Although often overlooked as less glamorous and exciting than solar power, Wind Turbine technology is proving to be more efficient than previously thought. In fact, increasing our use of wind energy makes too much economic sense for developers to ignore. A recently released study by PJM Interconnection , one of the largest independent grid operators, concluded that increasing its use of wind power by 30% would drastically reduce pollution while maintaining electric reliability and resulting in significant e
Biofuels are a form of alternative energy which is in some ways similar to fossil fuel. In a sense, biofuel is also a form of solar energy, since the energy released is originally derived from photosynthesis. Unlike fossil fuel, biofuel is produced from living organisms or from metabolic by-products, such as from food or other organic waste products. There are many varieties of biofuel, but to be considered a true biofuel, at least 80% of the fuel must be composed of renewable material. Biochemists are prod
Almost all energy on Earth is ultimately derived from the Sun, and our ability to rely on that energy to power our homes has been steadily increasing. The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Solar Energy Program has developed a plan to encourage Solar development on public lands. In addition to creating new green jobs, this plan should help to reduce climate change by reducing our dependence on Fossil Fuels. To minimize the impact this large-scale development project could have on the land, the BLM is focusin