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…
The World’s Most Amazing Wind Farms
September 8, 2009
Wind farm development is playing a huge role in a clean energy future. While mass wind power may offer a beneficial energy alternative, the construction of wind farms creates a great deal of controversy – from the destruction of natural habitats and dangers to birds and bats to the actual effectiveness of wind as an energy source. Some even argue that wind farms are ugly, disrupting the scenic coastlines and natural beauty of the world. Take a look at these wind farm pictures and let us know your thoughts – ugly or simply amazing?
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…
6 Intriguing Possibilities for Alternative Source Energy
July 28, 2009
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Alternative energy sources are the foundation to a sustainable future. We talk a lot about wind and solar power – for good reason, but there are plenty of other feasible (and not so feasible) options to consider. In previous posts, we’ve looked at the potential of tornados as alternative source energy and explored the simplistic awe of human power. This post will cover a few more alternative power solutions that could play a role in the future of energy – from chicken feathers to ancient mudstones…
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