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		<title>?Alternative Energy Sources For Oil</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The recent increase in gasoline and heating oil prices has led many to research alternative energy sources for oil. There is also a great concern over greenhouse gases emitted from using fossil fuels as well as increasing alarm over the dwindling supply of those fossil fuels as well as a strong desire not to be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The recent increase in gasoline and heating oil prices has led many to research alternative energy sources for oil.  There is also a great concern over greenhouse gases emitted from using fossil fuels as well as increasing alarm over the dwindling supply of those fossil fuels as well as a strong desire not to be dependent on hostile foreign nations for fuel supplies.  There is a strong push for alternative energy sources of oil to be developed and put into use on a nation wide scale.  Alternative energy is defined as energy that is obtained from the sun, wind, and waves or other natural sources.  It is a non-polluting source of energy, is renewable and has a low impact on the environment.</p>
<p>Biotechnology has been instrumental in developing and implementing a viable option to meet the need for alternative energy sources for oil.  Biomass is an organic material made from plants and animals that comes from agricultural and forestry residue, municipal and industrial wastes, and terrestrial and aquatic crops grown specifically for energy.  Biomass can be converted to energy and can be used as an alternative to petroleum.  It is renewable and uses environmentally friendly technology.    Bio-fuel is any fuel produced by turning the raw materials of the starch and cellulite into a useable form.  They are then turned into transportation fuels such as methanol, biodiesel, ethanol, bio-crude, and methane by using a biochemical and a thermo chemical process.</p>
<p>Ethanol, also called ethyl or grain alcohol, is the most widely used bio-fuel and is used as an alternative energy source for oil products, specifically gasoline.  It can also be used to boost, or enhance the octave level in a vehicle.  Ethanol is an alcohol based fuel made from sugars and starches found in corn, grain sorghum and wheat by using a fermentation and distillation process.  It provides one of the most usable alternative energy sources for oil.  There have also been many innovations for vehicles that use alternative energy sources for oil including sustainable vehicles using flexible fuels as well as hybrid vehicles and FC vehicles.</p>
<p>Bio-diesel is another alternative energy source for oil.  Bio-diesel is a clean burning alternative fuel derived from new and used vegetable oils and animal fats.  It is simple to use, nontoxic, biodegradable and sulfur free with no noxious odors.  Alternative energy sources for oil are the wave of the future.  There have been many advances in recent years and with new advances in technology it may not be long until all vehicles are running predominantly with alternative energy sources for oil.</p>

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		<title>?Alternative Energy Sources For Oil</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The recent increase in gasoline and heating oil prices has led many to research alternative energy sources for oil.  There is also a great concern over greenhouse gases emitted from using fossil fuels as well as increasing alarm over the dwindling supply of those fossil fuels as well as a strong desire not to be dependent on hostile foreign nations for fuel supplies.  There is a strong push for alternative energy sources of oil to be developed and put into use on a nation wide scale.  Alternative energy is defined as energy that is obtained from the sun, wind, and waves or other natural sources.  It is a non-polluting source of energy, is renewable and has a low impact on the environment.</p>
<p>Biotechnology has been instrumental in developing and implementing a viable option to meet the need for alternative energy sources for oil.  Biomass is an organic material made from plants and animals that comes from agricultural and forestry residue, municipal and industrial wastes, and terrestrial and aquatic crops grown specifically for energy.  Biomass can be converted to energy and can be used as an alternative to petroleum.  It is renewable and uses environmentally friendly technology.    Bio-fuel is any fuel produced by turning the raw materials of the starch and cellulite into a useable form.  They are then turned into transportation fuels such as methanol, biodiesel, ethanol, bio-crude, and methane by using a biochemical and a thermo chemical process.</p>
<p>Ethanol, also called ethyl or grain alcohol, is the most widely used bio-fuel and is used as an alternative energy source for oil products, specifically gasoline.  It can also be used to boost, or enhance the octave level in a vehicle.  Ethanol is an alcohol based fuel made from sugars and starches found in corn, grain sorghum and wheat by using a fermentation and distillation process.  It provides one of the most usable alternative energy sources for oil.  There have also been many innovations for vehicles that use alternative energy sources for oil including sustainable vehicles using flexible fuels as well as hybrid vehicles and FC vehicles.</p>
