Monthly Archives: November 2009

Solar Power, So Many Uses

30/11/2009

The sun has the capability to power everything on earth for a year within one hour of shinning upon the earth’s surface. Solar power is free, clean, and renewable many times over. We only need to make the decision to begin using it in our daily lives.

Residential Grid-Tied Systems

You can use solar power along with your existing energy provider. This would be great for those of you who live in areas that receive less sunlight, where the sun does not shine all year around, or where electricity is cheap and also those who just want to use solar power as a backup source. The concept is this: you can install grid tied solar panels, then receive uninterrupted power at all times, and save money on your bills. You can then just add more panels as you have money to invest in your project.

Many grid tied systems will spin the electric backwards, contributing power to the system rather than pulling power from the system. Again this is when you create more power than you use in a given period of time. Wouldn’t it be great to get a check from your power company, instead of shelling out hundreds every single month for electric costs.

When you’ve set up your solar energy system, you can produce power for lights around the perimeter of your home, since these lights will often consume as much as 5 times more energy than your household’s daily energy requirement. Using solar power to offset these costs makes a lot of sense.

Many times, a solar power system may not be used to fulfill a households entire energy needs. Often it is only used to power particular items such as lighting, water heating, cooking, or water pumps.

How to Use Solar Power in Corporate Buildings

Many companies today, are switching to solar power to save on electric costs. PV panels can be installed on large building rooftops, on atria, or even on the sides of buildings. The initial costs may be high, but the long term savings will often out way the overall costs of installing a large system.

Using Solar Power For Off Grid Homes

Solar panels might be a perfect solution for you if you have a cabin or farmhouse located away from any power source or power line. It may be ideal for you if you need to power stand alone devices such as water pumps, and remote telemetry. Holiday homes that receive enough sunlight are also great prospects for solar power.

Workshops, sheds and outbuildings that are not connected to any grid lines can also really utilize solar power generated from the sun.

How to Use Solar Power for Signs and Street lights

Lights to brighten our street and street signs consume large amount of energy. This energy is drawn from electric providers that use conventional fossil fuels. To reduce the demand for this type of energy source, signs and street light can be installed with solar power systems that store power during the day and use it to light the streets at night. Many cities have solar panels attached to their street lights to save money and reduce fossil fuel burning.

Solar power and green energy is becoming the norm more and more with each passing day. Every little thing helps, so get started today, and do your part to heal our planet!

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Championing For Alternative Energy Is Still Alive And Well

28/11/2009

The future of the planet depends largely on our ability to tap into alternative energy resources and create successful and long term environmental solutions. There is no doubt that while there have been ample promises over the years the political and ethical debate that has caused progress to trickle instead of surge has the potential to be ongoing. With the planet creeping closer and closer to peril the continued need for championing is much appreciated.

Because there are businesses, politicians, and organizations linked to the final outcome of alternative energy debates, it seems like there is always at the very least a modicum of resistance. Beyond that, one has to wonder if a particular politician drags their heels thanks to significant investments in the oil companies. Tragically, there are still unanswered questions, or questions that have not been answered in absolute certainty, and therefore we see almost no great leaps of progress. One of the biggest questions is how can alternative power provide great enough resources to the public?

Are there geographical areas that are more likely to be successful with solar, wind, or other alternative power sources? More than likely there is a greater chance of success along coast lines for three out of four seasons. While the sun may very be a potent energy source in the summer, the wind tends to be rather ineffective during the three basic summer months. Yet during the winter months when there is not enough sun to provide power there is ample wind for generation.

Jumping too soon into alternative energy is considered political suicide by many of today’s leaders. Had this issue never become politicized the changes are much greater that progress would have grown in leaps and bounds. The politician that endorses a clean energy project and then pushes for the funding of the project knows that they better be certain of its success. Spending large sums of taxpayer money on a mistake can not make one politically popular.

Even if you had a politician willing to stake his or her career on the development of clean energy and the application of alternative energy it would be very hard for that politician in today’s position to find a colleague to support their position.

