Business & the Environment

The need to develop alternative, eco-friendly energy is at the forefront of many agendas. Whether the motives are political, scientific or compassionate in nature, the desire is the same---produce...

Though no nuclear power plants have been built in the U.S. since the 1990s, concerns about global warming have prompted a new look at this technology. The economics of nuclear energy is...

Most vending machines, especially refrigerated beverage machines, waste a lot of electricity because they use more than is needed to keep the products cold and operate the lights. Businesses can...

With the rise in concern about the environment in general since the 1960s, and the growing concerns about global warming over the past 20 years, governments, businesses and individuals all look...

Many variables will dictate how much electricity, and therefore money, Ohio wind farms will save: the price of alternative electricity generation, the cost of wind generation, the amount of wind...

Small scale solar energy is used in most countries of the world and can range from a simple, solar-powered pump to a small solar power installation. Larger installations exist in many countries,...

Solar power is a clean, renewable source of energy which is available almost everywhere in the world. You are probably already using solar power in your day to day life, whether you know it or...

Solar energy is at the root of almost all our energy. Besides the obvious energy that the sun's radiation creates, it is responsible for the vegetation that created our oil and gas supplies. It is...

With growing industrialization worldwide, dependence on fossil fuels increases day by day. Since these are nonrenewable sources of energy, there has been a steep decline in energy reserves....

Solar energy is not a cheap way to produce energy for most people, but for some, it can be the cheapest way to get up and running. Depending on your location, solar energy may be less expensive...

For years, people have been using conventional sources of energy, primarily fossil fuels. However, recent concerns about climate change and energy independence have sparked a uptick in interest...

You've likely been driving down the highway and come across hillsides lined with giant windmills. Ever wonder how much energy each one of those produce or why there are so many of them?

Solar cell technology offers a wide array of options which allow you to collect clean, renewable solar energy and convert it to power. You can use solar energy to replace some of the electricity...

As the threat of depletion of fossil fuels looms, alternative energy sources may once again become the dominant power source used in society. Solar power is one of the most available and untapped...

Solar power is available everywhere sun is available, and can be used in many ways to help whittle down costly electric power consumption. With the rising cost of fossil fuels, businesses and...

Solar cells are devices which convert sunlight directly into electricity. The solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, when assembled together in clusters, form the solar panels. These cells capture the...

Solar power is produced by harnessing and converting sunlight into electricity. There are three major technologies to generate energy from sunlight: 1) Photovoltaics (PV)---The PV cells convert...

The process of generating electricity is fundamentally very simple: Force must be applied to the blades of a turbine (see photo), which in turn causes a copper coil to spin rapidly inside magnets,...

Nuclear power and coal power are both common sources of electricity. Nuclear power is defined as energy harnessed from the heat given off when an atom is split. Coal power is energy generated from...

Solar power is energy, usually electricity, converted from the light and heat of the sun. Because the energy generated by the sun is, for human purposes, essentially inexhaustible, solar power is...

Nuclear power, defined as power derived from reactions in which atomic nuclei split and generate small amounts of energy, rose in popularity in the U.S. after its discovery in the 1930s. But it...

With energy costs rising ever higher, you may be wondering whether you can make electricity with your bike. The short answer is: Yes. The long answer is: Technically yes, although the difficulty...

Wind is the movement of air particles. Air particles move as the result of various forces such as buoyancy, coriolis and pressure differences. This wind can generate enough force to push objects...

Saving the world isn't a one man job. But doing your part doesn't have to be hard. Here are a few EASY ways to eliminate your carbon footprint completely.

Green Mountain Energy is "Texas' only electricity provider dedicated to cleaner energy," according to its website. The company focuses on pollution-free renewable energy using wind and water....