Energy conversion (or transformation) is the process of changing energy from one form to another. For example, solar energy into electrical energy for office use. Meanwhile, energy conservation is the prevention of wasteful use of energy – for the purpose of ensuring it is continuously available. Together, they are a force to be reckoned with … Continue reading Energy Conversion and Conservation Continue Reading »
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Rising Fossil Fuel Prices and Your Bottom Line
Your business does not have to be negatively impacted by rising fossil fuel prices. In fact, the fluctuations of fossil fuel prices do not have to be a headline to concern yourself with, ever again. There are not only multiple alternative energy sources out there, but there are options that will substantially benefit the environment … Continue reading Rising Fossil Fuel Prices and Your Bottom Line Continue Reading »
Small Business Energy Tax Credits: How Do You Get Them?
Tax season is upon us and the deadline for filing is only weeks away. In an effort to encourage small businesses to participate in more environmentally friendly practices, the US government has enacted some energy tax credits. This tax season, see which new eco-conscious installations and practices can earn you a greater refund from 2018. … Continue reading Small Business Energy Tax Credits: How Do You Get Them? Continue Reading »
Energy EfficiencyFor the Spring
Spring may not seem like the time of year to care about energy efficiency, but it is actually the perfect time of year to improve the safety and energy efficiency of your home. By adding a few easy tasks to your annual spring-cleaning list, you can make significant improvements to the overall energy efficiency of … Continue reading Energy EfficiencyFor the Spring Continue Reading »
Transparent Windows Open the Possibility of Every Window Being a Solar Panel
Researchers at Michigan State University have created a fully transparent solar concentrator, which could turn any window or sheet of glass into a photovoltaic solar cell. According to Richard Lunt, who led the research, the team is confident that the transparent solar panels can be efficiently deployed in a wide range of settings, from tall … Continue reading Transparent Windows Open the Possibility of Every Window Being a Solar Panel Continue Reading »