Green history: Windfarms presentation used to raise $150 million dollars for wind energy development in 1982

This very interesting presentation was used in the 1980's to support wind farms as a new resource for wind energy.



This presentation is shocking and give some ideas about the past and future of wind farms in the united states. Wind power is one of the most important alternative green energy resource.

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did you know you can use solar power practicality for camping?

Well, after you read that green cars can can be used as chick magnet :),
You can now plan your new camping tour with your new green energy loving chick...

Solar power systems for camping are increasing in availability, but what about practicality? Can solar power systems for camping be put to use readily? Are they portable enough? Are they durable enough?

Solar power practicality for camping must address those questions and more. Are solar power systems for camping cost effective? Do they produce enough energy for normal needs?

RV Camping

Solar power systems for camping can readily be used in RV camping. But are they practical?

Many people spend most of their RV camping time in RV camping spaces with full hook-ups. They plan trips according to where the next RV camp is, and reserve a full hook-up space for the end of each day. For them, solar power practicality is questionable. It makes a good back-up system, if there is a power outage at a campground. On the whole, however, it is an unnecessary expense - just another toy.

Others enjoy the freedom of being able to camp without hook-ups. They want to get off the beaten track - be pioneers. They want the opportunity to be in a remote, quiet place for a few days. They may want to go off road, or stop beside a quiet stream, even though it is in the middle of nowhere. They don't want to rush to make it to the next full hook-up campground.

Solar power practicality for camping is real for the second group of campers. Solar power serves a practical use for them. It breaks the leash of energy needs and lets them wander as they please.

Operating an RV's electrical system with a solar power system is simple. Charging its batteries with solar power is also simple. You need to plan your system, of course. You need to know how much energy you want. Then you need to purchase and install solar panels, batteries, and inverters that will produce that amount of energy for you.

Many Internet websites will guide you through the necessary steps of determining how much solar power you need. They will explain which components will provide that amount of energy. Solar power systems for camping in recreational vehicles are increasingly available in a range of sizes, and you are sure to find one to fit your needs. Most are easy to use.

Solar power systems for camping may make you think twice about appliances you take for granted in RV camping. For example, suppose you have a coffee maker that requires 15 minutes to brew coffee, and then keeps the coffee warm on a warming plate. This will consume a lot of your solar power. You may want to replace that coffee maker with one that will brew in 10 minutes and shut itself off. Pour your coffee into a thermos and it will remain hot without using more energy.

Non-RV Camping

Solar power systems for camping are also practical for non-RV camping. The same two groups of people are to be found. One group likes to make camp in a KOA campground, with electrical power close at hand. The other group likes to hike into the back country with lightweight backpacks, and camp wherever darkness overtakes them.

Solar power practicality can easily be seen in the array of lightweight, portable units hitting the market. Solar power can be generated by the backpack in which gear is carried. Flexible solar panels can be rolled up and carried to the campsite, where they can be stretched on the ground to generate additional energy.

Solar power systems for camping are small and portable, but can generate enough energy to run a small heater or light bulb. Solar collected by a backpack while hiking can recharge a cell phone, camera, or iPod. Small solar power units will run appliances made for use in a vehicle. The coffee maker that will plug into your cigarette lighter can be run by a flexible solar power panel.


Solar power practicality for camping is sure to increase, and products for this use will multiply. Those who appreciate the environment enough to want to be far out into it will demand clean energy, i.e. solar power.

About the Author:
© 2007, Anna Hart. Anna Hart invites you to read more of her articles about portable solar power at http://www.solar-energy-connection.com. Anna has also posted articles on that site about portable solar power for homes. If you want more information about solar panels that roll up, you won't want to miss her article on the subject.

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Read it now - Biofuels scandal - food or fuel?

Lately I have seen an interesting video about biofuels and the food crisis,the video deals with things like:
Why biofuel industry is dead converting food into oil is stupid and immoral?
Biodiesel, biomass, biowaste and sugar to fuel conversion.
Ethanol and gasoline or petrol mix, European Union EU poliy changes on biofuel. Policy reversal. and more...
I'm sure you already read my article about it:
at world food prices rise and alternative energy.
watch the video and think about it...

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Renewable Energy Priority for China

China plans to put even greater effort into developing its renewable energy industry and cut greenhouse gas emissions to maintain sustainable economic growth in the coming years. Investments worth more than two trillion Yuan, or 10 percent of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2006, are needed to meet the renewable energy target by 2020, according to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). The exploration of renewable energy is greatly needed in China.

