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| Article Title | Author | Company | eMag Issue | Article Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview of Carbon Capture | Len Calderone for | AltEnergyMag | Apr 2013 |
Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage is a transitional technology mitigating climate change as we implement proven alternative energy technologies. |
| A Daunting Expedition Through The Energy Harvesting Countryside.- Part 2 | Thomas W. Gustin | Feb 2013 |
In Part 1 we examined the energy bank, and the loads upon it. Next, we will explore some of the energy harvesting needs and capabilities. | |
| A Daunting Expedition Through The Energy Harvesting Countryside - Part 1 | Thomas W. Gustin | Feb 2013 |
I live in the middle of the woods out in the country in Ohio; far enough out where there is no cable service, no gas, no piped-in water, no sewers, cell phones don’t work, the grid provides reasonable power most of the time, and the one analog-POTs telephone line works if there is not too much water in the crick. | |
| A Good Backup Energy Plan | David Raine | Dyocore Inc. | Oct 2011 |
Knowing your consumption needs is the primary key to a successful backup power plan. If your black outs are frequent you might consider a more industrial solution with ample energy to run your entire household/business. |
| The Battle for Energy | Florian Ion Petrescu , Relly Victoria Petrescu | Bucharest Polytechnic University | Aug 2011 |
The share of renewables in electricity generation is around 18%, with 15% of global electricity coming from hydroelectricity and 3% from new renewables. This paper aims to disseminate new methods of obtaining energy. |
| EU Engagement Key to Marine Energy Sector Commercialisation | Tim Hurst | Scottish European Green Energy Centre | Aug 2011 |
Through events, direct engagement with Commission staff and membership of technology platforms, SEGEC is focused on delivering innovative, low carbon energy projects – the key for marine energy is to unlock the deployment opportunities and to demonstrate the benefits that wave and tidal energy projects provide for emissions reduction. |
| Consumer Attitudes and the Benefits of Smart Grid Technologies | Bill Ablondi, Director, Home Systems Research | Parks Associates | Oct 2010 |
Consumer attitudes about the benefits of smart grid technology are still in a formative stage. Most consumers are not aware of the term, much less the capabilities smart grid technologies will be bringing in the next few years. Several conditions are clear: * Consumers are very interested in learning how they can cut their electricity costs * Most are willing to pay to save * Some consumers would allow utilities to control systems in their home, but many are not willing to relinquish control even if they can override utility commands |
| FUTURE PERSPECTIVES OF NUCLEAR POWER | Maciej Jeziorski | Frost & Sullivan | Aug 2008 |
At present there are globally 439 nuclear power reactors in 31 countries with an installed electricity net capacity of about 372 GW in operation, generating approximately 16 per cent of the world's electricity. |
| The Well-Planned Disaster | Bill James | JPods | Dec 2007 |
"What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so." -- Mark Twain |
| Energy Saving Tips in the Kitchen | The Edison Electric Institute | The Edison Electric Institute | Dec 2007 |
EEI has compiled the following top 10 cooking tips for making sure that the electric bill this holiday season looks as good as the roast. |
| Back to the Future With Plankton Power | W. David Kubiak | Planktos | Feb 2007 |
Ocean plankton restoration offers a powerful remedial approach to global warming that also rescues critical ecosystems, profitably finances itself, and can help allay further resistance to CO2 regulation based on economic qualms. |
| Sustainable Patriotism | J.R. Sykes | IEC Solar | Oct 2006 |
Do something Sustainable (and thus Patriotic) every day. Take a simple walk instead of taking "a ride," invest in renewable by installing solar or wind, or buying green from your utility, use a compact fluorescent bulb, buy local vegetables, switch to a bio-fuel, trade in that gas hog for something clean and efficient. |
| People Planet Profit | E+ Co | E+ Co | Oct 2006 |
The best solutions come from within the community, working on the ground with dedicated entrepreneurs and local groups, who best understand the needs of their community. |
| Energy Security Code of Conduct | Dr. Morgan Bazilian | Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland | Oct 2006 |
All over the world, buildings energy consumption is increasing at a high rate due to the improvement in living standards in developing countries. |
| How Many Energy Slaves Do We Employ? | Jennifer Barker | SolWest | Aug 2006 |
We use about 128,640 horsepower-hours, or the equivalent of 147 energy slaves working for each of us 24/7, all year long. |
| Tidal Energy Update | Prof. C G Pandya | Center for Environmental Planning & Technology, Ahmedabad, India | Apr 2006 |
With policies both in US and Europe planning for a systematic exploitation of renewable energy on a strategic scale, the stage is all set now for the fuller development of tidal power on a world wide scale. |
| Can Nuclear Power Deliver? | Hans De Keulenaer and Witold Czerwiec | Sustainable Energy for All | Apr 2006 |
Too often the energy debate is fragmented, and focuses on advantages of a particular technology and disadvantages of its alternatives. If we exclude the nuclear option portfolio, a plan is needed how to do without it. |
| Alternative Energy - An Environmentally Friendly Solution for Reducing Energy Costs | Sascha Deri | Alternative Energy Store | Aug 2005 |
Not only does the use of alternative energy promote a healthier environment, the reduction in traditional energy consumption truly adds up in savings over time, which is a selling point for builders and a real advantage to consumers. |
| Up On The Roof - Algae Appetites May Transform Waste Into Energy | Sarah H. Wright, MIT News Office | reprinted from Tech Talk, a publication of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology News Office | Apr 2005 |
The goal: to determine if the system can be scaled up so actual emissions from a live power plant can be transformed from greenhouse gases to, well, green resources. |
