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23rd September 2009
China would make pilot moves to raise hydropower electricity prices in a bid to subsidize residents who made way for the power projects,according to Zhang Guobao, vice minister of the National Development and Reform Commission.
The commission... Read >
Author: hasxls@gmail.com16th September 2009
If you are planning to install a solar energy system on your house, you will need to know your current rate of energy consumption. This information can most likely be obtained from the local power company. Using this as a basis, you can design your solar... Read >
Author: Paul P Fletcher15th September 2009
There is a growing global trend in using renewable energy, and based on the numbers, we could very well be looking at it as our primary energy source of the future.
Renewable energy may be the answer to addressing the most pressing environmental concer... Read >
Author: Mel C20th August 2009
TXU Energy, the largest electricity retailer in north Texas, said Wednesday they are lowering their rates for the customers. TXU Energy Spokes woman Sophia Stoller said, the TXU energy rates which were, 15.9 cents per kilowatt-hour for usage of 1,000 kwh ... Read >
Author: Ronnie Tanner01st August 2009
How is electricity measured?
A. Electricity is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). One-kilowatt hour is 1,000-watt usage in one hour. For example, if you leave 10 lights (each with 100 watt bulbs) on for 1 hour, you will use 1kilowatt-hour of electricity.... Read >
Author: Theunis29th July 2009
How much do prices differ for businesses?
The prices that suppliers charge for business electricity, gas and other utilities can vary massively. It's not unusual for one business to be paying three times the rate as the building next door. Over the past ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer04th July 2009
You may have recently read about how Warren Buffett invested in electric car company called BYD. Now remember this investment comes from a man who only invests in the most conservative improvement companies. Many people laughed@himduringthe.com craze beca... Read >
Author: questionauthoritees01st July 2009
Businesses switching energy suppliers to take advantage of cheap deals are being unfairly snared into expensive contracts once the initial term ends.
All business electricity and gas suppliers impose increases when renewing contracts ‘assumptively' w... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th May 2009
Every month you probably pay a hundred and fifty to two hundred dollars to the electric company, and sometimes more if you own a large house. You might think that this is unavoidable unless you want all the food in your refrigerator to go bad, but its not... Read >
Author: John Frost27th April 2009
What would you say if you didn’t have to buy a new car in order to get the advantages of a hybrid. Time to save money any way you can, even if it takes a small investment for the future. Sounds like a great idea, but will it really be worth it???
You... Read >
Author: Carlo Hernandez24th April 2009
Wind energy is fast becoming the most sought after and widely used renewable energy today. This is due to the fact that people have fully seen the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy especially in countries like the United States and Europe. In 20... Read >
Author: Rod Tyler27th March 2009
I stopped to buy some gas for my car yesterday and was shocked to see how much higher it climbed. In a matter of a few days gas prices went up on average (in my area) about ten cents per gallon. Not only have the gas prices started to rise but the cost ... Read >
Author: Mike Podlesny13th March 2009
The use of electricity for supplying heat for cooking is very popular in some homes, especially those which are properly wired, because of its convenience and cleanliness and the fact that the heat it produces can be applied direct. The first electrical c... Read >
Author: Justin Skinner06th March 2009
With our current economic melt down and energy prices fluctuating daily, many of us are thinking of installing solar panel power to contribute to our homes' energy needs, and reduce our power bills.
But how much solar panel watt power do we need to say h... Read >
Author: DIY Renewable Energy16th January 2009
Japan is a densely populated country, and that makes the Japanese market more difficult compared with other markets. If we utilize the possibilities of near-shore installations or even offshore installations in the future, that will give us the possibilit... Read >
Author: Jessica Santoli03rd November 2008
Energy usage is a hot topic these days. We are all concerned with the effect that energy costs are having on our planet as well as our pocketbooks. I’ve always believed that knowledge is power, and this article is going to provide you with the knowledge... Read >
Author: Joni Keith15th September 2008
Demand Response (DR) refers to systems and technology used by utilities to manage and encourage consumer reductions on the demand for electricity during peak usage times by employing "real-time" pricing market conditions in place of current fixed-cost pri... Read >
Author: Aeris Communications08th May 2008
In the current climate of increasing fuel and power costs and worries over the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels many organizations are using data logger systems to measure their energy consumption.
The use of data logger equipment in energy... Read >
Author: Jim Furness08th May 2008
In the current climate of increasing fuel and power costs and worries over the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels many organizations are using data logger systems to measure their energy consumption.
The use of data logger equipment in energy... Read >
Author: Jim Furness18th April 2008
Thousands of consumers are saving upwards of 35% on their energy bills. How are they doing this? By switching to providers in deregulated states. So, what is deregulation? Prior to deregulation, one utility managed the transmission, distribution and s... Read >
Author: Mary Versteeg18th April 2008
Thousands of consumers are saving upwards of 35% on their energy bills. How are they doing this? By switching to providers in deregulated states. So, what is deregulation? Prior to deregulation, one utility managed the transmission, distribution and s... Read >
Author: Mary Versteeg28th February 2008
Instead of filling your home with countles of useless widgets and gadgets why not add something that is useful for your home. What are they? Here are some examples.
1. Electricity Usage Monitor
An electricity usage monitor does what the name implies. ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th November 2007
The infrared sauna is gaining a major foothold in the sauna market, and for good reasons. The main powerhouse of the sauna, the infrared heater, contains a slew of health benefits and cost savings that anyone can learn to appreciate. In fact, medical cent... Read >
Author: Lindsy Emery07th November 2007
Green energy is gaining proponents throughout the globe. Many utility companies, notably in the United States, are now offering the opportunity for residents and commercial customers to choose to go green. One of the latest of these programs took place in... Read >
Author: Christopher24th May 2007
Green energy refers to the use of power that is not only more efficient than fossil fuel but that is friendly to the environment as well. Green energy is generally defined as energy sources that dont pollute and are renewable.
There are several cate... Read >
Author: Christopher26th March 2007
Indoor swimming pools create tremendous amounts of water vapor through water evaporation. Not just any off the shelf dehumidifier can handle the heavy moisture loads produced by harsh indoor pool environments. One of the premier swimming pool dehumidifi... Read >
Author: Chuck Jaymes17th August 2006
Slowly, China is trying to wean itself off coal. Over the first six months of this year, China reduced its coal consumption rate, as measured by kilowatt-hour, by less than two percent compared to the first half of 2005.
While China has stated it plan... Read >
Author: James Finch07th March 2006
With all of its sunny days, going solar makes sense if you live in Arizona. Even better, one utility company will give you rebates for installing solar panels on your home.
How To Get A Rebate for Going Solar In Arizona
In 2001, the Sun Share Progr... Read >
Author: Rick Chapo
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