Alternative Energy
Information about sources of renewable energy
- Wind Power in Our FuturePromising ideas for generating real power from simple, cheap wind turbines in the midwest and upstate New York
Biodiesel: My Personal Experience With Alternative FuelAn article written about my personal experience with and research done on biodiesel as a an alternative fuel to petroleum diesel.- Renewable Energy from Offshore Wind FarmsWind power produces only about 1% of the total electricity produced in the U.S. The Energy Department says the figure could be 20% by 2030, with about 20% of that from offshore wind farms. The offshore farms are on the way.
Weird Ways to Harness Sun PowerResearchers continue to find new and innovative ways to tap the sun for electricity, heat and energy.
Delaware's Green Energy ProgramThrough the Delaware Department of Energy's Green Energy Program you can receive grants for installing a renewable energy system including solar, wind, geothermal, and fuel cells. The amount of the grant depends on your electricity company and the technology.
10 Things You Might Not Know About EthanolTurning corn into ethanol for fuel might not create energy independence or help the environment as much as once thought.- Desert Southwest Experiencing Solar Power BoomFirst there was the Gold Rush of 1848, then the uranium rush of the 1970's, now a rush to buy land for solar power plants could have environmental consequences for the area....
New Mexico Solar Energy Tax CreditNew Mexico offers a state income tax credit for the purchase and installation of a solar photovoltaic or thermal system in a residence or business. The state tax credit, combined with the federal tax credit, is 30% of the cost of the system up to a maximum of $9,000.- How to Qualify to Rent a Residential Solar Electric SystemThe economics of home solar power have changed. A new solar panel rental service is the first to give a homeowner the option to use solar energy without having to make a huge investment. You can decide to upgrade to solar if their home passes a solar suitability study.
- How Home Solar Electric Systems WorkBecoming knowledgeable in the electrical technical terms is an important step when considering purchasing or renting a solar energy system for your home. You should feel comfortable talking with solar industry experts about your home solar options.
- Tax Breaks from Geothermal UseTax breaks are just one more reason to consider geothermal energy use in your home or building.
- How Geothermal WorksConsider the environment and your own budget and think about geothermal heating and cooling for your home or building.
- Alternative Fuel Options: Solar and Wind Energy, Ethanol and Vegetable OilWith all of the coverage of gas and oil prices on the news, there is often mention of "alternative fuels" as some distant and impossible solution to a problem that plagues everyone in the United States.
Ten Things You Didn't Know About BiodieselWith the cost of regular, fossil fuel-based, diesel passing $4.419 per gallon, diesel-dependent drivers across the U.S. are feeling a painful financial pinch, and economy-minded tinkerers are brewing their own biodiesel fuel from used cooking oil.- Introduction to Solar EnergyA short article designed to help familiarize the reader with the commonly encountered terms surrounding solar energy.
- Hydrogen Fuel from Algae: A Renewable Energy SourceSince conventional fuels are derived from fast depleting sources of fossil fuels, this alternative solution, which comes from renewable energy sources, is a very exciting discovery.
Innovations in Solar EnergySolar energy offers lots of promise for reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Blowing in the Wind is Big Business in the United StatesThe pace of investment in wind generation capacity in the United States continues to accelerate.- Groundwater Might ID Geothermal Energy SourcesResearchers have found that unusually high ratios of helium-3 to helium-4 in groundwater might indicate potential sources of geothermal energy below.
- Wind Turbines and Power GenerationPower generation can be achieved in several ways, but wind power is the cleanest and one of the least expensive.