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Rick Solare's Articles Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Types of Carbon Fuels Any discussion of carbon fuels tends to carry the assumption they are all the same. There are, however, many different types of carbon fuels comprising this energy source. History of Carbon Fuels Because of carbon fuels, we have gone from a horse and buggy lifestyle to the digital revolution. Understand the history of carbon fuels, and you understand the advancements in our way of life. Forming Carbon Fuels Currently, there is a great debate in our society surrounding carbon fuels. To understand the issues associated with them, one first needs to understand the process in forming carbon fuels. What are Carbon Fuels? In any discussion of energy, the subject of carbon fuels comes quickly to the forefront. Are they good or bad for us? Do they cause global warming? Before entering the debate, just what are carbon fuels? Positive Aspects of Carbon Fuels Ah, the evil carbon fuels. Carbon fuels that were once exalted as the power source for the industrial revolution are now demonized because of global warming. There are, however, positive aspects to carbon fuels. Uses for Solar In Every Day Life Many a person, myself included, has gone on and on about the benefits of solar energy. While theoretical arguments are always interesting, what about daily applications? Overview of Solar As An Energy Platform With renewable energy all the rage these days and fossil fuel costs soaring, solar energy is in the news. Here are some thoughts about solar as a viable energy platform. Chocolate - The Answer To Hydrogen Fuel Supplies? Many people look to hydrogen fuel cells as the answer to our energy issues. The only problem, of course, is creating usable hydrogen. Chocolate production may be the answer. The Solar Heating Aspect You Have Never Heard of Before If you have looked into solar energy as a method for heating your home, panels are usually the first things that come up. There are, however, other unique methods. Environmentalists and the Wind Power Debate In Maine For the first time since the oil shortages in the 1970s, efforts to convert to renewable energy have accelerated. In the case of wind power in Maine, this has caused an odd conflict. Why Changing Out Your Light Bulbs Is A Smart Move Whether you are motivated by money or concern about global warming, changing out your light bulbs and fixtures can make a huge difference on both fronts. Improve Your Home With A Residential Wind Turbine What if I said you could cut your electric bill by 50 to 90 percent? Well, you can by installing a small, residential wind turbine on your property. Passive Solar Problems – Too Much Heat Solar energy presents one of the cleanest renewable energy platforms we have available to us. Sometimes, however, it works to well and can turn your house into a scorcher. Save Money By Improving Hot Water Usage Nobody likes cold showers, particularly early in the morning. Take the following steps, however, and you can save serious cash on your water heating costs. The Surprising Home Improvement That Will Save You a Bundle If you are considering making home improvements to address your energy use and utility bill, you may be in for a surprise. The biggest energy change is not what most people think. Reasons Wind Power Is a Viable Energy Solution Fuel costs and global warming are becoming a bigger concern for people in their daily lives. If you are considering going green, wind is an energy platform with a lot of positives. Overview of Geothermal Energy As we look to alternative energy sources for our power hungry world, geothermal energy is getting attention. Here is a brief overview of geothermal energy. Using The Sun To Run Dock Lights As alternative energy sources gain more popularity, companies expand their applications. Self contained solar panels lights are now being used on docks. Solar Lights For Your Garden We all care how our homes appear to others and lighting is a big part of that. Solar lights are a popular and cost effective option for adding a little zing to your landscaping efforts. Solar Power for Post Lighting Solar energy is all around us, but most people don’t notice it. For instance, the power source for many emergency phones on freeways is powered by it. This brings us the subject of solar post lights. Solar Energy Systems for Pools If you have a pool, you know how much heating it can crank up your utility bill. Solar energy systems for pools offer an alternative method that will not devastate your bank account. Refurbished Solar Panels For Your Home For many people, buying something new makes little sense if they can get something refurbished for far cheaper. Refurbished solar panels tend to work the same way, but they can cost you in the end unless you understand the situation. British Petroleum – Solar Products Manufacturer British Petroleum was once known for their petroleum products. How times have changed. BP is now one of the biggest producers of solar products. Sharp Solar – Solar Energy Manufacturer As the world looks to alternative fuel sources to save the environment and money, solar energy has come to the forefront. Sharp solar is known as one of the leading manufacturers. How Solar Thermal Works In Your Home Given energy concerns these days, most homes are now designed to take advantage of passive solar heating concepts. Solar thermal is a big part of this process. Hydropower As A Major Player In The Energy Game Hydropower has been a slumbering giant in the energy game. Since the 1960s, its use has actually gone down compared to other energy sources. This is beginning to change. Homeowners In Hawaii Get Windfall With Solar Power While the federal government has created incentives for going solar, they are but a drip in the bucket compared to incentives being offered in Hawaii. Home Improvements – Get Your Envelope In Order Whether you need heat in winter or