Vortex Hydro Energy – Open Water Test

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Joe Holden, Inventor of the first afterburner for Jet Engines at Rolls Royce, applies his knowledge to Sustainable Energy. He shows us a Min Hydro Plant that uses his proprietary “Compression Tube” technology that can make a meter squared hydro plant to power 100 homes.
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Thoreauvian simple living: unelectrified, timeless tiny home

Seven years ago Diana and Michael Lorence moved to a 12-foot-square home without electricity in the coastal mountains of Northern California. They’re not back-to-the-land types- they’re not growing their own food, nor raising animals-, but, like Thoreau, they were looking for a place where they could get away from the noise of society and focus on their inner lives. For nearly 30 years they have lived in tiny houses, often in guest homes, though their current abode is the smallest and most fitting their needs. It was designed by Michael based on their experiences living in nearly 20 tiny homes [...]

Which is better for a new house, add a geothermal system OR solar system to save energy?

Question by 【  ⌣̈  】: Which is better for a new house, add a geothermal system OR solar system to save energy?
If the house is more than 20 years old, would there be any difference?

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Answer by adavielI guess you mean solar thermal, for hot water ?
Probably depends where you live. Further north, with less sunshine, geothermal is going to win particularly if you live near hot rocks like Iceland.

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Ken Allred asks about Geothermal Energy for Home Heating

Ken Allred, MLA for St. Albert, asks a question about Geothermal Energy for Home Heating in the Alberta Legislature on November 16, 2009

Should we learn to conserve our energy better, or should we develop and use alternative energy sources?

Question by perucho1990: Should we learn to conserve our energy better, or should we develop and use alternative energy sources?
Decide which type of alternative energy resource would be best used in your area of the state or country. Include the state and the general area of the state that you live in.

Tell what resource you think would be best used to replace some of the fossil fuel

Best answer:

Answer by jim mWhat should be done is apply good engineering. The energy and polution problem are linked and can be fixed if good engineering was in use.

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How can I upgrade my home with solar power or geothermal energy with a limited budget?

by Ron Sombilon Gallery

Question by mickey_0531: How can I upgrade my home with solar power or geothermal energy with a limited budget?
Roof gets sun 6am to 8pm in the summer and about 7am to 6pm in the winter. FULL SUN!!!!!

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Answer by Earl YThis is the same information that I gave another individual, as to the cost of 100% solar. (see below)

Where you live are there incentives for installing solar, is there a net exchange with the utility company? Use these incentives.

If your budget is limited, you can install panels in phases. 25%, 10%, whatever you can safely [...]

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