<p>Bio-diesel is another alternative energy source for oil.  Bio-diesel is a clean burning alternative fuel derived from new and used vegetable oils and animal fats.  It is simple to use, nontoxic, biodegradable and sulfur free with no noxious odors.  Alternative energy sources for oil are the wave of the future.  There have been many advances in recent years and with new advances in technology it may not be long until all vehicles are running predominantly with alternative energy sources for oil.</p>

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		<description><![CDATA[Due to the rising cost of gasoline and heating oils and the diminishing supply of fossil fuels as well as concern over our dependence on foreign oils many people are turning to biotechnology in alternative energy resources as a viable option for supplying fuel. Biomass is a result of biotechnology in alternative energy resources. Biomass [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Due to the rising cost of gasoline and heating oils and the diminishing supply of fossil fuels as well as concern over our dependence on foreign oils many people are turning to biotechnology in alternative energy resources as a viable option for supplying fuel.  Biomass is a result of biotechnology in alternative energy resources.  </p>
<p>Biomass is organic material made from plants or animals and comes from agricultural and forestry residue, municipal and industrial wastes and terrestrial and aquatic crops grown specifically for energy purposes.  Biomass can be converted to energy and used as an alternative to petroleum.  It is a renewable resource and is evenly distributed over the Earth.  The use of biomass in biotechnology in alternative energy utilizes environmentally friendly technology as well.  Paper mills produce the most residue used in biomass as a means of biotechnology in alternative energy resources to generate electricity and power.  Ethanol and biodiesel are derived from agricultural crops such as corn and soy and are on the rise in use.  </p>
<p>Bio-fuel is defined as any fuel that is generated from biomass.  Soybeans and corn are currently being grown specifically to be used to make biomass fuels  The use of biotechnology in alternative energy resources has allowed for many bio-fuels to be discovered from using biomass including ethanol, methanol, biodiesel, biocrade and methane.  These bio-fuels are produced by turning the raw material of the starch and cellulose into a usable form o.  They are then made into transportation fuels by a biochemical or thermo chemical process.  Of all the bio-fuels available ethanol is the most widely used and is an excellent alternative to gasoline.  It is also used to boost the octane level and reduce pollution.  Ethanol is an alcohol based fuel made from sugars and starch found in corn, grain sorghum and wheat by fermentation and a distillation process.</p>
<p>Biotechnology in alternative energy resources has also uncovered bio-power, which uses biomass to generate electricity using technologies such as direct firing and co-firing, gasification, pyrolysis and anaerobic digestions.  In the direct firing method the biomass is burned to produce steam which drives a turbine that turns a generator to convert power to electricity.  There is currently enough bio-mass available to replace 30% of all current gasoline consumption.  The use of biotechnology in alternative energy resources has indeed turned up a great many options for our future to reduce dependence on foreign oil and become more self sufficient and environmentally friendly.  Using biotechnology in alternative energy resources may be the wave of the future and could very well power to cars and homes of the future.</p>

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		<title>?Renewable Energy Alternative to Fossil Fuels</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:12:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The recent increase in gas and oil prices has led many people to seek out energy alternatives to fossil fuels. Energy alternatives can be found in the form of solar power, wind power, geothermal power, hydro power, and wave power. Alternative energy is defined as energy that is renewable and is obtained from the sun, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The recent increase in gas and oil prices has led many people to seek out energy alternatives to fossil fuels.  Energy alternatives can be found in the form of solar power, wind power, geothermal power, hydro power, and wave power.  Alternative energy is defined as energy that is renewable and is obtained from the sun, wind, waves or other naturally occurring sources, in contrast to fossil fuels such as oil and gas which are not renewable and will one day run out.  There has been increasing concern and alarm in recent years about the supply of fossil fuels running out.  Since it is not renewable it will be gone one day and therefore energy alternatives must be developed and put into place before that happens.</p>
