Posts tagged: kilowatt

Turning Your Home Into a Green Energy Power Plant

As a population, it seems that we are increasingly aware and concerned with environmental issues. Moreover, it seems like more and more of us and taking steps toward making our lives and our homes more environmentally friendly and energy efficient. There is a reason for this and because of that reason, you should consider turning [...]

Tuesday November 17th, 2009 in , , , | No Comments »

Wind turbine production would boost troubled manufacturing

The energy industry needs wind turbine manufacturers and the area’s troubled manufacturing sector, with under-used plants and skilled, but under-employed workers, should consider making the massive wind turbines that are popping up across Southern Ontario, says Great Lakes Wind Network director Ed Weston.

“This is a chance to tap into a hot market,” he said. “Wind development is a hot topic right now and

Wednesday September 2nd, 2009 in , , , , | 1 Comment »

Energy Quick Facts

by Dave Allan * Electric ovens consume the most amount of electricity, followed by microwaves and central air conditioning. * Accounting for only 5 percent of the world’s population, Americans consume 26 percent of the world’s energy. *A 1-kilowatt home solar system will prevent approximately 170 lbs. of coal from being burned, 300 lbs of [...]

Tuesday August 18th, 2009 in , , , | No Comments »