1997 Nobel Prize in physics. He was an early advocate for scientific solutions to climate change.
Browner was administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency during the Clinton administration. A principal at global strategy firm The Albright Group LLC, she heads Obama's advisory team on energy and the environment.
Sutley has a long history in the environmental community. She is currently deputy mayor for energy and environment for Los Angeles and served on the California State Water Resources Control Board earlier this decade.
Jackson has served as commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection in New Jersey.
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The world’s energy crisis
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The world is gradually marching towards a severe energy crisis, what with an ever-increasing demand of energy overstepping its supply. We have always known that the energy we use everyday is not unlimited, yet we take it for granted. Oil, gas, power, even water has limited availability. Yet, we have not taken enough precautions to deal with a possible energy crisis. When I say ‘we’, I am not referring to the governments but to all of us, the common people.
Oil and gas have already become too expensive, and with each passing day, they are moving towards being extinct. Some ignorant people think that energy crisis is a myth. They fail to see the big picture. There have been three major energy crises so far – the 1973 oil crisis, the 1979 energy crisis, and the 1990 oil-price hike, apart from several regional crisis.
Prices have been rapidly increasing for the last five years, thanks to the ever-increasing demand and the increasing shortage of energy resources.
How soon will it be all gone?
Are the cynics right in saying that we are making a mountain of a molehill, or is the energy crisis for real? Picture this: We have already exhausted 50 percent of the available oil. At the current rate of consumption, the rest of the oil will finish in 32 years! Imagine if the rate of consumption increases! We all know it is bound to increase. So, even the present generation will face an acute energy crisis in the later years, let alone future generations.
What are we doing about it?
Are we equipped to face the impending energy crisis? What can you and I do to tackle it? For starters, we need to understand the importance of energy in our lives and stop taking it for granted. We have to minimize the use of oil, gas, electricity, or any other fuel. We cannot afford to waste any available energy. It is also important to spread awareness about limited availability of energy resources. Simple things like joining a car pool, switching off car engines at traffic lights, and minimizing the use of gas and oil in everyday activities will help a long way in crisis-readiness.
What are the alternate energy options?
As a responsible world citizen, start looking for alternate energy solutions like solar energy and wind energy. Employing these alternate power solutions is extremely feasible and cost-effective. You will not only cut down your power bills but also contribute to a better future of the world.
Make power at home with solar and wind energy to eliminate your power bill. Get our complete guide at Earth4Energy
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The world is gradually marching towards a severe energy crisis, what with an ever-increasing demand of energy overstepping its supply. We have always known that the energy we use everyday is not unlimited, yet we take it for granted. Oil, gas, power, even water has limited availability. Yet, we have not taken enough precautions to deal with a possible energy crisis. When I say ‘we’, I am not referring to the governments but to all of us, the common people.
Oil and gas have already become too expensive, and with each passing day, they are moving towards being extinct. Some ignorant people think that energy crisis is a myth. They fail to see the big picture. There have been three major energy crises so far – the 1973 oil crisis, the 1979 energy crisis, and the 1990 oil-price hike, apart from several regional crisis.
Prices have been rapidly increasing for the last five years, thanks to the ever-increasing demand and the increasing shortage of energy resources.
How soon will it be all gone?
Are the cynics right in saying that we are making a mountain of a molehill, or is the energy crisis for real? Picture this: We have already exhausted 50 percent of the available oil. At the current rate of consumption, the rest of the oil will finish in 32 years! Imagine if the rate of consumption increases! We all know it is bound to increase. So, even the present generation will face an acute energy crisis in the later years, let alone future generations.
What are we doing about it?
Are we equipped to face the impending energy crisis? What can you and I do to tackle it? For starters, we need to understand the importance of energy in our lives and stop taking it for granted. We have to minimize the use of oil, gas, electricity, or any other fuel. We cannot afford to waste any available energy. It is also important to spread awareness about limited availability of energy resources. Simple things like joining a car pool, switching off car engines at traffic lights, and minimizing the use of gas and oil in everyday activities will help a long way in crisis-readiness.
What are the alternate energy options?
As a responsible world citizen, start looking for alternate energy solutions like solar energy and wind energy. Employing these alternate power solutions is extremely feasible and cost-effective. You will not only cut down your power bills but also contribute to a better future of the world.
Make power at home with solar and wind energy to eliminate your power bill. Get our complete guide at Earth4Energy
Testimonials
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Can Anyone Live Off The Grid?
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When you talk about alternative energy and living off the grid, a lot of people feel instantly that they will have to give up most of their modern amenities to live in such a fashion. Many more think this is an endeavor solely for granola loving hippies, whose modest ways coincide with fewer technologies, TVs, ACs, etc. The truth is, living off the grid is a possibility open to anyone. Granted, you may have a larger investment if you are powering three chest freezers and all high-energy appliances, but this would simply mean you need a larger system.
The increased demand for renewable energy technology has led to the development of more efficient and easy to use components to make living off the grid a reasonable option for anyone willing to be mindful of their energy consumption.
Using renewable energy sources to produce electricity is a fairly simple process. You need a power source-sun, wind or water-from which you will harness a low voltage direct current that is then converted, using an inverter, into usable house current (AC). Excess current generated by your system is stored in battery banks where it can be retrieved during more high demand times or times when the direct energy source is unavailable.
Living off the grid with renewable power resources is almost completely automated as well. Except for the maintenance of your batteries, there is almost no special attention needed, other than monitoring your energy use to make sure you do not exceed your supply with your demand. The key to success in living off the grid is making sure you size your system to meet the demand of your energy needs.
