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Feb 21, 2010, An Alternative Fuel Car - Is It For You?
Having an alternative fuel car is easier than you think. Perhaps cheaper too. You need to know what alternative fuel is available where you live first.
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Feb 21, 2010, The Advantage Of Renewable Energy... And More!
One advantage of renewable energy is the more sustainable use of finite sources of energy. But there are also less obvious advantages.
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Feb 21, 2010, Advantages Of Nuclear Energy. Can Nuclear Energy Save Us From Global Warming?
There are advantages of nuclear energy as there are challenges. Can nuclear energy be part of the solution to global warming or is nuclear radiation an even greater problem?
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Feb 19, 2010, Nuclear Energy Advantages Against Global Warming?
Are nuclear energy advantages the way out of the effects of global warming? What do you think? The nuclear energy debate is hot!
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Feb 19, 2010, What Is Solar Energy? More Than You Probably Think!
What is solar energy, you ask? Click here and read what this friendly giant up there does for us.
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Feb 19, 2010, The advantages of solar energy. What are they?
Learn about the many advantages to solar energy. Knowing the advantages of solar energy will better equip you to look at implementing those systems and practices that suit you best.
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Feb 19, 2010, What Advantage Of Biomass Energy DoYou Know Of?
One advantage of biomass energy is its availability compared to fossil fuels as a finite resource. But of course there are more advantages.
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Feb 17, 2010, portable solar panels
Development of portable solar panels that are trailer mounted and available for remote off-grid usage? -- Mmmm. Interesting. Do these not exist already?
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Feb 17, 2010, Development of new Solar product line grant needed !
Can you provide a suggested grant source for the development of a new product line for use in the solar photovoltaics market. We are classified as a small
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Feb 17, 2010, Homeowner's Association Solar or Photovoltaic grants
I am president of a Homeowners Association in Colorado. Our neighborhood includes a small, shallow lake that has been designated a Natural Area by the
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Feb 17, 2010, Feasibility study grant for a small wind turbine - Rhode Island?
Any ideas about the best source of grant funding for a FEASIBILITY STUDY for a small wind turbine (Help others! Report your project's success or otherwisehere
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Feb 17, 2010, Solar Grants for Non Profits in DC
Are there grants for installing solar power for non-profits in DC? --- We find no grants but the Federal Loan Program extends loans for such purposes,
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Feb 17, 2010, I have invented a fully electric vehicle that NEVER needs to be plugged in, it has an infinite mile range
My name is Benjamin, I've been designing my vehicle for the last four years. all you have to do is hit the accelerator and go (also change gears every
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Feb 14, 2010, Energy Auditors Training - DIY?
I have spent a lot of time going to different websites and trying to find the best way to get trained as an energy auditor. BPI, RESNET, Denby, etc.
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Feb 14, 2010, Insurance for energy auditors?
I have read of a requirement for energy auditors to have insurance for public liability if they certify a home for the federal tax credit for energy efficient
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Feb 14, 2010, Green Careers Training Forum
The Green Careers Training Forum is the place where you find out what green career is best for you, what training is on offer and where the green training experts answer your questions.
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Feb 14, 2010, Energy Audits For Better Business Profits
Energy audits for businesses should not just be thought of as saving energy, but as a means towards significant growth in your profits.
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Feb 14, 2010, Home Energy Audit Training – For The Best Of Green Jobs
A home energy audit can save 30% on bills and emissions and is in a fast growing industry. Energy audit certification could launch your green career.
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Feb 4, 2010, Green Jobs - Here To Stay
Green jobs galore due to climate change and economic stimulus packages. Find out where they are and who offers a local job. Or post a vacancy!
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Jan 28, 2010, Solar Energy Grant Tips On Finding And Receiving Your Renewable Energy Grant
Here are some solar energy grant tips and tools to find renewable energy grants to suit your purpose, as well as save money by saving energy.
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Jan 28, 2010, Australian Solar Energy Grants
Solar energy grants in Australia - An overview.
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Jan 28, 2010, Your Solar Battery Charger - What You Need To Know
A solar battery charger can recharge your camera, mobile phone, AA batteries or car batteries. Yes, solar energy comes free from the sun but, like everything, it's not perfect.
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Jan 28, 2010, Solar Energy Grants - A Living Database
Governments everywhere offer all kinds of solar energy grants. They cover solar water heating, photovoltaic energy, hybrid cars, wind turbines and more. Want to know how to find them?
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Jan 19, 2010, Locating green job trainers in Northwest Florida?
