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Options for Solar Power at Home Created: Saturday, July 28, 2012 Updated: Sunday, July 29, 2012
A brief overview of ways you can use solar power at home.
Where Can I Get Electricity? Created: Saturday, July 21, 2012 Updated: Sunday, July 29, 2012
U.S. homeowners may consume electricity from four general sources, depending on where and how they live.
Introduction to Biodiesel Created: Saturday, June 30, 2012 Updated: Sunday, July 29, 2012
Guest author Dr. Amit Sarin provides a brief introduction to biodiesel.
Power Sources Created: Sunday, March 13, 2011 Updated: Sunday, July 29, 2012
Power Sources - Fossil fuels, renewable energy, and other energy resources for power generation.
Natural gas pipelines in Texas Barnett Shale Created: Sunday, April 24, 2011 Updated: Sunday, July 29, 2012
Natural gas pipelines in Texas Barnett Shale
Gas shale drilling and hydraulic fracturing Created: Monday, February 07, 2011 Updated: Sunday, July 29, 2012
Images from gas shale drilling and hydraulic fracturing in North Texas.
Solar Water Heating Systems for Homes Created: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Updated: Saturday, July 28, 2012
An introduction to solar water heating systems for residential (domestic) use.
Solar Collectors for Residential Hot Water Created: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Updated: Saturday, July 28, 2012
Solar Collectors for Residential Hot Water
Pros and Cons of Solar Power for Home Use Created: Saturday, July 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, July 28, 2012
Pros and cons of photovoltaics and solar power for home use
September 2012 Energy Conferences Created: Saturday, July 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, July 28, 2012
Listing of energy conferences scheduled for September 2012.
How to Build a Wind Farm Created: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Thinking About Building a Wind Farm
Installing Renewable Energy Systems Created: Sunday, June 17, 2012 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
PV solar systems and other renewable systems should follow guidelines from National Electrical Code (NEC).
Three Generations of Nuclear Power Plants in the U.S. Created: Sunday, May 27, 2012 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Three generations of nuclear power plants in the U.S.
Crude Oil Basics Created: Saturday, April 14, 2012 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Liquid petroleum, or
Four Types of Geothermal Subsystems Created: Saturday, March 17, 2012 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Four Types of Geothermal Subsystems - Closed-loop and open-loop Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) Systems
Six Emerging Green Energy Careers Created: Thursday, January 05, 2012 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Job opportunities for mid-level professionals in the green energy sector.
Solar Electric Vehicles for High School DIYers Created: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Members of the Electric Auto Association encouraged school students from Bonham, Texas, to convert internal combustion vehicles to electric power with solar charging.
Best Management Practices for Shale Gas Industry - Air & Water Created: Thursday, January 05, 2012 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Best Management Practices for Shale Gas Industry - Air & Water
How do I report an environmental violation? Created: Sunday, December 12, 2010 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Report an oil spill or environmental hazard to U.S. government officials.
Getting Involved with Energy Regulation Created: Sunday, December 12, 2010 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Getting Involved with Energy Regulation - Public Participation - Emergency Response.
Best Management Practices for Shale Gas Industry - Land, Workers, & Community Created: Sunday, January 15, 2012 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Best Management Practices for Shale Gas Industry - Land, Workers, & Community
Rise of U.S. Shale Gas Production - An Introduction Created: Saturday, December 10, 2011 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
An introduction to the Rise of U.S. shale gas production
How do I report an oil spill emergency? Created: Sunday, December 12, 2010 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Report an oil spill through the National Response Center
Who Regulates Energy in the U.S.? Created: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Federal Agencies That Regulate the Energy Industry and Electricity Industry in the U.S.
Introduction to Nuclear Power Created: Saturday, November 12, 2011 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Introduction to nuclear power and nuclear reactors.
Best Practices for Wind Energy Integration Created: Monday, October 17, 2011 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
DOE-sponsored study suggests best practices for wind power integration into the electric grid.
All Coal is Not Created Equal Created: Friday, September 16, 2011 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Types of coal are ranked by energy, carbon content, and usage.
Hydraulic Fracturing Created: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Natural gas drillers use hydraulic fracturing techniques.
Energy Integration Created: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Description of energy integration.
U.S. Military Relies on Solar Power Created: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
US Department of Defense Relies on Solar Power
What is a Smart Grid? Created: Sunday, October 17, 2010 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Explanation of smart grids.
U.S. Military Supports Renewable Energy Created: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012
U.S. Military Supports Renewable Energy