<p>The sun is an excellent energy alternative to traditional electricity.  The sun generates an enormous amount of power and energy that can be harnessed using photovoltaic panels.  Photovoltaic panels are best installed on south facing roofs that receive plenty of sunlight.  Solar panels can be installed for an entire house, or on a smaller level they can be used for heating a pool, running a few appliances, or charging batteries.  The wind also provides an energy alternative that is readily available.  People have been harnessing the power of the wind to produce electricity for centuries.  The triple bladed wind mills available today have advanced technology to make them an even more efficient energy alternative.  Because wind mills have few moving parts, they require very little maintenance and are easy to keep up.  Geothermal power is an energy alternative that uses the heat from beneath the Earth’s surface and heat which is collected from the atmosphere and oceans to generate electricity.</p>
<p>Biotechnology has also provided us with an energy alternative to petroleum and gas.  Biomass is organic material made from plants or animal.  Domestic biomass comes from agricultural and forestry residue as well as municipal and industrial wastes.  The field of biomass is very exciting as biomass can be converted to energy and used as alternative to petroleum.  Paper mills produce the most residue that can be turned into an energy alternative for electricity and power.  Bio fuels such as methanol, ethanol, biodiesel, bio crude and methane are also produced from biomass.  Bio fuels are generated by turning the raw materials of corn and soybeans starches and cellulose into a useable form which is made into transportation fuels by a biochemical or thermo chemical process.  Bio diesel is a clean burning energy alternative fule that is derived from new and used vegetable oils and animal fats.  Vehicles are also being designed to run on the energy alternative fuels that are produced through biomass.</p>

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		<title>?Renewable Energy Alternative to Fossil Fuels</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:12:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The recent increase in gas and oil prices has led many people to seek out energy alternatives to fossil fuels. Energy alternatives can be found in the form of solar power, wind power, geothermal power, hydro power, and wave power. Alternative energy is defined as energy that is renewable and is obtained from the sun, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The recent increase in gas and oil prices has led many people to seek out energy alternatives to fossil fuels.  Energy alternatives can be found in the form of solar power, wind power, geothermal power, hydro power, and wave power.  Alternative energy is defined as energy that is renewable and is obtained from the sun, wind, waves or other naturally occurring sources, in contrast to fossil fuels such as oil and gas which are not renewable and will one day run out.  There has been increasing concern and alarm in recent years about the supply of fossil fuels running out.  Since it is not renewable it will be gone one day and therefore energy alternatives must be developed and put into place before that happens.</p>
<p>The sun is an excellent energy alternative to traditional electricity.  The sun generates an enormous amount of power and energy that can be harnessed using photovoltaic panels.  Photovoltaic panels are best installed on south facing roofs that receive plenty of sunlight.  Solar panels can be installed for an entire house, or on a smaller level they can be used for heating a pool, running a few appliances, or charging batteries.  The wind also provides an energy alternative that is readily available.  People have been harnessing the power of the wind to produce electricity for centuries.  The triple bladed wind mills available today have advanced technology to make them an even more efficient energy alternative.  Because wind mills have few moving parts, they require very little maintenance and are easy to keep up.  Geothermal power is an energy alternative that uses the heat from beneath the Earth’s surface and heat which is collected from the atmosphere and oceans to generate electricity.</p>
<p>Biotechnology has also provided us with an energy alternative to petroleum and gas.  Biomass is organic material made from plants or animal.  Domestic biomass comes from agricultural and forestry residue as well as municipal and industrial wastes.  The field of biomass is very exciting as biomass can be converted to energy and used as alternative to petroleum.  Paper mills produce the most residue that can be turned into an energy alternative for electricity and power.  Bio fuels such as methanol, ethanol, biodiesel, bio crude and methane are also produced from biomass.  Bio fuels are generated by turning the raw materials of corn and soybeans starches and cellulose into a useable form which is made into transportation fuels by a biochemical or thermo chemical process.  Bio diesel is a clean burning energy alternative fule that is derived from new and used vegetable oils and animal fats.  Vehicles are also being designed to run on the energy alternative fuels that are produced through biomass.</p>