My organization wishes to direct our customers who are seeking jobs to 'green' trainers in our local area of Escambia County Florida. Is there a list
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Jan 14, 2010, Renewable Energy Grants - Your Living Database
The Renewable Energy Grants Living Database houses the collective knowledge of those seeking and finding renewable energy grants. why not add your contribution...
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Jan 8, 2010, Koyaanisqatsi
Made in 1982, directed by Godfrey Reggio with music composed by Philip Glass, long before sustainability gained its modern meaning, the title is a
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Jan 8, 2010, Looking for a grant to install solar equipment on a business building
I'm looking for a grant to install solar equipment on a historic commercial building in Sacramento, CA. The location and orientation of the roof is
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Jan 6, 2010, Solar energy grants for non-profit animal shelter
I volunteer for my local humane society in West Tennessee. We are trying to launch a capital campaign to build a new building that will include solar
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Jan 6, 2010, solar panel business
Are there grants to start a solar panel business? ----- Many people are asking this question and searches meet with little success. the best way to
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Jan 6, 2010, Wind Energy Grants
I need to know where and how to apply for a grant to install a wind turbine for my home. -------- A DSIRE search revealed only income tax incentives
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Jan 6, 2010, global warming
god made globe man made global
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Jan 6, 2010, The Age of Stupid [DVD]
Eye opening!!
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Jan 6, 2010, Cold Fusion
What happened with the talk of Cold Fusion which aired on 60 minutes earlier this year. Seemed to get very quiet about it shortly thereafter. Should
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Dec 21, 2009, Solar energy grants
I want to find out as to where I can find grant money for solar panel. ---- Try the search function in the DSIRE database, links to which you can find
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Dec 17, 2009, Green Ecards To Change Your Mind
These free ecards are green ecards. They can inspire you, cause you to be thankful, or spur you into action. Sending such free ecards may help your recipient feel good.
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Dec 14, 2009, How can I get government assistance for solar energy for my home?
I would love to put solar energy on my house to help with electric bills, which I am having problems affording since I am elderly. Who and how can I
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Dec 14, 2009, Nuclear power plants now!
Nothing is more safer, more environmentally responsible and more efficient than nuclear. Build these power plants now so we can all have electric
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Dec 11, 2009, Portable solar powered light plant with LED lighting development grant
I have developed a solar light plant to replace the existing gas powered lighting plants for construction and highway work sites. This unit uses
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Dec 11, 2009, Small business grants
What type of grants are available for small businesses that want to develop a solar product to resell? ------------ Hi Herb, Your best avenue of
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Dec 11, 2009, Solar energy grants for public school
We would like to start a curriculum and program utilizing students to build photovoltaic cells and solar panels and to start a green employment and
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Dec 11, 2009, Nuclear waste is effecting our planet.
Nuclear waste now is being put deep into the earth in concrete blocks full of nuclear waste. Who's Brillant idea was that? Did no one think that the
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Nov 28, 2009, solar chargers manufacturing grants
I need information on solar chargers for mobile devices (examples: phones, cameras, mp3 players) and would like to know if there are grants to
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Nov 25, 2009, solar panels for coffee shop in TN USA
I am looking for a grant for a coffee shop that wants to install solar panels and get off the grid. We are located in Memphis TN....any suggestions?
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Nov 24, 2009, New Nuclear Build in Britain
With a growing energy gap looming over the next decade, the UK government is driving forward with new nuclear build to replace the retiring fleet of
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Nov 24, 2009, Church Grants For Geothermal Heating and solar enrgy?
Is there any Grants for Geothermal Heating and solar energy for churches to help install on their building? ----- Jeff, Our search on DSIRE did not
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Nov 24, 2009, Looking for Grant to develop and manufacture fully portable renewable energy supply.
I have designed a unique fully portable 5kw-15kw renewable power supply. It would be useful for applications off the grid as well as powering homes,
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Nov 24, 2009, Desert solar power
My family and I own, free and clear 160 acres of California desert property. We are seeking a partnership with a solar power manufacturing firm to
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Nov 24, 2009, Private individual interested in forming small business aimed at...
Hello, I represent a private individual interested in forming a small business aimed at rural alternative/solar energy systems. I've looked around
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Nov 24, 2009, start up grants for solar installation company
Where can I find info on grant for start up of an installation company. --------- Grants and incentives depend on where you are located, your
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Nov 14, 2009, Need help for Sustainable Energy Laboratory at Cal Poly (SLO)
I’m a Student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. I work for the Electrical Power Institute (EPI) on campus. EPI is established to serve as an interface
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