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Wind Power is for the Birds

The Basics of Wind Power Wind energy generates mechanical power or electricity via a wind turbine. The actual power can be channeled to basic mechanical tasks, or a generator, which in turn, turns the mechanical power into electricity. As a renewable resource, wind is among the top technologies involved in providing renewable energy, projected in 1990 to offset billions of pounds of carbon...

Water Energy, is it the Future?

Columbia Power Technologies has come out with a prototype wave energy device. It is called the SeaRay and its design allows it to take up to twice as much energy then other developing wave technologies.  The company refers to it as a “heave and surge” energy design. The SeaRay is performing beyond our expectations and tracking well with modeling predictions. The CEO of...

Did a Spider-Man Comic Predict the 1977 Blackout?

Share What Happened in the Comic? Spider-Man and the Wasp were fighting against the villain Equinox who can shoot fire out of his arms.  A blast hit a building and the power transformer went down causing blackouts all over the city.  This issue came out in July, 1977. The same week as the real blackout. What Happened in Real Life? From July 13th, 1977 to July 14th, 1977 the only...

Energy Efficient Mortgages

Energy Efficiency Assists in Obtaining Mortgages Prospective homeowners can take advantage of the opportunity to finance the purchase of a new home by applying for an Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM), provided the home is adjudged by a home energy rater as energy efficient.  In so doing, current criteria regarding debt-to-income ratios can be stretched, providing the capability to take on a...

Energy Saving Appliances

ACEEE: Focused on Energy Efficiency The American Council for Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) provides a wealth of information regarding energy efficiency. Founded in 1980, its program areas include Federal and State Energy Policy, Research and Communication. The following link provides tremendous insights to assist homeowners in purchasing Energy Saving...