| Do A Little Energy Homework Before Investing In Renewable Energy Production | Jennifer Barker | EORenew | Apr 2005 |
Using renewable energy means taking responsibility for our own needs. If you've started by making sure your needs are in control, your chance for success is high! |
| Safety In Numbers: Distributed Generation's | Atakan Ozbek | ABI Research | Feb 2005 |
Distributed generation gives building owners the option to generate their own energy in one form or another. Utilities can maintain the system when the building owners do not want to manage it. |
| A Router for Electrical Energy | Mark Robinson | Nextek Power Systems | Dec 2004 |
Overall, the 'router' for power is a first step towards an energy model that is more efficient because it uses locally generated power at the highest possible efficiency. As more and more manufacturers design their electronic appliances to be DC compatible, the concept will proliferate. |
| Combining The Sun's Heat And Light Could Boost Water-Splitting Efficiency | George Douglas | NREL | Oct 2004 |
Using the sun's heat and light together could be an efficient way to produce hydrogen, which in turn could be used to power cars, homes and businesses. |
| Learn To Conserve | John Broughton | Equator Industries | Aug 2004 |
If you want to have a renewable energy system you need to learn to conserve well in advance of buying the system. |
| The Value Of Energy Efficiency In Stand Alone PV Systems: A Simple Approach | John Richter and Larry Schlussler | Sun Frost (owner-Larry Schlussler) | Feb 2004 |
We know that conservation is important, but exactly how many dollars should be invested to save a KWH? We answer this question by comparing the investment necessary to produce one KWH/day with the cost of conserving one KWH/day. Even though a KWH is relatively expensive, with effective investments in conservation you can substantially reduce the total cost of operating a home with a stand alone power system. |
| The Numbers Don't Add Up? | Jennifer Mackenzie Lynch | Feb 2004 |
A teenager should never have to plead for help from their elders. All of these concerns should be taken care of already, and taken into serious consideration. Workings towards a successful solution should be our number one priority, but it's not ... we're obviously not living in a perfect world... but don't you want to strive to get as close as you can get? | |
| SEADOG - Pump Technology Harvests Renewable Power From Ocean Waves | Mark A. Thomas | Independent Natural Resources, Inc. | Feb 2004 |
SEADOG is a "point absorbing" wave energy converter designed to extract a small amount of energy from a portion of the wave front as the wave passes by, as opposed to other wave energy designs that attempt to extract large amounts of energy but may terminate the wave in the process. |
| Save Money And Keep Cool This Summer By Increasing Your Air Conditioning IQ | Northeast Energy Star Appliance and Lighting Initiative | Northeast Energy Star Appliance and Lighting Initiative | Aug 2003 |
Consumers can avoid getting caught in the heat of the moment by maintaining or replacing air conditioning equipment |
| Impact of Power Consumption On Consumer Electronics | Ross Bannatyne | Aug 2003 |
Consumers are demanding - and advances in semiconductor technology have enabled -- bigger and better color screens, more intuitive user interfaces, faster performance, more wireless interconnectivity, and smaller and more portable form factors. This means that for the same battery size and battery lifespan, all types of electronic products must take advantage of low power semiconductor devices in order to incorporate more features while consuming less power. | |
| How To 'Make A Difference' | Scott Sinclair | Young Energy | Aug 2003 |
"if you ever thought you are too small to make a difference in this world try going to bed with a mosquito" - Anita Roddick (founder of the Body Shop) |
| Lighting The Way To Energy Efficiency - And Cost Savings- With Whole-Home Lighting Controls | Roger Stamm | Lutron | Jun 2003 |
It's not often we associate something that consumes power-such as lighting-as a means to saving or conserving, but by their inherent design and very purpose, lighting controls are a way to not only save electricity and related costs, they're a fun, convenient and futuristic way to go about it. |
| The New Energy Manifesto OR An Argument For The Steam Engine | Skip Goebel | Sensible Steam Consultants | Feb 2003 |
Probably, the most practical machine ever devised for the purpose of energy conversion is the steam engine. That's right! The steam engine. Not only does it have multi-fuel capabilities, but it possesses the ability to convert resources in an unrefined state (potential energy) into useable work (kinetic energy). |
| Good Advice About Steam | Skip Goebel | Sensible Steam Consultants | Feb 2003 |
Steam, as with other forms of alternate energy has it's realm. Where steam excels above the other common systems, is in an application that requires large quantities of controllable, useable heat. |
| Energy Conservation - Tips For Your Home | Gavin G. Young | Renewable Electricity Solutions | Feb 2003 |
Solar electric systems have high up front costs. Before going solar electric, you should conserve as much energy as possible so that your solar system can be smaller. Here are some tips on conserving electrical energy. |
| Watts Up! | Ken Piazzi | Home Automation Inc. | Sep 2002 |
A commercial business owner in Southern CA, utilizing several stores in a strip mall, is currently paying $2,500.00 per month for electricity. He/she is being warned of a 78% increase by 2002, which would put his/her costs at $4,450.00 per month. This considerable increase in overhead will spawn a definite increase in his/her products and services to customers. In order to remain competitive, a business owner will be forced to find solutions to save energy on a long term basis. |
| Can Home Automation Save You Money On Your Electrical Bill? | Paul Simon | Cutler Hammer Canada | Sep 2002 |
Ideally, a home energy controller would be programmed to calculate when loads should be turned on or off. It should also be designed to look at alternate solutions such as closing the window blinds before turning on the air conditioner to cool a room. The controller has to strike a balance between energy savings and comfort and convenience to the homeowner. The system should be almost invisible to the homeowner. If it isn't, it will soon be disabled. |