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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:12:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The recent rise in gasoline prices and heating fuels as well as concerns as to how long the dwindling supply of fossil fuels will last and an intense desire to reduce dependence on foreign fuels for our energy needs people have been turning more and more towards alternative energy sources. In order to meet the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The recent rise in gasoline prices and heating fuels as well as concerns as to how long the dwindling supply of fossil fuels will last and an intense desire to reduce dependence on foreign fuels for our energy needs people have been turning more and more towards alternative energy sources.  In order to meet the demands of the public searching for alternative energy suppliers and resources many alternative energy companies have formed.</p>
<p>Arxiel is a company that specializes in creating and expanding clean renewable energy ventures and works with top business leaders technology partners and financial partners all across the world to help develop strategies to update their energy systems.  They work with the best solar technology to provide electricity heating systems and cooling systems for primarily the Sun Belt countries of the world.</p>
<p>Another one of the alternative energy companies that is providing renewable energy resources is Alternative Energy Limited located in Singapore.  Alternative Energy Limited was originally started to work on investing in, and developing, energy technologies. They also work with businesses and companies that offer alternatives to fossils fuels.  Alternative Energy Limited is listed on the Alternative Investment Market in London and works in several aspects of alternative energy including solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind energy, small wind power, and small scale hydro power.  They also focus on special markets depending on geography and direct applications.</p>
<p>One of the leading alternative energy companies in the United Stets is Eco Energy in Illinois.  Eco Energy is a part of the Morse Group of Companies.  They deal in wind, biomass, biomethane, and solar energy and work to get alternative energy projects completed from start to finish.  They handle all aspects and phases of a project and specialize in energy project development, design, engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, as well as customer support.</p>
<p>The Alternative Energy Store is one of the alternative energy companies that specialize in offering top notch alternative energy resources such as hydropower supplies, kits and package deals, portable power equipment, solar air heating devices, solar panels, inverters, and wind systems.  Their motto is making renewable do-able and they strive to meet all of their customers needs as well as offering education on alternative energy sources and uses.  </p>
<p>There are many other top quality alternative energy companies that specialize in meeting all the needs of consumers searching for alternative energy equipment and supplies.  When researching alternative energy companies be sure to check a companies policies and ask questions to be sure that they are knowledgeable in their field and are willing to stand behind the products that they sell.</p>

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		<title>?Alternative Energy Sources For Oil</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The recent increase in gasoline and heating oil prices has led many to research alternative energy sources for oil. There is also a great concern over greenhouse gases emitted from using fossil fuels as well as increasing alarm over the dwindling supply of those fossil fuels as well as a strong desire not to be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The recent increase in gasoline and heating oil prices has led many to research alternative energy sources for oil.  There is also a great concern over greenhouse gases emitted from using fossil fuels as well as increasing alarm over the dwindling supply of those fossil fuels as well as a strong desire not to be dependent on hostile foreign nations for fuel supplies.  There is a strong push for alternative energy sources of oil to be developed and put into use on a nation wide scale.  Alternative energy is defined as energy that is obtained from the sun, wind, and waves or other natural sources.  It is a non-polluting source of energy, is renewable and has a low impact on the environment.</p>
<p>Biotechnology has been instrumental in developing and implementing a viable option to meet the need for alternative energy sources for oil.  Biomass is an organic material made from plants and animals that comes from agricultural and forestry residue, municipal and industrial wastes, and terrestrial and aquatic crops grown specifically for energy.  Biomass can be converted to energy and can be used as an alternative to petroleum.  It is renewable and uses environmentally friendly technology.    Bio-fuel is any fuel produced by turning the raw materials of the starch and cellulite into a useable form.  They are then turned into transportation fuels such as methanol, biodiesel, ethanol, bio-crude, and methane by using a biochemical and a thermo chemical process.</p>
<p>Ethanol, also called ethyl or grain alcohol, is the most widely used bio-fuel and is used as an alternative energy source for oil products, specifically gasoline.  It can also be used to boost, or enhance the octave level in a vehicle.  Ethanol is an alcohol based fuel made from sugars and starches found in corn, grain sorghum and wheat by using a fermentation and distillation process.  It provides one of the most usable alternative energy sources for oil.  There have also been many innovations for vehicles that use alternative energy sources for oil including sustainable vehicles using flexible fuels as well as hybrid vehicles and FC vehicles.</p>