air conditioning in summer, you run the risk of throwing away money on utilities. You need not do this by making painless home improvements. Power Cells As Alternative To Oil As oil and gasoline prices rise, much hay is being made regarding the possibilities of power cells as a solution to our oil addictions. Here’s a basic primer on power cells. Sprucing Up Your Garden With Solar Fountains are a popular addition to most landscaped yards. Solar fountains give you the benefit of traditional fountains without running up your electrical bill every month. Going Down Under With Your House One of the biggest home expenses over time is the cost of energy. Going down under is one way to combat this cost. No, I am not talking about Australia! Saving Money on Gas – The Scoop on Products and Services As gas prices skyrocket and are forecasted to continue doing so, saving money on your fuels costs is becoming very important. Here is what you really need to save a few bucks. Animals and The Melting Arctic Ice Cap The arguments for global warming can sound a bit vacuous when discussing temperature changes of only one degree. The impact of the melting Arctic ice cap on animals is much more tangible. Should You Get Help With Your Home Heating Plans? Developing an energy efficient, yet ample, heating system for your property can be complex. Retaining a professional is a smart way to make sure you get it right. Designing Your New Kitchen On The Computer You hear it over and over, the best way to improve the value of a home is to spruce up the kitchen. Fortunately, there are a lot of computer programs that let you do this in spades. Handling Your Own Shower Drain Installation Project Upgrading a bathroom is one of the more popular home improvement projects. Handling the plumbing for draining your shower can be exceedingly simple unless you go overboard. Is Passive Solar A Viable Home Heating Option In Cold Areas? Passive solar is a method of using the energy from the sun to heat a home. It is extremely popular because the process is free once a passive solar home is created. Wind Farms – Limitations as Energy Platforms As modern society searches around for alternative energy sources, wind farms are getting mention. There are, however, limitations regarding wind farms as major energy alternatives. An Overview of Nuclear Energy In the effort to get away from our oil and coal dependency, nuclear energy is getting attention again. Here is an overview of nuclear energy. An Overview of Wind Farms As An Energy Source With energy issues becoming a daily subject in the news, wind energy is gaining notoriety. Here is an overview of wind farms and their potential. Ordering Parts For Your Plumbing Through The Mail If you own a home, do it yourself projects undoubtedly occupy many of your weekends. Mail order plumbing makes plumbing upgrades cheaper, particularly if you plan ahead. Tips for Saving Money At The Pump The cost of gas in the United States is increasing dramatically. The following tips can help you limit the impact on your bank account when you are sitting at the pump. Solar vs. Oil Solar power has long been a minor power source compared to mighty oil. As oil prices rise and conflicts occur in oil countries, perhaps the issue needs to be revisited. An Overview of Solar Cells Through The Years When solar cells first came on the scene in the 1950s, they were simple. Now, there are a wide variety of cells and more are coming as technology improves. Cooking With The Power of the Sun Many people understand the concept of passive solar for heating a home. Fewer realize it can be used in to cook food and sterilize water. Solar For Your House: Learn The Lizard Lesson Using the power of the sun to provide heat or light in your home can be done a couple of ways. In this article, we look to lizards for a basic solar lesson. Solar: Will It Ever Power Our Vehicles As solar power has matured as a technology, companies have started applying it to more than just houses. Acting as an energy platform for our transport was an obvious application. Taking Solar Into Account When Designing Your Home Improvements Using the sun to heat up a home is growing by leaps and bounds in popularity these days. To really save money with solar, the best way is to design your home or improvements with solar in mind. Heating Your Home With Solar, But Without Panels With rising energy costs and massive stress on our electrical grids, solar is gaining in popularity. Not everyone realizes you can heat your home without buying big panel systems. Historical Advances in Producing Electricity From the Sun When politicians start talking about renewable energy, you know we have problems. Solar energy is a significant renewable energy and here is an overview of how the technology has developed. Solar Projects – Should You Do Them Yourself? With increasing fossil fuel prices, solar is becoming a popular option. If you have a solar project in mind, the first thing you have to determine is whether you should build it yourself. Alternatives to Fiberglass Insulation When building a home, insulation is one of the major aspects that can cut future heating and cooling costs. Fiberglass insulation has been the primary choice, but not anymore. Ways to Prevent Climate Modification Climate modification is essentially the excessive heating of the planet, which results in dramatic climatic changes. So, are there ways to prevent climate modification? Temperature Control with Solar Panels While solar energy is most often associated with the production of electricity, heating is also a major platform. Temperature control is the key to an efficient system. Does Global Warming Occur Without Man? Global warming is perpetually in the news these days. While everyone is aware of pollution problems, did you know a certain amount of global warming occurs as part of the biomass? Renewable Energy Overview As political and economic aspects of fossil fuels grow more harrowing, renewable energy