Living off the grid can be an exhilarating experience. The feeling of energy freedom is like no other and you can be proud of your efforts to combat global warming and best of all, you may never have to worry about a power outage again. It is important to conduct your research and determine which alternative energy sources will work best for you in your geographical area, but it is definitely worthwhile to learn how to live off the grid and feel the rush of freedom being off the grid can give.
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When you talk about alternative energy and living off the grid, a lot of people feel instantly that they will have to give up most of their modern amenities to live in such a fashion. Many more think this is an endeavor solely for granola loving hippies, whose modest ways coincide with fewer technologies, TVs, ACs, etc. The truth is, living off the grid is a possibility open to anyone. Granted, you may have a larger investment if you are powering three chest freezers and all high-energy appliances, but this would simply mean you need a larger system.
The increased demand for renewable energy technology has led to the development of more efficient and easy to use components to make living off the grid a reasonable option for anyone willing to be mindful of their energy consumption.
Using renewable energy sources to produce electricity is a fairly simple process. You need a power source-sun, wind or water-from which you will harness a low voltage direct current that is then converted, using an inverter, into usable house current (AC). Excess current generated by your system is stored in battery banks where it can be retrieved during more high demand times or times when the direct energy source is unavailable.
Living off the grid with renewable power resources is almost completely automated as well. Except for the maintenance of your batteries, there is almost no special attention needed, other than monitoring your energy use to make sure you do not exceed your supply with your demand. The key to success in living off the grid is making sure you size your system to meet the demand of your energy needs.
Living off the grid can be an exhilarating experience. The feeling of energy freedom is like no other and you can be proud of your efforts to combat global warming and best of all, you may never have to worry about a power outage again. It is important to conduct your research and determine which alternative energy sources will work best for you in your geographical area, but it is definitely worthwhile to learn how to live off the grid and feel the rush of freedom being off the grid can give.
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How electricity is produced
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Electrical energy was one of man’s greatest discoveries. It has helped build new civilizations. The large amount of electricity produced has its source in fossil fuels, nuclear fission, water, and wind. This article will explore the different methods of electricity production.
Electricity is churned out by enormous turbines. These turbines need a support to be moved. There are various ways of moving these turbines:
By burning fossil fuels: Electricity is produced when the blades of a turbine are moved by enormous amounts of vapor. This vapor is generated by heating a lot of water in huge furnaces. The water is heated by burning fossil fuels like coal, petroleum, and natural gas. This method releases enormous amounts of carbon dioxide in the air, thus severely polluting our atmosphere. It is important to turn to alternate methods of electricity production for long-term benefits.
By water: You must have heard how dams are constructed to produce electricity. A popular method to produce electricity, a water dams serves two purposes: restricting water bodies and producing electricity. Water dams use the river water to move turbines, helping them produce electricity. Electricity generated this way helps control air pollution; however, this method of electricity production adversely affects the ecosystem in the water bodies.
Water accounts for 90 percent of the world’s electricity generated through renewable resources.
By wind: Electricity is produced when wind energy is converted to electrical energy. Wind mills or wind turbines are used to churn up enormous amounts of wind energy which is then converted into electrical energy.
The latest in wind energy advancement tells us that wind energy is helping create portable cell phone chargers.
By nuclear fission: Yes, nuclear fission does not only make atom bombs, but also helps produce electricity. Nuclear fission causes a chain reaction where the element Uranium is bombarded by neutrons causing it to split. Every time a Uranium nucleus is split, more neutrons are released, causing more splits in the already split Uranium nuclei. The resultant chain reaction generates a lot of heat which is used to heat water, the vapor of which eventually moves turbines to create electricity.
By bio-waste: With technological advancements, electricity is also being produced by bio-waste. Bio-gas is a typical way of generating electricity in rural areas in countries like India. In fact, a new technology evolved in the state of Bihar in India that uses human waste to generate electricity.
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Electrical energy was one of man’s greatest discoveries. It has helped build new civilizations. The large amount of electricity produced has its source in fossil fuels, nuclear fission, water, and wind. This article will explore the different methods of electricity production.
Electricity is churned out by enormous turbines. These turbines need a support to be moved. There are various ways of moving these turbines:
By burning fossil fuels: Electricity is produced when the blades of a turbine are moved by enormous amounts of vapor. This vapor is generated by heating a lot of water in huge furnaces. The water is heated by burning fossil fuels like coal, petroleum, and natural gas. This method releases enormous amounts of carbon dioxide in the air, thus severely polluting our atmosphere. It is important to turn to alternate methods of electricity production for long-term benefits.
By water: You must have heard how dams are constructed to produce electricity. A popular method to produce electricity, a water dams serves two purposes: restricting water bodies and producing electricity. Water dams use the river water to move turbines, helping them produce electricity. Electricity generated this way helps control air pollution; however, this method of electricity production adversely affects the ecosystem in the water bodies.
Water accounts for 90 percent of the world’s electricity generated through renewable resources.
By wind: Electricity is produced when wind energy is converted to electrical energy. Wind mills or wind turbines are used to churn up enormous amounts of wind energy which is then converted into electrical energy.
The latest in wind energy advancement tells us that wind energy is helping create portable cell phone chargers.
By nuclear fission: Yes, nuclear fission does not only make atom bombs, but also helps produce electricity. Nuclear fission causes a chain reaction where the element Uranium is bombarded by neutrons causing it to split. Every time a Uranium nucleus is split, more neutrons are released, causing more splits in the already split Uranium nuclei. The resultant chain reaction generates a lot of heat which is used to heat water, the vapor of which eventually moves turbines to create electricity.
By bio-waste: With technological advancements, electricity is also being produced by bio-waste. Bio-gas is a typical way of generating electricity in rural areas in countries like India. In fact, a new technology evolved in the state of Bihar in India that uses human waste to generate electricity.
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