<p>Bio-diesel is another alternative energy source for oil.  Bio-diesel is a clean burning alternative fuel derived from new and used vegetable oils and animal fats.  It is simple to use, nontoxic, biodegradable and sulfur free with no noxious odors.  Alternative energy sources for oil are the wave of the future.  There have been many advances in recent years and with new advances in technology it may not be long until all vehicles are running predominantly with alternative energy sources for oil.</p>

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		<title>?The Alternative Energy Store</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Alternative Energy Store was founded in 1999 to meet the growing demand for an affordable and reliable source for alternative energy products. They strive hard to fulfill their motto of “making Renewable Do-able” and offer energy related products at competitive prices along with educational programs, seminars and workshops to better educate the public on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Alternative Energy Store was founded in 1999 to meet the growing demand for an affordable and reliable source for alternative energy products.  They strive hard to fulfill their motto of “making Renewable Do-able” and offer energy related products at competitive prices along with educational programs, seminars and workshops to better educate the public on alternative energy and its uses.  The Alternative Energy Store is located in Hudson Massachusetts but caters to customers on every continent promoting alternative energy and renewable energy sources.</p>
<p>Offering high quality alternative energy merchandise and products such as photovoltaic solar panels, inverters and wind systems, is just the beginning of what makes The Alternative Energy Store such an important resource in the world of alternative energy.  They also offer a place for renewable energy enthusiasts to gather and interact with others who share their passion for renewable energy.  They provide a forum for everyone is able to interact and share ideas, learn more about alternative energy, share systems designs, offer and receive advice and compare prices on products.</p>
<p>The Alternative Energy Store also offer a wide array of classes and seminars to help newcomers and long time consumers of alternative energy to learn more about how different types of alternative energy products can be used to generate the most advantageous results.  In the past The Alternative Energy Store has conducted workshops on solar electric design geared towards providing a great basic understanding of photovoltaics for contractors and private homeowners alike.  They have also offered workshops on the basics of renewable energy that explained how renewable energy can be incorporated into daily home operations as well as businesses.  This workshop also explained the different options and technology of available renewable energy.  Classes teaching people about the benefits of alternative and renewable energy are vital to expanding the alternative energy movement and advancing the use of alternative energy sources.  The Alternative Energy Store has also hosted events to introduce photovoltaics to the general public.  These workshops were geared toward solar electric systems design and installation and also explained the basic principle behind how the solar energy systems work and offered hands on experience with the photovoltaic panels.  </p>
<p>The Alternative Energy Store has a Renewable Energy Center that is dedicated to educating, informing and encouraging the adaptation of renewable energy technologies. Along these lines The Alternative Energy Store offers a webinar series to teach consumers and installers more about alternative energy sources. These classes provide the opportunity for those who wish to learn more about alternative energy to do so from the comfort of their own homes and along their own time frames. This is a valuable resource for anyone who wishes to learn more about renewable energy.</p>

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		<title>?Alternative Energy Fund Options</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alternative energy is defined as energy that comes from a natural source such as the sun, wind or water, and is renewable and eco friendly. Alternative energy has recently received an influx of interest and appeal due to the rising costs of gasoline and oil. Environmental concerns have arisen in regards to the use of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alternative energy is defined as energy that comes from a natural source such as the sun, wind or water, and is renewable and eco friendly.  Alternative energy has recently received an influx of interest and appeal due to the rising costs of gasoline and oil.  Environmental concerns have arisen in regards to the use of fossil fuels including pollution, green house gases, and carbon emissions.  Alternative energy companies are springing up all across the globe with focuses not only on marketing alternative energy sources, but also on developing new technologies to use the resources that are available.  With all of the interest in alternative energy, which is not expected to decline in the near future, now is a great time to think about investing in an alternative energy fund.</p>
