Alternative Power: Hydroelectric Potential
September 10, 2009
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When it comes to large-scale alternative power, hydroelectric plants are currently the most common – supplying more than 80% of the word’s renewable energy. While hydro power is much cleaner and more cost-efficient than the generation of electricity using fossil fuels, there are a number of disadvantages including the threat of dam failures, disturbance to the natural environment, and some greenhouse gas emissions.
Small hydroelectric power systems, however, create fewer threats and can be an excellent alternative energy source for residential use. Could small-scale hydro power be a viable option for your home? Keep reading to learn more…
8 Amazing Ways to Use Kinetic Energy at Home
August 27, 2009
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New ways to integrate alternative energy sources into your home and everyday life are surfacing everyday. We’ve featured creative off-the-grid gadgets, awesome uses for wind and solar power, and the available options for solar ready homes. The power of humans is just as reliable – and typically more cost-effective – than other types of alternative energy. Take a look at these innovative ways to use your own kinetic energy at home…
Top 10 Solar Ready Homes
August 20, 2009
Solar ready homes are the latest thing in green building standards. From prewiring to prefabs with solar-ready roofs, there are already plenty of options available. New legislation, like the recently signed solar ready homes bill in Colorado, will ensure that even more homes can easily make use of solar power. We’ve compiled a collection of the best solar ready housing options currently on the market…
10 Eco-Friendly BBQ Grills to Green Your Summer
June 30, 2009
Just in time for the 4th of July, we’ve collected 10 eco-friendly BBQ grills to green your summer celebrations. No, the mega Hemi-powered grill above isn’t too clean or green – although it will fire up a whopping 240 hotdogs in just 3 minutes, but the grills featured below are some of the friendliest options for your green outdoor cooking…
10 Incredible and Intriguing Eco Accessories for Your Home
June 22, 2009
From staircases to furniture and art to lighting, a sustainably designed home requires eco-friendly accessories for a green design inside and out. This collection of amazing eco designs goes beyond standard energy-star appliances and stainless steel cabinetry, including chairs from worn-out keyboards, elegant light fixtures from recycled aluminum, and more…
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