Renewable energy is energy that comes from resources that are continuously replenished such as sunlight, rain, wind and geothermal heat. About 17% of global energy consumption comes from renewable resources. Over time, that number will increase as resources become more… Read More
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How Practical Are Solar Panels?
The sun produces enough energy to feed plants and warm up the ground, but what if it could also power your electricity and heat or cool your home. Now that would be a great way to save money and energy…. Read More
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Prices Climb for the Seventh Time in Eight Weeks
Week in Review for April 12-18, 2013 US DOE For the seventh time in eight weeks, energy prices climbed. During this seven-day report period the average 12-month price for natural gas on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) rose 5.2%…. Read More
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How to Save Energy in the Summer Heat
In case you have spent the last week under a rock, it may surprise you to discover that spring has sprung. Gone are the cold winter days, bundling up and searching for that missing mitten. Now is the time to… Read More
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Gas Up: Increased Price of Gas Attributed to American Oil Refineries
The weeks leading to the start of spring ushered in more than just warmer weather: they also saw a steep rise in the price of gas. Though President Obama’s State of the Union address pointed out that the U.S. is… Read More
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Commercial Energy Audits: Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
Monthly utility bills have you gasping for air? Concerned about conserving and applying the maxim reduce, reuse, and recycle to the way your business operates? A professional energy assessment, or audit, might be the key to helping your company go… Read More
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Energy Current Tip: The Energy Efficient Benefits of Occupancy Sensors
Do you constantly leave a room and forget to turn off the lights? If so, you are not alone, but you could be spending much more on your monthly energy bills then you would like. And if you own or… Read More
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Solar Thermal for Hot Water Heating :: Energy Efficiency Tips
Did you know that you can harness the power of the sun to heat your water? Solar thermal systems, also known as solar heating systems, absorb the sun’s rays and use this energy to heat water to 140ºF or higher,… Read More
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Renewable Energy News: The Current State of Geothermal Energy in the U.S.
In its simplest form, geothermal energy is heat from the Earth. This clean and renewable energy source is harnessed commercially and converted into electricity. And while geothermal energy use accounts for just 1% of the total United States electric production,… Read More
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World Energy News: United States Domestic Energy Supplies
The United States recently found itself in unfamiliar waters with an abundance of new domestic energy supplies. Not only has domestic oil production grown by 20% over the last five years, producing one million more barrels per day in 2012… Read More