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7 Factors Show Why Wind & Solar Are The 1st Choices

7 Factors Show Why #Wind & #Solar Are The 1st Choices #SolarEnergy #Chambana #Illinois #PowerSaver #GreenLiving

Discussions of electrical generation technologies frequently fall into the trap of considering a single factor. One way this occurs is with advocates of a specific legacy technology pointing out a single downside of wind or solar generation as if it’s a gotcha. This is equally true of wind and solar advocates who point at single-factor issues with nuclear or coal, as examples, making the…

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Natural Medicine: Affordable, Effective & Eco-friendly

#Natural #Medicine: #Affordable, Effective & #Eco-friendly #GoGreen #EcoFriendly #SaveEnergy #Chambana #Illinois #PowerSaver #GreenLiving

It seems like everyone is taking pharmaceuticals, and although they are effective, these drugs are finding their way into our drinking water. In 2008, an Associated Press investigation showed that mood stabilizers, sex hormones, antibiotics, etc, were found in at least 41 million Americans’ drinking water supplies. Because of this water quality issue, it’s important to acknowledge that many…

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US Solar Industry Could Catch Gold Fever From US Air Force

US #Solar #Industry Could Catch Gold Fever From #USAirForce #GoGreen #EcoFriendly #SolarEnergy #Chambana #Illinois #GreenLiving

The US Air Force Office of Scientific Research has been funding a flurry of gold nanoparticle projects at academic research centers around the country, and one of the future beneficiaries of all this activity could be the US solar industry.

More & Better Gold Nanoparticles

In the latest development, an AFOSR-supported research team at the University of Florida has fine-tuned the pathway by which…

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Eco-friendly Cleaning Products

#Eco-friendly #Cleaning #Products #GoGreen #EcoFriendly #SaveEnergy #SolarEnergy #Chambana #Illinois #PowerSaver #GreenLiving

It’s common to disinfect toilets, sinks, counters, etc. with bleach or other harsh chemicals that only leave behind a strong, unpleasant odor. Sometimes an odor so suffocating that it causes you to leave the sparkling room before you even get a chance to enjoy it. But cleaning products don’t have to be so assaultive to your body and surroundings.

A more natural way to clean is to use essential…

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The #EmpireStateBuilding: Brighter & #Greener - #GoGreen #SolarEnergy #Chambana #Illinois #PowerSaver #GreenLiving Yes, as of 2011, The Empire State Building, one of the world’s largest buildings has achieved the distinction of becoming the largest buyer of green renewable wind power.

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Google Going Solar

#Google Going #Solar - #GoGreen #EcoFriendly #SaveEnergy #SolarEnergy #Chambana #Illinois #PowerSaver #GreenLiving

In the largest solar panel system ever constructed in the US, Google Inc. is planning to incorporate 9,212 solar panels to power 30% of their Mountain View, California operations. EI Solutions, part of Energy Innovations Inc., will install these solar panels on four acres worth of roof and these panels will also be used as shading for cars. The panels will create 1.6 megawatts of energy, the same…

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Major automakers turn to Illinois startup for electric vehicle batteries

Major #automakers turn to #Illinois #startup for #electric #vehicle #batteries #GoGreen #EcoFriendly #Chambana #GreenLiving #electriccars

The Big Three automakers and the U.S. Department of Energy are banking on Illinois startup company SiNode Systems to help them develop the light, energy-dense batteries needed to accelerate the spread of electric vehicles, increasing the distance electric vehicles can drive between charges and making the technology more affordable.

In June, SiNode Systems was awarded a $4 million grantto work on…

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What Homebuyers Should Know About Solar Panels

What #Homebuyers Should Know About #SolarPanels . #SolarEnergy #SaveMoney #GoGreen #EnergySavingTips #Homeowners #Chambana #News

Consider these questions before buying a home with solar panels.

As Americans gain awareness about the financial and environmental cost of non-renewable energy sources, residential solar installations are increasing across the country. The Solar Energy Industries Association reports that the U.S. now has enough solar installations to power 5.7 million homes, with more than 1 million individual…

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Efficiency on the Rocks

#Efficiency on the Rocks #GoGreen #EPA #DOE #FoodService #SNAP #News #Chambana #Local #USA #EnergyNews #SaveMoney #Savings #Ice #Heat

Products being redesigned in light of new efficiency standards, refrigerant changes

The most commonly heard three-letter term in the ice machine business used to be “ice.” Now, it has been joined by “EPA” and “DOE,” which both are garnering as much attention as the actual end products.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in the process of phasing down a number of popular…

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15 Cheap Ways to Stay Cool This Summer

15 #Cheap Ways to #StayCool This #Summer #Hot #SaveMoney #MoneySavingTips #DrinkWater #BottledWater #GoGreen #Chambana

When the weather is hot and humid, turning on the air conditioner at full blast or sticking your head in the freezer sure feels nice – but neither is energy efficient or particularly frugal. The 15 ideas below, however, will help keep your temperature down without sending your electric bill up. 

1. Go to the library. 

The library is filled with free books, magazines, movies, Wi-Fi and,…

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5 reasons to air seal ,insulate your home and Rebate Info

5 reasons to #airseal #insulate your #home and #Rebate Info. #SaveMoney #FreeMoney #NiCorGas #Chambana #GoGreen

In addition to making your home more comfortable, sealing air leaks and adding insulation can also reduce your energy use which may lower your heating and cooling bills. Just like you wouldn’t go outside during winter without a coat, your home needs layers too protect itself against the cold too.

Air sealingis the process of sealing cracks and other sources of leaks in your home to prevent…

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Comparing smart thermostats and programmable thermostats

Comparing smart thermostats and programmable thermostats #SaveMoney #EcoFriendly #GoGreen #NiCorGas #Chambana

energySMART, a Nicor Gas program, provides the option of a programmable or smart thermostat as part of its rebate offerings and free home energy assessments. With no shortage of features, it is just a matter of selecting the better thermostat option to suit your needs.

As the name suggests, programmable thermostats allow you to program your home’s cooling and heating system. Smart thermostats are…

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Dense-Packing Walls

The walls of most old homes lack insulation of any kind. In many newer homes, the fiberglass insulation that has been installed has not been done so properly and is rendered ineffective. Furthermore, in most homes air flows steadily up and out through the walls like a radiator, carrying the money and energy you spent heating or cooling your home with it. In these instances, we strongly…

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6 Tips To Make Your Central Air Conditioner Operate More Efficiently

6 Tips To Make Your #Central Air Conditioner Operate More #Efficiently - #SummerCooling #Summer #GoGreen #SaveMoney

Here are 6 great ways to make your central air conditioner operate more efficiently:

1. CHANGE FILTERS OFTEN.

With central heating and air conditioning units, it is important to keep the air ducts flowing freely, and keep them free of any excess dust or dirt build-up. Over time, this build-up can become extreme and often lead to blocking the air conditioner vents.

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6 Tips To Make Your Central Air Conditioner Operate More Efficiently

6 Tips To Make Your #Central Air Conditioner Operate More #Efficiently - #SummerCooling #Summer #GoGreen #SaveMoney

Here are 6 great ways to make your central air conditioner operate more efficiently:

1. CHANGE FILTERS OFTEN.

With central heating and air conditioning units, it is important to keep the air ducts flowing freely, and keep them free of any excess dust or dirt build-up. Over time, this build-up can become extreme and often lead to blocking the air conditioner vents.

Check on this when you pay your…

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