is gaining popularity. Here’s an overview of renewable energy. Solar Home Improvements Without Panels You’ve grown tired of paying monstrous electric bills and have decided to go solar. Solar panels, however, aren’t exactly your taste. Don’t worry, you can go solar without them. An Overview of Wind as an Energy Source Wind is one of the cleanest, if not cleanest, renewable energy sources available to us. What most people don’t know is it is also the fastest growing energy sector. New Solar Technology - Holographic Tuning With the renewed emphasis on renewable energy, new technologies are emerging. Holographic tuning is one such technology and could revolutionize solar cells. Concentrating Sunlight for Energy One of the consistent problems with solar platforms has been the inefficient conversion of sunlight to electricity. New technology and strategies are dealing with this issue. Department of Energy Kicks in $119 Million for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Research President Bush has indicated it is imperative to kick America’s oil habit. In conjunction with this goal, the Department of Energy has just announced a $119 million dollar research initiative. Rebates For Converting to Solar American’s love rebates. Whether rebates are offered on computers, software, cars or whatever, we snatch them up. If your considering going solar, you’ll be happy to hear rebates are available. New York Green Building Initiative As is occurring in many states, New York is trying to promote Green Building practices. The state is doing it by offering tax credits as financial incentives. Australia Considers Putting All Schools on Solar Power You have to love politicians. Jumping on the renewable energy bandwagon, they are suddenly coming up with all kinds of programs to solve energy problems. How To Get A Rebate for Going Solar In California California is the leading produce of solar electricity in the United States. One of the reasons for this is a rebate program second to none. How To Get A Rebate for Going Solar In Tucson, Arizona With all of its sunny days, going solar makes sense if you live in Arizona. Even better, one utility company will give you rebates for installing solar panels on your home. Get a Tax Credit for Using Renewable Energy in Oregon Oregon has always been known as an environmentally conscious state. To this end, you can even get a tax credit for using renewable energy. Do You Realize You Live In A Solar Home? Yes, You Mention the word solar in relation to a home and most people get ideas of panel systems on roofs. In truth, any home with windows is using solar energy. Deterring Birds From Your Home Bird watching is a growing phenomenon. It’s great unless you have birds “raining” down on your home. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of bird deterrents available now. Ways to Cut Utility Bills Down to Size Well, we’re all reeling from our utility bills. So, what can be done to cut energy costs? Heating and Cooling with Geothermal As fossil fuels get more expensive, society in general is starting to get serious about finding new power sources. Geothermal heating is a simple answer for homes. Using the Sun to Power Your RV Jumping in your RV and leaving the rat race for the weekend is an American tradition. Did you know you can provide power to your RV with the sun while getting away from it all? Huff and Puff – Power Your Home with the Wind The fastest growing alternative energy platform in the United States is the wind. No, I’m not blowing hot air. Home Improving with Solar – The Important Concept of Gain You’ve decided to pursue a solar home improvement, but aren’t so keen on the idea of putting panels on your roof. No worries, you just need to understand the concept of gain. Financing Residential Solar Power Although competition is driving prices down, solar panel systems can require you departing with a chunk of change. Fortunately, the mortgage industry wants to talk to you. Solar Home Improvements and Tax Deductions Going solar is all the rage these days with massive financial incentives fueling the fire. Here’s a little trick to write off an additional part of your solar system purchase. Why Use Biomass for Our Energy Needs The last five years has seen a revolution in how governments, people and industry view energy. The positive aspects of biomass energy have come to the forefront in this discussion. Do You Realize You Already Use Biomass Fuel in Your Vehicle The call has gone out from President Bush to kick our oil habit. For many people, the mention of biomass as a fuel source was a new concept. Little did they realize they have already been putting it into their cars. Nope, that isn’t your dad’s gas anymore. Biomass: Heating Your Home With…Corn? With fossil fuel prices expected to continue increasing, many people are nervous about future heating bills. Using biomass as an alternative is becoming particularly popular. As strange as it may sound, corn is a popular fuel. Windows and Killer Utility Bills Does your utility bill leave you in tears? Does your family walk around wearing all their clothes so you can avoid cranking up the heater and wiping out your bank account? Those beautiful windows are killing you. Using Incense to Save on Your Utilities If your utility bill is out of control, you need to take dramatic steps. Yes, it is time to use the inherent power of incense. Stick with me on this one. Alternative Home Designs - Atriums Building a home for yourself is the American Dream. For some people, it is important to build something unique. Using the Sun for Power - How It Works With massive rebate programs and tax credits being issued by state and federal governments, using the sun to generate electricity is very popular. So, how does it work?	Authors Sign Up for a free account. Submit your articles. Publishers Category RSS feeds. Resources Accredited Home Schools Article Directory More Resources

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