Addressing a press conference in Beijing early this week, Chen Deming, vice minister of NDRC, reiterated that China's medium and long-term target is to boost its fledging renewable energy industry, which is expected to play an important role in sustaining the country's future economic development. Renewable energy is hoped to resolve the serious China’s problem of energy shortage. NDRC plans to raise the ratio of renewable energy in total energy consumption to 10 percent by 2010 and 15 percent by 2020, compared to eight percent at present, Chen said.

Currently, coal annually accounts for more than 70 percent of China's total energy consumption, leaving great potential for the development of renewable energy — hydropower, marsh gas, solar, wind and other clean and renewable energies, he added. According to its ambitious development plan, China's installed renewable energy — hydropower, wind power and solar power generation capacity will increase by 190 million kilowatts, 29 million kilowatts and 1.73 million kilowatts respectively between 2006 and 2020.

By 2020, the nation's installed renewable energy — hydropower, wind power and solar power generation capacity will reach more than 300 million kilowatts, 30 million kilowatts and 1.8 million kilowatts respectively. To achieve this goal, China will have to seek greater international financial support and cooperation to develop its renewable energy industries in the years ahead, Chen said. Renewable energy could contribute to 30 percent of China's total energy supply by 2050, an energy expert estimated on Tuesday.Chinese wind power stations may have the ability to generate 300 to 500 million kw of electricity in 2050 and another 200 million to 300 million kw will be generated by solar energy, Shi Dinghuan, president of the Chinese Renewable Energy Society, said at the Solar World Congress 2007 in Beijing.

The Chinese government also expects and encourages more domestic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially private firms, to join hands in the development of the country's renewable energy industry, the vice-minister added. He believes there is enough room for both foreign and domestic companies in the huge renewable energy sector.

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World's food prices rise and alternative energy.

If you in the goods investing industry, or even if just tend to read financial newspapers, you probably already heard about the tremendous rise in basic food prices in the past few years. Some people blame the use of biofuels in that effects, claiming that using biodiesel and ethanol from crops causing the price increase.

Although partially true, the production of biofuels is still much, much lower than needed in order to cause such a dramatic effect (rise of over 200% in wheat process etc.).

The real cause of the price explosion is the increase in demand, mainly in developing countries, in which a rise in demand come along with a rise in the life quality. The demand for new food resources marks and emphasizes the energy resources problem.
The real solution must come from the science and industry of agriculture – we must increase our production ability now. The shortage in food is a lot more dangerous, and must be solved before we all suffer from the catastrophic results. However, increasing the crops production will also be beneficent to the energy market, supplying new resources of energy for the good of all. So I suggest to look on green energy resources such as ethanol and biodiesel as a catalyst to increase the research of crop viability and growth, for a more secure future.

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Geothermal Information: On Heating Systems And Energy

You are keen to brush up your awareness on geothermal energy sources. Do you have any FAQs pertaining to geothermal information? Well, this article may be able to answer some of your queries.

The word geothermal is derived from the Greek words 'geo'. Geo means earth and 'therma' means heat. So, combined together, geothermal means heat from the earth.

There are a number of natural sources for geothermal energy. The Enhanced Geothermal Systems or the hot dry rocks, hot springs, magma and hot geysers are a part of volcanic activities. The geopressured and hydrothermal brines are some of the examples of geothermal energy sources.

More than twenty countries around the globe use geothermal energy for the generation of power. These countries include the U.S. France, Iceland, and Peoples Republic of China, Japan, Italy, New Zealand, Kenya, Mexico, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Russia, Philippines and Nicaragua.

Quite an impressive list of countries, wouldnt you agree? Well, these countries have opted geothermal heating systems for a simple reason. These systems offer unmatched benefits over the traditionally used cooling and heating systems. Geothermal heating also helps to lower the costs of operating. It is the only system that can cut the utility bills by thirty to fifty percent as compared to conventional cooling and heating systems.

With an environment-friendly impact, these systems are a reliable ground source which is used for heating. It is naturally renewable as well as non polluting. Geothermal systems have low maintenance costs because all of its equipments are protected either underground or indoors.

The life span of the geothermal systems is remarkably long. It has a life expectancy of almost thirty years. As a matter of fact, the ground loops are even warranted for up to fifty years. You can find out more about geothermal heating and cooling at => http://www.geothermalheatingcost.com

Another benefit of a geothermal system is that it is a single system which provides both cooling and heating. These systems are also able to drafts and provide better indoor comfort. Geothermal systems can also be inexpensively and easily expanded. It can be subdivided to fit building additions or remodeling, as they are designed for flexibility. These systems are also energy efficient and are extremely safe. Users dont face any danger of carbon monoxide poisoning or gas leaks.

