Posts Tagged ‘Energy’
Garbage to Electricity
Garbage is no longer seen as dirty, filthy waste. It is now seen as an alternative fuel used for converting trash into heat and electricity. This alternative fuel is clean, reduces energy costs, carbon dioxide emissions and reliance on foreign oil. While these gas-to-energy projects/plants are springing up everywhere in Europe, Denmark, China and numerous ...
Go Green on Remodeling
If you are considering a renovation or face-lift for your home, you might want to consider remodeling the “green way”. Some ideas to consider: Select “Energy Star” products that follow energy efficiency guidelines. Install maximum insulation in the remodeled area. The higher the R-Value, the less energy used. Seal and insulate the home’s outer walls, ...
Building Codes for Residential Wind Generators
This is an example of local government codes and ordinances being adopted by some cities for the installation guidelines of residential wind energy systems. These codes are aimed specifically at severely restricting use of wind generators on residential lots. The proposed law covers only small generators not large commercial wind turbines. The regulation spells out ...
Solar Panels
Sun is a life-giving element. Everything seems better when there is sunshine. For instance, vacation spots. Locations in warm climate are usually more popular, more fun and chosen more often. Personal attitudes improve with sun. People are happier, in general, when the sun shines and will show signs of depression and dissatisfaction when it doesn’t, ...
