Lizzie asks… What is a DIY alternative energy project that I can do with ordinary materials? What are something things I can build to make energy out of wind, solar, water, etc. I just want something simple that could make enough energy to power a small shack. I would prefer to build something like this.. [...]
Donna asks… What’s the most earth friendly car on the market today? Also is there any solar powered cars in the works yet? I think that having solar powered cars would be amazing you hear about people trying to make them possible and then the idea just fades away. I guess that would be a [...]
Lisa asks… Odd facts about wind power? Does anyone know any odd facts about wind energy? Daniel Ambrose answers: Hi AB, there are probably tons of odd facts about wind power. The first known windmills date to about the 12th century AD. Originally they were used to grind grain and pump water. In those days, [...]
Michael asks… Is http://tinyurl.com/GreenPowerGuide the best place to get your solar and wind power DIY kits? Daniel Ambrose answers: Yes, it is rated as the #1 Green Power Guide Thomas asks… Wind or Solar Power, DIY? I see alot of people asking about making their own wind turbines and solar panels, and the only answers [...]
Helen asks… Are there any monthly expenses when purchasing solar panels for your home? I understand you pay the price for the solar panels once and then use them for like 20 years – but are there any other expenses? Such as…charging the battery, maintanence, etc.? 10x! Daniel Ambrose answers: Solar power is the absolute [...]
Thomas asks… The cobb famiy of fremont is looking at ways to decrease thier home water and energy usage.? The cobb famiy of fremont is looking at ways to decrease thier home water and energy usage.Thier current electric hot water heater raises the water temperature to 140 F, which requires 0.20kWh/gal at a cost of [...]
Jenny asks… What Are Some Pros and Cons of Different Organizations that Assist With Purchasing Renewable Energy Credits? There are two organizations that I have been considering: 1) LiveNeutral (www.liveneutral.org); and 2) Native Energy (www.nativeenergy.com). Some issues that I am considering are: 1) non-profit vs. for-profit; 2) credits purchased from the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) [...]
Ruth asks… Going green tips =} what exactly is it? So I have been reading a lot of people going green . So I thought I would give it a try so if any of ya have any great tips .that ya have done at home or even great web site that can help me [...]
George asks… What are the best solar energy jobs to train for? Daniel Ambrose answers: Construction. Solar energy will be confined to the south west. Water heaters are the most cost effective for a home owner. That means they will need to be mounted and plumbed. Some organization may create a steam turbine system using [...]
Nancy asks… Aluminum can solar energy? I have found a lot of information on using aluminum cans for solar heating…but I am looking for any information on using aluminum cans as a medium for solar panels and how this can be used to create electricity for the charging of a storage system (common storage systems [...]