Alternative Fuel Information

Whether you’re curious about ethanol, natural gas, propane, hydrogen, biodiesel, electricity, methanol, or p-series fuel, the U.S. Department of Energy has the facts. The site provides an in depth analysis of each of these alternative fuels along with vehicle and pricing information. Using these alternative fuels in vehicles can generally reduce harmful pollutants and exhaust …

Tyson Foods to turn animal fat into fuel

Tyson Foods Inc., the world’s largest meat producer, announced Monday its second joint venture to make synthetic fuel out of leftover fat from beef, pork and chicken. In a time where fuel is key for our everyday lives, Tyson Foods Inc. is working to help with our ever growing fuel shortage by recycling something that …

Solar Panel Installation Tips

Notice obstructions to sunlight. Remove all items unnessary items or trim branches that may be blocking sunlight to your solar unit. Trace the path of the sun in the sky to determine if an object is casting a shadow over your solar photovoltaic panels. This site provides tips on actually installing the solar panels. It …

First Wind Turbine at Ski Resort

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, MA begins generating its own power today. Friday August 3, 2007, the blades of a GE 1.5 MW wind turbine caught the Berkshire breeze and began generating electricity to directly satisfy Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort’s electrical demands. With such a high demand for electricity, businesses are turning toward alternative …