Radiant energy is produced by electromagnetic waves and is used for solar energy, heating and lighting. This type of energy is perhaps most commonly used with floor heating systems for homes. One of the benefits of radiant energy is that electromagnetic waves can be reflected, allowing them to be redirected. When radiant energy reaches an...
Energy Alternatives
Strides are being made in the field of alternative energy, and some methods are becoming more mainstream and affordable. Read about the various types of alternative energy, like wind, solar, hydroelectric and more, along with their pros and cons.
The question of whether nuclear reactors are safe has been asked to nuclear energy officials throughout the world in the aftermath of the nuclear disaster in Japan that followed the earthquake and tsunami in March, 2011. In the United States, a number of voices of concern have emerged. However, many officials have insisted that Japan’s...
Green power is the use of energy sources that have little or no negative impact on the environment. With so much attention to the individual carbon dioxide footprints created by homes and businesses, green power relies on alternative energy that can be created and used without creating noxious pollutants. If you are considering turning your...
The Nuclear Energy Institute is a lobbying group in the United States with the goal of developing policies on regulatory and legislative issues that affect the nuclear industry. The Institute serves as a unified industry voice before various political bodies such as the U.S. Congress and federal regulators. The parts of the nuclear industry that...
Getting solar panels for your home is something that thousands of homeowners in the United States have already decided to do. The panels are generally installed on the roof of a home and convert direct sunlight into electricity that can substantially reduce utility bills. Advantages of Solar Panels for Your Home Choosing to install solar...
If you want to save money and energy at the same time, consider installing a timer on your water heater to turn it off when you don’t use hot water, and during times when your utility charges the most for electricity. Here’s how you can save money. Install a Timer on Your Electric Water Heater...
Natural gas comes mostly from coal deposits and oil wells, it naturally occurs around these deposits. A little bit comes from synthetic gas, landfill gas, and some biogas sources, such as coal-derived gas. Natural gas is a mixture of hydrocarbons, made up mostly of methane. When it comes through a pipeline, it is mixed with...
Hydrogen is an attractive alternative fuel because it is available in inexhaustible quantities. Renewable fuel sources can relieve the dependence and cost of searching for and producing fossil fuels. In fact, hydrogen already is harnessed and used as a fuel source, although there is tremendous room for growth in the United States and elsewhere. According...
Water conservation is another way to save energy and lower your bills, as well. There are some surprisingly easy ways to save water all around the house, that will lower your water use, and chances are you won’t even notice them. Install low-flow aerators on your faucets and on your showerheads, to reduce the flow...
Solar water heaters use the energy of the sun to heat water for households or businesses. Solar water heaters lower energy costs, are less of a burden on the environment, and are subject to tax rebates and incentives. Types of solar heating systems There are four basic types of water heating systems that are combined:...