Archive for August, 2008

Da Green Show (Beta 0.8) Air Conditioning & Ceiling Fans

Energy efficient air conditioning and ceiling fans can save you big money on your cooling costs.

Author: DaGreenShow
Keywords: air conditioning ceiling fan eco friendly save money
Added: August 31, 2008

A Small Solar Powered Sterling Engine Capable Of Generating

http://www.homemadepowerplant.com/?hop=adonpub You can produce electric power from the sun with a solar powered sterling engine. Four times more efficient than conventional photovoltaics, PV or solar panels, and inexpensive to build, solar powered sterling engines are expected to be produced in large numbers in the near future. The small metal reflector focus the sun's light energy on a special hydrogen filled tube. The resulting rapid heating and cooling of the gas taking place inside the tube runs the sterling engine which in turn can be connected to an electric generator to effectively produce electricity freely, cleanly and efficiently.

Author: FW5318
Keywords: solar powered sterling engine electricity low

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Green Building 7 Key Concepts - Part 7

Appliances & Lighting, SIP panel construction, HERS Index, Wall insulation, ceiling, window, heating, attic, garage, infiltration, building envelope, NAHB energy efficiency, solar heating cooling, floors, walls, HERS index specs, in part 7 of Green Building 7 Key Concepts - Presentation by Dr. Jennifer Languell at the City of Miramar on Aug. 2008.

Author: miramar76
Keywords: Appliances Lighting SIP panel construction HERS Index Wall insulation ceiling window heating attic garage wall
Added: August 29, 2008

Recycled Checks - Helping the Earth

by Alan Plastin
We all want to do our part to help take care of our environment. Sometimes it's the little things we do that can add up and make the most impact. Like ordering recycled checks. Personal checks are a necessary thing in life. Purchasing recycled checks fills that need while helping the environment as well. There are three companies in particular that produce their printed and themed checks on recycled paper. These checks are printed on recycled paper with 20% post-consumer fibre which is the highest that can be created through modern technology today. Not only this, but these environmentally friendly companies also use vegetable based ink which are both biodegradable and toxic free, two features which can ...

Pinnacle Peak Vistas

http://www.tourfactory.com/s442875/r_www.youtube.com BREATHTAKING SUNSETS AND PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN & CITY LIGHT VIEWS FROM A BACKYARD OASIS COMPLETE WITH A HEATED POOL & SPA, BUILT-IN BBQ, A HUGE COVERED PATIO WITH MISTERS, AND LOW MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING. THE VIEWS CONTINUE TO IMPRESS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THIS GORGEOUS HOME WITH COUNTLESS FINE FEATURES THAT INCLUDE 14' CEILINGS, SOLID WOOD DOORS, GOURMET KITCHEN WITH SLAB GRANITE COUNTERS, 3 FIREPLACES OPERATED BY REMOTE CONTROL, SIDE ENTRY 3 CAR GARAGE, CENTRAL VAC, AND PLANTATION SHUTTERS THROUGHOUT. THIS SPLIT FLOOR PLAN OFFERS A HUGE MASTER SUITE AND GRAND FORMAL LIVING & DINING AREAS, AND ONE BEDROOM CURENTLY SET UP AS A HOME GYM. THIS ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME BOASTS THERMO WINDOWS

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Solar Power Electricity The Pros and Cons

by Dr Solar power electricity
Solar power electricity as an alternative to fossil fuels and nuclear power makes perfect sense given oil shortages and environmental concerns. Solar power electricity is one of four renewable and clean resources for alternative energy. The advantages of using alternative solar power are great. Coal and gas are not renewable. They are extremely harmful to the environment and are responsible for the majority of man-made global warming. Petroleum-based gas will not last much longer. Consequently, gas prices are high. Nuclear power does not pollute the air and we have it in abundance. What it does do is pollute our land with nuclear waste. Other forms of renewable alternative energies come from hydrogen, wind and ...