There is widespread confusion between the terminology of geothermal energy and ground source heat pumps, also known by their acronym, GSHPs. This confusion is understandable when we consider that the two terms are used almost interchangeably, particularly in North America. There is also a true similarity between the two energy solutions in that both harness…
When it comes to making your home self-sustainable, the first concept that goes through most people’s minds are solar panels. However, there’s another way to make your home produce solar energy – the concept of solar roof tiles, also known as solar shingles. So, what exactly are solar roof tiles? Solar roof tiles (or solar…
With electricity prices expected to rise over the coming years, homeowners are searching for ways to save on utility bills. As trends are shifting towards incorporating sustainable energy sources into daily life, many are considering investing in solar energy. Not only does it provide a way to reduce the expense on bills, but it can…
This year, the world will see the highest rates of electronic waste in history. Unfortunately, our infrastructure for dealing with e-waste has not caught up to the rapid growth and innovation of the modern electronics industry. As a responsible consumer, it is important to do your part and prevent old electronics from becoming hazardous electronic…
The New Jersey Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) Program Subsidies are often the way used to encourage the growth of the Solar Photovoltaic industry. Governments all over the globe have introduced them in order to stimulate the use of abundant renewable energy, and it has worked. The global capacity of solar PV has grown from…
A common misconception is that solar panels produce very little energy, or no energy at all during the cold, snowy winter months. However, this just isn’t the case. Solar panels still produce energy during the winter, even if you live in an area that is cold or snowy. Of course, snow will reduce solar energy…
Electric cars are predicted to be the next disruptive market force for transportation and technology. They have the potential to revolutionize how energy is used, created and redirected. Electric cars are one solution to the negative environmental impact of conventional cars. However, they have also proven to have many more benefits to society. The advent…
As the human population of planet earth continues to grow, we impact our environment more and more. Greater volumes of waste, higher demand for food and water, and increasing population pressures are just some of the concerns for people of the future, and there is a growing pressure on ecologists to investigate the impact of…
Electronic waste (e-waste) is discarded electrical or electronic devices. Improper disposal and processing of this waste can lead to adverse human and environmental damages. There are now more gadgets than the number of people around the world.