<p>When looking for an alternative energy fund, there are several places to go and many opinions on what the best course of action is.  Across the board the most stable alternative energy fund appears to be found in EFTs which are exchange traded funds.  Investors are advised to look for a company that operates in newer technology and research.</p>
<p>There is also a wide array of independent alternative energy fund availability if going with an exchange traded fund is not of interest.  Alternative energy fund purchasing can be done through such companies as Guinness Atkinson Funds, Firsthand Alternative Energy Funds, Calvert Global Alternative Energy Funds, and New Alternatives Fund.  These companies focus on investing in listed companies that have a positive effect on the environment in a socially responsible way.  They also will avoid investing in any companies that contribute to the pollution problems and harm the environment.  An alternative energy fund will invest in solar power, wind power, fuel cells, ocean energy, hydro power, energy conservation, hydrogen, biomass, geothermal, and natural gas when it is used in the cleanest possible way utilizing modern turbines and fuel cells.</p>
<p>Technology for alternative energy sources has progressed a lot in recent years and as a result hydro, wind, biomass, and geothermal powers are more economically viable.  Solar energy, which has a huge potential, should be more economically viable in the next few years.  With all of the advancement in technology and the ever widening use of alternative energy sources, it is a great time to invest in an alternative energy fund.  The alternative energy explosion does not show any sign of slowing down and is projected to continue in growth of the course of the next few years due to rising energy costs, and environmental issues facing the world. An alternative energy fund is not only a personal investment, but also an investment in the continual production and improvement of alternative energy.</p>

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		<description><![CDATA[Alternative energy has become increasingly popular with the recent rise in gasoline prices and growing concern over how long our supply of fossil fuels will last. Alternative energy is defined as energy that is renewable and is obtained from the Earth in a natural way. It also can be renewable and does not contribute to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alternative energy has become increasingly popular with the recent rise in gasoline prices and growing concern over how long our supply of fossil fuels will last.  Alternative energy is defined as energy that is renewable and is obtained from the Earth in a natural way.  It also can be renewable and does not contribute to the pollution of the planet. There are several different alternative energy sources such as the Sun, wind, and waves, along with a few others.  Here we will explore the different types of alternative energy sources to try to understand them better.</p>
<p>Solar energy is one of the most widely recognized of the many alternative energy sources.  Solar energy is collected from the Sun through the use of photovoltaic cells to convert the rays of the sun into electricity.  Solar energy can be used to heat swimming pools, keep car batteries charged, heat a home, heat running water for domestic uses, along with many other things.  A portable solar panel will provide enough power to run a computer or some lights and will cist around $700.  Solar panels can also be used as an entire system of alternative energy for the home and will cost about $20,000 to install.</p>
<p>Wind power is one of the most popular alternative energy sources available. Triple bladed windmills harness power from the wind and convert it into usable energy.  Windmills have been used for many years to generate energy, but the technology has been improved dramatically in recent years.  A windmill system will cost several thousand dollars to put in to place.</p>
<p>Another type of alternative energy sources is hydroelectric which uses the flow and motion of water to turn turbines to generate electricity.  For large scale electricity production a dam would need to be built to more accurately control the water flow.  A run-of-river hydroelectric converter can be purchased can be used to power small neighborhoods and individual homes.  Also a micro-hydroelectric energy system can be purchased for less than $2000 which will provide an unlimited amount of energy to anyone that has a running stream or river on their property.</p>
<p>Geothermal is a naturally occurring energy produced by water under the Earths surface and also collected from heat in the atmosphere and ocean.  Heat comes from the Earths inner crust and the energy is harnessed using “dry steam” power plants, “binary” power plants, and “flash” power plants.  Wave energy is also one of the many alternative energy sources.  Wave energy uses the oceans surface waves to generate electricity and also to desalinate salt water.  All of the alternative energy sources can be used to produce energy to take pressure off the Earth and provide a sustainable and renewable source of energy for the future.</p>

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