Renewable Energy: Revered And Cherished

[Guest Ellie Talton]

The dependence of the world on fossil fuels for fulfillment of its energy demands is rising. There is an urgent need to curb this dependence by shifting to other sources of energy. One key alternate source of energy is the renewable energy. Renewable energy is a revered form of energy owing to its healthy effects on environment. As it is present in abundant amount in the universe, there is no risk of it getting over like the fossil fuels. Keeping aside the initial cost of investment, the renewable energy is also highly cost effective form of energy.

The renewable energy is cherished by the environmentalists as it does not emit any kind of gases on combustion like the fossil energy. Moreover, it helps in curbing global warming caused by the fossil fuels and thereby, saving the planet from ‘slow death’.

One of the main organizations endorsing the purpose of green energy is the world energy research. It enables the investors to invest in this lucrative field of energy and gain maximum returns over their investment.

[jdmidwest]

Did anybody click on that link?

[awhuber]

Did anybody click on that link?

You first...

[denjac]

I did. Talk about spam. Nothing there about reneable energy. Just an online trading site.

[Trout Commander]

www.worldtradesource dot com is the site it says if you hover over it.

[awhuber]

I did. Talk about spam. Nothing there about reneable energy. Just an online trading site.

Hey, I sell carbon credits if you want to feel good about driving around in your suv.

I also have a bridge over spring creek for sale.

[Phil Lilley]

Man, I hope the spammers are catching on . . . using real names to get thru me. One nice thing is that I can ban them - they can't re register using the same ip. That slows them down.

[jdmidwest]

If its Carbon Credits, it may be Al Gore trolling for money to support his defense fund regarding the Massause thingy he got caught in.

[Rob P]

I've taken a number of classes on installing my own solar system.

The economics are not there for me to do it myself.

Now that net-metering has taken over all 50 states, there is no more profit for the home owner.

Its a credit that's rolled over each month, and the credit expires at 1-year.

Payoff includes upfront costs, maintenance and upgrading.

Depending on what you want to supply, 25-50-100% grid, payback can be 15-25 years.

That might or doesn't include long term maintenance.

Watching technology, systems are being upgraded all the time, plus wind technology is improving.

New today will be 10% less efficient tomorrow thanks to science.

One of the basics we covered in classes was about maximizing your property before doing any type of alternative energy system.

Caulk everything, redo windows, weatherstrip doors, add insulation, power strips to shut off appliances, unplug everything to remove ghost usage.

Run a ceiling fan more vs the house AC, upgrade to an electronic thermostat.

Doing minor things can save you ~25% before you do anything related to a system.

Many think it will add to your house value.

New buyers might like the savings, but hate the maintenance.

Unless the EV system is in great shape, its like buying a house with an old pool..

Tax credits for a system are useful, if you have a contractor do all the work.

Do it your selfer might not get the credits, since a licensed company didn't sell you the hardware or do the labor.

Check your state laws before doing anything.

I'm not saying its bad, I'm saying its not for everyone.

It all depends on your lifestyle and current usage.