Category Archives: saving energy

How Much Energy Does Your Home Use?

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

Are your cooling and heating systems energy efficient? Not only does the efficiency of these systems spare energy — which has been in short supply in some areas lately — but it adds to the money left in your pocketbook … Continue reading →

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How to boost home efficiency during energy awareness month

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

Fed up with high utility bills? Since October is National Energy Awareness Month, and winter is not far off, this is a good time to review ways to make your home more efficient. But first, consider why you may be … Continue reading →

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Big Solar: The Sun’s Rising Power

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

“The Sun Always Shines on TV”, a famous Europop song in the 1980s, could be re-released for the 21st century, just slightly modified: nowadays, the sun always shines on PV. Photovoltaic solar panels have become a symbol of renewable energy … Continue reading →

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Is Ontario’s Solar Sector Growing Too Fast ? – What Solar Energy Developers Need to Know

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

Since the recent implementation of North America’s first renewable energy Feed-In-Tariff program, the Ontario government has awarded close to 3,000 MW of solar Power Purchase Agreements, representing over 13 million individual solar panels to be installed across the province in … Continue reading →

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4 Solar Power Rebates You May Not Know About

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

It will take a perfect storm of converging forces to push solar power into the limelight as a practical source of reliable power. So far, concerns about climate change, diminishing oil reserves and environmental impacts have all contributed to the … Continue reading →

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Editorial: Wind industry proves powerful again

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Home World Energy Managing Editor

Innovation is the name of the game when it comes to this region’s burgeoning wind industry.South Dakota’s own desire to capture and transform its abundance of wind into energy indeed faces many hurdles. Figuring out how to efficiently deliver wind … Continue reading → Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Natural lighting to lower charity’s energy bill

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s main warehouse is shining from within. The non-profit organization secured $48,533 from the Arizona Department of Commerce’s State Energy Program and a $18,660 rebate from Arizona Public Service to invest in a new … Continue reading →

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Making Your Own Clean Electricity

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

Generating electricity using your own small renewable energy system fits the circumstances and values of some home and small-business owners. Although it takes time and money to research, buy, and maintain a system, many people enjoy the independence they gain … Continue reading →

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Spray-on Solar Panels

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

Solar cells are usually made of silicon coated with a thin layer of silicon nitrate. This silicon nitrate works as an anti-reflective agent to boost cell efficiency. But the catch is these types of cells are costly to produce. This … Continue reading →

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Energy Saving Tips: Free and Low Cost Recommendations for Residential Homes (Part 1)

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

Replace Light Bulbs * Replace standard incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and save 75% off lighting costs. Unplug Electronics * Unplug electronics, battery chargers and other equipment when not in use. Taken together, these small items … Continue reading →

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