Just like the tax credit provided to the people who replace their high energy appliances or windows with a low energy version, some politicians have determined that the ultimate goal would be to transition the responsibility of power to the people. Thus, a tax credit could be offered to help convince consumers to create their own power at home. Over time the mandate could be considered into law, but this naturally leaves a huge problem for renters who have little to no control over their power sources.

All hope is not lost despite the political platforms. The potential for biased electricity delivery causes some concerns but overall the constant need for the people to see their planet at least partially restored is pushing everyone to find good solutions. More than ever we need to see to it that the planet’s needs are not lost in our own needs.

Recently a totally new design for the wind turbine was created and then connected successfully to the power grid. This turbine is known as floating turbine and has already been proven to be more cost effective for initial as well as chronic use. Since alternative energy is the single most important aspect of saving the planet from the human race, the continued push for complete energy conversion must not cease. In time we should see true conversions from traditional energy sources.

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Positive Power of Principled Profit, November 2009

24/11/2009

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-> Hear & Meet Shel, November 2009
* If you’re a consultant or business coach or you’ve had
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tomorrow, David Frey and Elsom Eldridge are kicking off the
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* Environmental journalist Diane Tegarden interviews me
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* March 24, I’m doing a teleseminar for Stacy Karacostas:
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* April 25, I’ll be speaking on collaborating with a
co-author at the American Society of Journalists and Authors
conference in New York. http://asja.org/wc/2010/

-> Friends Who Want to Help, November 2009
* Who would have thunk it? The brilliant and quirky New Zealand
marketer Sean D’Souza of Psychotactics is *giving away* one of
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* Kathleen Gage has another no-cost teleseminar for you, on
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People First, I’ve very much looking forward to seeing what she
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* If you’ve followed me for a long time, you know that
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and publishing consultant, and speaker. Mohit Kumar has launched
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discussions online form around the world. What a cool concept!
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I’ve poked into several sections of the book and have found
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Make Your Own Wind Turbine

21/11/2009

Getting electricity from wind to power our machines is hardly a new concept, after all windmills have been around for centuries. The difference is that today we have the technology to convert that energy into electricity far more efficiently than ever before. Not only have industrialized countries harnessed wind power, but the average homeowner can now produce electricity using their own wind power.

Converting wind energy into electricity is done with a wind turbine. You’ve probably seen these behemoths in fields across the country. Recent advances in the technology have made it possible to downsize the turbines and make them viable for home use. If you’ve been noticing funny looking ‘wind mill’ things popping up in your neighborhood, you may have wondered if your neighbors have lost their minds or if they just know something you don’t. The truth is that there are wind turbines made especially for home use which are small enough to be mounted in the backyard or on a roof.

If you are considering installing your own turbine you should know that if you choose to buy one it can cost upwards of $600, and in many cases, even as much as $12,000. At this price it could take years to realize a return on your investment. However, you can easily build your own household wind turbine in just a few days for far less, and still realize the same level of savings.

More and more homeowners have decided to build a wind turbine. It is far easier than you might have imagined. The supplies you need to build a wind turbine can be found in any hardware store and will cost about $200, and the whole building process won’t take more than a few days. A good instruction manual with easy to follow directions will guide you every step of the way.

Since one turbine can be enough to generate almost 60% of the electricity you’ll need for your home, you can start to realize significant savings. Every day your wind turbine is working means another day of savings.

So if you want to save yourself some money while doing your part to help out the planet, you should consider building and installing your own home wind turbines. You can easily and inexpensively build a wind turbine in just a few days, and enjoy the savings for years to come.

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Electricity: How to Lower Your Carbon Footprint

18/11/2009

The number of pounds of carbon dioxide each individual generates a year is astounding; in the United States the average is 15,000 pounds. This number takes into account the amount carbon dioxide produced when the products and services we use are produced, the fuel we use to travel and the amount of energy we use in our homes. It is however possible to reduce and eliminate this number and live a “carbon neutral” life. Reducing our “carbon footprint” is an important step towards clean Texas energy sources.

