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The Circuit Breaker Box: Your Homes Power Regulator - Dynowatt, Texas By: autor
The circuit breaker box is one of the components of your home that you usually do not handle unless there is something wrong or you are working on a big project. Perhaps you are adding a ceiling fan to your bedroom. That means you will need to shut off the correct breaker. Maybe the lights are out, and you want to make sure it is a neighborhood problem, and not just one in your home. Once installed, your circuit breaker box is pretty easy to use and is extremely reliable.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-01-15)
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Future Possibilities For Electricity - Dynowatt, Texas By: autor
Immediately after the first electric appliance was created, these devices were refined and increased in complexity. It seems odd today, but some old electric appliances sometimes had cords covered with fabric that just werent safe when compared with the devices you can find in your local department store today. The way you use electricity is also changing, even if the evolution goes too slowly for you to notice. Here are some interesting advances that will improve the way you use and pay for yo(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-01-15)
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2009 Texas Energy Wrap-up And A Look Forward By: autor
The pace of American life has accelerated much more quickly in the twenty-first century than it did in the twentieth. The swiftness with which things change is particularly interesting in the field of electricity and energy policy. There is a near universal emphasis on immediate development of green alternative energy sources.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-01-15)
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The Real Value Of A Retail Electric Provider: More Than Just Prices - Dynowatt, Texas By: autor
In many places, the state government has a heavy hand when it comes to the number of options the average residential electric consumer has to choose from. In Texas, however, people have the right to pick from a number of Retail Electric Providers (REPs).(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-01-13)
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A Worldwide Renewable Energy Tour: No Passport Required - Dynowatt, Texas By: autor
One of the biggest challenges facing the United States in decades to come is the need to develop new sources of renewable energy. Wind power in Texas, solar power in Arizona, geothermal power in Alaska...Wouldnt it be nice to forget these responsibilities for just a little while and think about renewable energy in beautiful, far-flung locations? Lets travel the planet and learn about some of the best places for generating green energy.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-01-13)
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All About Batteries - Dynowatt, Texas By: autor
You carry batteries with you wherever you go, but you probably do not understand how they work. In fact, in our increasingly digital world, we rely on batteries to keep us on schedule, to keep us entertained, and, in some cases, to save our lives. But how do they store electricity? How does the charge go from the socket in your wall into the little piece of plastic and metal in your hand?(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-01-13)
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Consumer Ratings And What They Really Mean - Dynowatt, Texas By: autor
No matter what field you are in, it feels good to be recognized for a job well done. For a company, the best kind of recognition comes in the form of customer satisfaction. This is certainly true for Dynowatt; nothing brings our employees more joy than to hear from real customers how their energy savings and payment options have made their lives just a little bit easier.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-01-13)
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Technology Of Solar Cells By: Derek Lily
Concentrating photovoltaics (CPV) uses lenses and mirrors to focus the sun's energy. This technology includes both a low-concentration approach, which increases the sun's magnification by between 2 and 100 times, and a high concentration approach, which can increase the magnification by hundreds of suns when the PV efficiency exceeds 40%.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-01-13)
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Why We Need To Find Alternative Fuel Sources By: williams54850
Like any other perishable commodity on the Earth, fossil fuels also have a limited life span. You use them without thinking today, but one day all the fossil fuels will get depleted. Experts have already set a date when this planet will have no fuel left to run cars. Without fossil fuels owning a Lamborghini, Jaguar or a Mercedes will not matter. Considering this it becomes important to iron out all glitches on alternative fuels arrangements that have been invented over the years.
In anticipation of the day when natural fuels will perish, other sources have been found but their full potential is yet to be tapped. These alternative fuels when used can prove to relieve the worries of the entire global community and also be easier on the pocket unlike fossil fuels.
There might have to be minor re-arrangements made to our machines but it will prove to be an advantage in the long run. Some of the options already in use are:
Biodiesel
Biodiesel also know as green fuel is extracted from vegetable oils and animal fats. Soybean oil is the most widely used oil for extraction as any by-products can also be effectively used and the items used are very much cost-effective. A blend of biodiesel and petroleum in the right quantities can be used to power your diesel engine with and without modifications to it. Biodiesel is an excellent contender for alternative fuels.
Ethanol
Ethanol is produced from sugar and crops like barley, wheat and corn. It can become an ideal source of energy because it is produced from wood by-products and biomass, the stuff which is normally not thought to be useful. A blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline is popularly used to run Flexible Fuel Vehicles. This blend which is called E85 is odorless and helps to lengthen the engine life.
Solar Power
Solar power can be harvested using solar cells. Solar cells convert this energy into electricity. Solar panels can also be used to power machines. Although these can prove to be a tremendous source of alternative fuels, they are far from perfect. The abundant power of the sun needs to be tapped properly to get an ideal alternate for fossil fuels.
Wind Power
Wind turbines can convert the tremendous power of wind into electricity. This electricity can be used to power a number of homes. Wind power is inching its way up to be considered the number one source after fossil fuels. It is clean and freely available to anyone who is able to harvest it.
Conclusion
There are also few other options available which can be considered to be alternate fuels. With so many choices it is possible to reduce the dependency of the global community on gasoline. These can be produce internally by any country with the raw materials to do it at-hand. It can be used without worrying about the sky-rocketing costs and how the by-products might be affecting the climate causing global warming.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-01-12)
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Give Your Home An Energy Audit - Electricity In Texas By: autor
If you want to keep your energy bills as low as possible, youll have to get the most out of the energy your appliances use. Getting maximum efficiency is particularly important when it comes to the biggest energy users in your home, such as your furnace and refrigerator.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-01-12)
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