Ultraviolet rays from the sun are the most powerful energy source available to most of the planet. As solar-electric technology races forward, nearly every open space on earth becomes a potential site for solar panel installation.

The most obvious locations for solar panels are roof tops and other open spaces. Although solar-electric conversion is not currently as efficient as wind power conversion, new discoveries in solar-electric power are making highly efficient solar panels possible.

Read more …

As energy costs continue to rise worldwide, people are thinking more about new ways to conserve energy resources and save money at the same time. There are many easy steps you can take to conserve energy at home. Here are a few ideas:

• Set your thermostat five (5) degrees cooler (or warmer) than usual and think about going five (5) degrees more when you are sleeping or no one is at home. When outside temperatures are mild, turn the heating or cooling unit off completely and open windows if possible. For convenience, you could install a 7-day programmable thermostat.

Read more …

The greenest cities in the world are those that actually implement as many environmentally responsible measures as possible. The face of the world’s cities is rapidly changing and it would be nearly impossible to accurately rank the greenest cities, since there are currently so many standards to measure by. Here is what some believe are the Top 5 Greenest Cities in the world to visit:

Read more …