Texans could begin lessening the carbon footprint through more efficient energy use. This entails people living their life while using lower amounts of energy. Some ways to go about this:

Changing to light bulbs and appliances that are more energy efficient. One can save as much as 100 pounds or more of carbon dioxide just by using light bulbs that are more energy efficient.

Lowering how much hot water is being used. People can change to shower heads that are the low flow variety, more energy efficient hot water heaters, and start washing clothes in just cold water. This can lead to lowering the carbon dioxide by more than 300 pounds.

Recycling saves about 2,500 pounds of the carbon dioxide. If the type of program is done, then start one.

Trees do help lower carbon dioxide that is present in atmosphere so plant more of them, for every tree plant about a ton of carbon dioxide is reduced. The trees do more than just take in carbon dioxide, they also shade the buildings from the sun to make them cooler, and blocks the wind for the winter months.

Another step towards the goal of clean Texas energy sources involves switching to renewable or clean energy sources such as solar and wind. Texas has always been synonymous with the oil industry. As sources of fossil fuel dwindle (oil production in Texas is down 73 percent since’72) the state has to find new energy sources. The state has renewable and clean Texas energy sources to supply as much or even more sustainable energy than that which was supplied by fossil fuels. The potential for clean Texas energy is found in the renewable energy sources of wind, geothermal, biomass and solar power.

Wind power is considered sustainable and cost effective and is perfect as a clean Texas energy source. Texas has the potential to produce enough energy from wind to be self reliant. Calculations also show an overflow of wind power, this excess can be sold within the region.

Texas’ location is perfect for solar power generation. The state has many long sunny daysperfect for harvesting solar energy. Solar energy requires an investment but the returns make it worth it.

Texas, due to the falling fossil fuel reserves, has numerous wells that are no longer in use at all. These wells could be reworked to produce the geothermal type of energy. This is a good method for Texas to use cleaner energy resources.

Biomass energy can be produced using the waste from landfill and agricultural use. Biodiesel is already being utilized as a power source for some of the vehicles in a few Texas cities, which has helped the carbon footprint of these cities.

Purchasing green power at the individual, city or government level can lead to widespread use of clean Texas energy. Texans can reduce their carbon foot print by building small scale renewable energy sources suitable for businesses or homes. The parts are affordable with wind and solar energy kits readily available. Individuals can also invest money in companies that sell, research and manufacture parts related to clean energy.

About the author: Jerry Dyess has been in the Commercial Energy business for the past 7 years and has published many articles on Business Electric news.

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Solar Energy Facts: Lower Energy Bills With Wind Power And Winterize Your Home

17/11/2009

Getting into this winter season many families are understandably worried. It’s a difficult economy and a lot of individuals are anxious about their employment and keeping up with rising costs. However there are many cheap, or free, steps you can take to lower utility bills. Here are some of the easy, yet effective, changes you can start making today.

1. Ensure your furnace is prepared for the winter. Have a capable HVAC expert test and clean your unit. When the heating season begins make sure to change your filters monthly. If the filter is dirty it will restrict airflow which will use more energy since it has to work harder.

2. Put in a programmable thermostat. You can set it to automatically adjust the temperature at certain times of the day and certain days of the week. That way the temperature in your home will automatically go down during the day when nobody is home, or overnight. You can also set it to raise the temperature a little while before you get up in the morning.

3. Take care of your fireplace. Make sure the chimney is cleaned and in good repair. If you use your fireplace more than once a week you need to have it professionally cleaned every year. What’s more add a cap or screen at the top of your chimney to keep birds from building nests.

4. Be sure to caulk around any windows and doors. The more heat loss you can stop the less your furnace will have to run, and that will save you money all season long. Using window kits is one more way to keep heat loss from older windows.

5. By using renewable energy and wind power, (think home windmill) along with the above winterizing guidelines will more than put you in front of the game; on lowering your long term electric bills.

Now is a good time to make some easy changes that can make it easier for you lower utility bills this winter. Take a couple of minutes now to save hundreds not only this winter but throughout the year and for years to come.

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