Biomass, also sometimes referred to as biofuel, is any biological substance (part of the carbon cycle) that stores the sun’s energy as chemical energy and can thus be used in order to produce usable energy for us. This is because chemical energy stored in biomass makes it combustible which means it can be burned for … Read more
With the summer approaching, it might seem like a strange time to start worrying about lowering your energy bills. In reality, now is the best time to take action to cut costs and do your bit for the planet. Your boiler is one of the most important cogs in your home’s energy engine; but it … Read more
Bio energy is a form of energy that derives its power from biological materials. Often this word is used synonymously with biomass, though the distinction here is that biomass is the substance, while the term bio energy is used to refer to the energy created from that substance. Biomass is considered any organic material which … Read more
There are lots of forms of alternative energy that aim to prevent us from using up the precious natural resources that are fossil fuels. These can be used around the home for individuals or for commercial and industrial purposes, and usually have the added benefit of cutting energy costs too. Learning about these alternative power … Read more
It is important to use eco-friendly home products to save our planet. Global warming is the major problem in today’s world. To reduce pollution you need to shift to green home products. By using these green products you can not only save the environment but can also save your money. Technology is introducing many new … Read more
Wind energy is a renewable source of energy that will never run out and that doesn’t have any by-products. This makes it a far superior form of energy when compared to fossil fuels which are in short supply and which are gradually contributing to the effects of global warming. As it stands, 2% of the … Read more
An LED light bulb is a ‘solid-state technology’ (SSL) and works in a different way to an incandescent bulb (the usual pear shaped bulb we have had for many years). These old-fashioned bulbs emit light through a vacuum. An LED bulb emits light from a piece of ‘solid material’ which in the case of a … Read more
By now all of us are familiar enough with all the “Go Green” campaigns and those “eco clubs” of your community. So people are taking serious attempt to go green – everywhere you look they are using reusable shopping bags instead of plastic bags, gathering scrap metals for recycling instead of throwing them in the trash can, … Read more