There are many ways a homeowner can save money by utilizing the sun’s natural resources, and here are some benefits of incorporating basic passive solar elements into a new or existing home. New construction can benefit by taking advantage of many different passive solar house plans.
‘Investing in Renewable Energy’
Is Nuclear Energy Really the Solution?
December 27th, 2011 
Tushar Mathur As the planet’s reserves of fossil fuels run ever lower, the quest for a viable alternative to oil, coal and gas (the three main stays of our current energy usage) becomes increasingly pressing.
Although, nuclear power stations have been used since the 1950’s to produce electricity, they have never been widely employed, compared to traditional power stations.
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How to Calculate the True Cost of Solar Panels
November 3rd, 2011 Tushar Mathur Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past ten years, you’ve probably heard of solar panels. But recently, you may have heard even more chatter about this potential energy source. With the environmental and financial cost of other power sources going up and solar panel cost going down, it isn’t surprising that they’ve exploded in popularity in the last few years.
Eco-Friendly Projects That Make For Great Home Improvements
July 27th, 2011 Tushar Mathur People are beginning to understand the impact they have on their environment. Just a couple decades ago, this fringe movement that underscored the importance of taking our effects on the environment into account, has now become more mainstream than ever before. If you’re looking for projects that you can do around the house that can positively impact your budget and the environment, here’s a list of some of the options available to you:
Monitor Water Consumption
Consider how much water we use on a daily basis.
Investors in Renewable Energy Must Accept Long-Term Payoff Horizons
May 6th, 2011 Tushar Mathur 
The price of oil crossed the psychological barrier of “$100/barrel” in April, and, as it continues to rise, so do the hopes for renewable energy initiatives. It is a foregone conclusion that our world must break away from its dependence on fossil fuels as its primary source for energy, but in the absence of a clearly defined global strategy, the effort will take decades to reach material success.
Peak Oil Could Boost Demand For Short Term Car Insurance
February 21st, 2011 Tushar Mathur The World Will Run Out of Oil By 2036.
The number of hybrid and all electric vehicles on the horizon is a sign of the auto industry’s response to the inevitable consequences of peak oil production. The more optimistic estimates forecast that to be 2020 or later while pessimists suggest that the peak has already occurred. Saudi reserves may not as bountiful as they are supposedly thought to be! A leaked Wikileaks cable from a diplomat working for the Bush administration indicated that the US was alerted to the fact that that oil reserves in Saudi Arabia were likely to have been “overestimated” as early as 2007. Former Executive Vice President for Exploration and Production at Saudi Armco, Dr.
Who Pays For UK’s Alternative Energy Future?
December 24th, 2010 Tushar Mathur The Lib-Tory coalition government plans to fix prices for electricity in an effort to persuade the private sector to invest in new, alternative, and low-carbon forms of energy generation. The aim of this price guarantee is to ensure the UK has the electricity generating capacity it needs while still meeting climate change targets. About a quarter of the ageing coal fired and nuclear power stations will reach the end of their operational life in the next ten years. Roughly half will have to go due tightening environmental regulations and many of Britain’s ageing nuclear plants have simply got to be decommissioned and shut down.
Investing in Solar Energy: San Diego
November 15th, 2010 Tushar Mathur Solar energy plays a key part in the world’s move toward green energy. For those interested in investing in solar, San Diego offers many advantages due to its clear, sunny climate.
The advantages of solar energy include the fact that it is renewable, unlike other energy sources like petroleum and coal.
Heat Pumps – Environment Friendly Energy Solution
April 16th, 2010 Tushar Mathur Heat pump can be called a ‘Green Device’. It is a device used to transfer heat from one place to another by using energy source.
Heat Pumps find application in both heating and cooling machines like air conditioners and refrigerators, and heating furnaces.
Heat Pumps are basically Heat engines.
Various Renewable Sources of Energy
April 8th, 2010 Tushar Mathur As the name suggests renewable sources of energy are the energy resources, which are replenishable. They do not get exhausted.
Presently vast use of non-replenishable sources like coal, gasoline, petrol, etc is prevalent. Their reserves are already on decline. They are also threatening our environment.