Geothermal system is packed with a number of advantages, particularly economic. The key economic advantage of a geothermal cooling and heating system is that it is highly energy efficient. For every unit of energy that it utilizes, it produces 2.5 to 3.5 units of heat. This makes its average efficiency almost three hundred percent! This means you dont have to spend sleepless nights worrying about the bills!

Thus, a geothermal system provides a user with utmost convenience, quality and comfort. It gives the highest value for each dollar spent on its purchase. With this discussion pertaining to geothermal informationBusiness Management Articles, do opt for it now!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Article by Dean Forster at http://www.geothermalheatingcost.com . Find out more about heating systems and options at => Geothermal Heating

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Move Green - Local Services

The movers are on their way, and you are getting excited to have your items unpacked and all settled in, but there are a few things left to figure out, such as what types of utilities to use in your new house.
If your utilities haven't already been activated, you should do some investigating to see what types of energy is offered in your state. If you have made a move California, you are in luck as three of the top ten greenest cities in the United States are located in sunny California. If you made the trek to another state, don't worry, as there has been a large effort to move to green energy in many states over the last several years. To find out if there are any green utility products available in your state, visit the U.S. Department of Energy website at www.Energy.gov and select your state.
Green Energy
The term green energy generally refers to a type of electricity that is produced from a renewable energy source, such as wind, solar power, geothermal etc. In the United States, over 50% of energy customers are able to purchase a green utility product directly from their electricity supplier.
The shift to green power is not off in the distant future anymore, it is becoming a reality. It is important for all of us to utilize green energy sources when possible, as we need to support the increase of renewable energy sources. This can reduce the burning of fossil fuels, such as natural gas, coal, and oil.
Regional Services
Once you have chosen and activated your green utility services, you can look for other regional green services such as a recycling center or transfer station. You will most likely have boxes and other materials leftover after your move that can be recycled if not stored for reuse. Get to know your local service facilities and find out the specifics on their procedures for proper recycling and disposal of your household items. While doing this research, you can visit Earth911.com to find out what services are offered to you locally.
Getting a fresh start and taking a new approach to living green can be a good way to refocus and get motivated again after your move.
Leo Nov is an editorial staff member of California New York Express. To learn more about Long Distance Movers and Long Distance Moving visit moveeast.com or call 1-888-680-7200.
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desmoinesregister article - Every energy option must be exploited

Fred L. Dorr wrote:
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Critics of domestically produced alternative-energy strategies often choose a narrow focus when challenging the viability of those sources: the intermittent nature of wind and the cost of developing new electric transmission lines to support wind farms; ethanol and biodiesel relying on subsidies and requiring a retail distribution system not yet wholly in place; solar and hydrogen not being commercially viable, etc.

Then there are the food versus fuel and water quality and sufficiency issues. Finally, opponents pick one or the other of the several alternative-energy sources and claim it is not enough to really matter in weaning our country of its addiction to foreign oil.
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A larger perspective requires consideration of the cost and security threat of continuing down our current path.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy's February 2008 oil-import data, our country is importing, from five countries alone, a total of 6.7 million barrels of oil a day. At $100 per barrel, those five countries - Canada, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Nigeria and Venezuela - are recipients of a wealth transfer from the United States amounting to $670 million per day. Monthly calculations are even more staggering - $20 billion U.S. dollars are being paid every 30 days to those five oil-exporting nations.

Meanwhile policy makers, industry leaders, scientists and government officials get wrapped up in arguing over energy conservation, auto-engine efficiencies and federal and state tax policies supporting various forms of energy production.

The energy solution for this country, or at least a significant portion of it, requires movement on all fronts. If you add the defense cost of maintaining a military presence in the Middle East to our monthly export of petro-dollars, there are billions of reasons why it is important to even more fully embrace domestically produced alternative-energy sources.

Consider that Abu Dhabi is now recognized as the richest city in the world. That emirate's 420,000 citizens, who sit on one tenth of the planet's oil, are reportedly worth more than $17 million apiece.

While we bicker among ourselves over which energy solution is optimal, our oil-trading partners are awash in our cash. Imagine the jobs, economic stimulus and community financial support that money would generate if it stayed home.
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