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Question by Bill O: Alternative energy vs. drilling for more oil?
Is this a true statement?
If the US does more domestic oil drilling, the oil companies get richer.
If the US develops alternative energy (wind, solar, etc), this would create a whole new industry and create more new jobs.
Best answer:
Answer by Zach Twhy don’t we do both? drill for oil for short-term relief, while developing alternative energy for the long term.
the two aren’t mutually hostile situations, they can work with each other.
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Question by knickknackblue: Which is more energy efficient for home air conditioners?
Should I run it on auto and leave the fan off in between cycles, or will running the a/c fan keep it cooler and keep the compressor from running as much. If it matters the unit is brand new with a new thermostat.
Best answer:
Answer by Markrunning the fan with no cool air coming from the vents is kinda a waste of elec.
because the fan does not blow on your skin to make you feel cooler
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Question by debra c: How can I apply for a grant to make my old home more energy efficient?
I don’t want to apply to any of those companies that claim they can get the information on funding only to have to pay some type of fee to get the information, I think there is a federally funded program but I don’t know where to start.
Best answer:
Answer by Gerald SHere’s free site. Go to http://www.grants.gov for a list of government grants and how you can apply for them.
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Question by ahm: Is it more energy efficient to let the heat pump run all day?
My thermostat will start using the electric furnace if the target temperature is more than 2 degrees higher than the current temperature.
So,
Scenario 1: Set the temperature to 50 degrees during the day. Heat pump will barely work when temperature drops below 50. By 4:30, the electric furnace will run to bring temperature to 68 degrees then the heat pump will take over.
Scenario 2: Set the temperature to 66 degrees during the day. Heat pump will run almost all day to maintain 66 [...]
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Question by ziggyboy: What do you think is more efficient in harnessing wind power, a conventional wind turbine or a windbelt?
Whats more efficient in terms of power generation and maintenance, a wind turbine or a windbelt?
Best answer:
Answer by James Pwindturbine
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