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That there is power in the wind is not a new discovery, man has been using it for thousands of years.
What most people don’t realize is how much experimentation has been going on in this century.

There is no shortage of energy…

20% wind by 2030

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/wind_2030.html

Shifting to Renewable by 2030

http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/october19/jacobson-energy-study-102009.html

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=a-path-to-sustainable-energy-by-2030

China takes lead in Wind Development

Oil spill animation

http://blog.al.com/live/2010/05/animation_gulf_of_mexico_oil_s.html

Wind History part1

Wind History part 2

National Academy – Bird and Environmental impacts
http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=11935&page=72Pumped storage plants in the US

http://www.industcards.com/ps-usa.htm

Wind lowers electricity prices in Europe

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=aGDZMpv5Y9Vo&pos=13#

reuters _ “Loss of Wind” event

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN2749522920080228

Why the Texas event raises no concern about wind

http://www.energypulse.net/centers/article/article_display.cfm?a_id=1701

ERCOT study of “loss of wind” event

http://interchange.puc.state.tx.us/WebApp/Interchange/Documents/27706_114_577769.PDF

Denmark: Best for Doing Business_2 years in a row

http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/6/bizcountries09-best-countries-for-business_Denmark_CHI001.html

New York Times – a Sea of Untapped Energy

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/02/nyregion/02about.html

Nordpool implements negative price

http://www.nordpoolspot.com/Market_Information/Exchange-information/No162009-Nord-Pool-Spot-implements-negative-price-floor-in-Elspot-from-October-2009-/

Denmark: Happiest people in the world
http://www.visitdenmark.com/usa/en-us/menu/turist/nyheder/nyheder/danes-happiest-people-in-the-world.htm

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“Free Solar Energy Equipment” System is revolutionary! – It truly enables you to completely free yourself from these high electricity-bills once and for all. Amazingly or not, this technique doesn’t require any special tools/materials. Sounds interesting? keep reading and discover more and understand how it can help you.

Some basics

How can anyone have such “Free Solar Energy Equipment” System? Well, it is about using one of these easy-to-understand guides that provide the information on how to assemble Solar-Panels. Some guides can be really useful while others miss their target; make sure it offers clear instructions, video tutorials, diagrams, and technical support. Anyway, here are just a few advantage & advices to help you better understand this topic.

Quick advantages

There are several important advantages provided by this solution:

* Enables us to make a 220V-240V elec. sys.
* Uses Wind-Power as a backup when having long periods of cloudy days.
* Helps on reducing the amounts of carbon dioxide in the air.
* Excellent backup to your conventional elec. sys. in case of power failure.
* Made of simple parts/tools found at any local hardware store.

Quick tip

Many U.S states will actually pay for your unused energy – don’t miss this excellent opportunity to get an extra income.

Summary

Using such powerful “Free Solar Energy Equipment” System opens up an outstanding opportunity for any of us to ‘cut’ our elec. expenses once and for all. Different users would probably find various benefits provided by this one-of-a-kind ‘machine’, simply because it offers so many important opportunities. By the end of this quick article the best advice would be to try it so you could truly see how it can save your monthly budget.

Jason Gilford
http://www.articlesbase.com/diy-articles/quotfree-solar-energy-equipmentquot-system–the-easy-way-718092.html

The Importance Of Keeping The HVAC Air Filter Clean

By Richard Ashworth

Before we discuss the different types of air conditioning and heating filters and which one is the best for you, it needs to be stressed how important it is to keep your air conditioning and heating filters clean. Air flow is very important to the efficiency of your Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system and filters play a key role in maintaining the proper air flow. Whether it be your A.C. system or your Heating system, both HVAC systems need the proper amount of designed air flow throughout the system. Dirty filters restrict the airflow which results in higher energy and repair costs to you.

Filter Categories

There are different definition, categories, and ratings for HVAC filtering media. High Performance HVAC will do its best to take the confusion out of this and help you better understand these different categories and ratings so you may choose for yourself. First of all, HVAC filters are rated by a MERV value. MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value and is a method developed by ASHRAE (the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) to test the effectiveness of HVAC air filters. The higher MERV number the higher the effectiveness of the HVAC furnace filters to block certain particles and compounds. There are three distinct categories for HVAC air filters. These are:

Mechanical Air Filters – This is your typical off-the-shelf throw-away HVAC filter. This filter collects particles in its filtering medium. After it collects so many particles you simply remove it, throw it away, and replace it with another. Note that some mechanical filter media’s are washable. HEPA (High-efficiency particulate air filters) are also in this category. There are three sub-categories for mechanical air filters. These are:

A1 and A2 – these are the standard 1 inch thick filters. These are typically rated MERV 1 to MERV 4.

B filter media’s are 2 to 4 inches thick. These filters typically range from MERV 1 to MERV 12.

C filter media’s represent the HEPA filters. MERV ratings for these filters exceed MERV 13 and are the most expensive.

Electronic Air Cleaners – The electronic air cleaner does not qualify for a MERV rating because its efficiency can change depending on how clean it is. It is important that electronic air cleaners are cleaned on a biannual basis (more frequently in dusty environments) for best performance. Additionally, these work best when used in conjunction with a mechanical filtering media.

Gas Phase Absorption – uses carbon to absorb odors and gases from the air stream. This media is not very effective at removing particulates and is used in mainly laboratory and industrial settings.

It is important to understand that the better the mechanical filter is at filtering the air the faster it will load up (or become clogged with particles). This can affect the performance of your equipment and the frequency of changes. Unless your dwelling is particle and dust-free do not believe that the filter will last for three months despite the filter manufacturers claims. Additionally it is imperative that the filter has the proper fit with no air leaks around the frame which holds the filter.

Now that you understand filters, how they work to eliminate particles from the air, and the different types and ratings for filters, you need to take action to set up a planned filter changing routine. It is recommended that filters at least be checked every 30 days for excessive load up of particles. If the filter is excessively loaded on a thirty day check then you need to narrow the time 3 weeks or relax that schedule if they are not loaded up. Some modern digital thermostats come with a filter reminder feature that will flash based on number of days or run-time of the fan. These thermostats help you remember to change or check your filter on regular intervals.

In closing, remember that filters are very necessary not only to keep particles out of the air inside the dwelling but also to protect the equipment. If you don’t have a filter in the system somewhere or there is a filter that is excessively clogged the HVAC equipment will fail and you will lose your HVAC comfort system until corrective action is taken. Set a schedule and stick to it so that you keep your air clean and the equipment protected.

Richard D. Ashworth
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/the-importance-of-keeping-the-hvac-air-filter-clean-106992.html

The Alliance for Climate Protection today released a new national television ad, Do Right, encouraging Americans to support the path away from foreign oil and toward clean energy now.

Every president since Richard Nixon has called for an energy policy less reliant on foreign sources. Now, the ad says, is the best time for us to act to ensure our country develops clean energy sources that protect our planet and helps our national security and creates– jobs when the country is in need of a sustainable economic recovery.

For more information on the plan to Repower America, visit http://www.repoweramerica.org

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Despite being nick named the Sunshine State, Floridas dependence on oil, both domestic and foreign, is growing. As Mike Vasilinda tells us, the last thirty years have been three decades of missed opportunity.

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