Comments on: What is the best type of alternative energy to invest in? http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/what-is-the-best-type-of-alternative-energy-to-invest-in/44/ How Can We Be More Energy Efficient? Thu, 17 May 2012 12:17:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: eco20-20.com http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/what-is-the-best-type-of-alternative-energy-to-invest-in/44/#comment-84 eco20-20.com Tue, 27 May 2008 04:43:42 +0000 http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/what-is-the-best-type-of-alternative-energy-to-invest-in/44/#comment-84 It is tough, the most promising is wind and solar as far as investment go. The biggest problem is that a lot of the more promising companies are all private. GE and some of the big guns have invested a lot of money in alternatives It is tough, the most promising is wind and solar as far as investment go. The biggest problem is that a lot of the more promising companies are all private. GE and some of the big guns have invested a lot of money in alternatives

]]> By: BettyBel http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/what-is-the-best-type-of-alternative-energy-to-invest-in/44/#comment-83 BettyBel Tue, 27 May 2008 04:08:46 +0000 http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/what-is-the-best-type-of-alternative-energy-to-invest-in/44/#comment-83 Solar energy, or Hydorpower, are the two best energies to invest in . Hydower power, converting salt water into engery . Solar energy, or Hydorpower, are the two best
energies to invest in .
Hydower power, converting salt water into engery .

]]> By: LuapF2 http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/what-is-the-best-type-of-alternative-energy-to-invest-in/44/#comment-82 LuapF2 Tue, 27 May 2008 02:31:37 +0000 http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/what-is-the-best-type-of-alternative-energy-to-invest-in/44/#comment-82 Heat recovery system as this will work with any other heating system and save you up to 40% off your annual heating bill, which means it pays itself off faster than any other type of system. Reduces dust and pollen inside your house and benefits asthmatics also. Can be installed in any house that has access to attic, 1st floor stud walls and under floors. Heat recovery system as this will work with any other heating system and save you up to 40% off your annual heating bill, which means it pays itself off faster than any other type of system. Reduces dust and pollen inside your house and benefits asthmatics also. Can be installed in any house that has access to attic, 1st floor stud walls and under floors.

]]> By: Eris http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/what-is-the-best-type-of-alternative-energy-to-invest-in/44/#comment-81 Eris Fri, 23 May 2008 14:56:47 +0000 http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/what-is-the-best-type-of-alternative-energy-to-invest-in/44/#comment-81 I believe that wind and solar are the best way to go. They both have initially large costs, but then no cost to maintain the power that it gives you. In some cases, the electric company will even pay you as you are putting power back into the grid. It can pay for itself in almost no time at all. It is better for the earth and you can live off the grid. I believe that wind and solar are the best way to go. They both have initially large costs, but then no cost to maintain the power that it gives you. In some cases, the electric company will even pay you as you are putting power back into the grid. It can pay for itself in almost no time at all. It is better for the earth and you can live off the grid.

]]> By: Natural Home http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/what-is-the-best-type-of-alternative-energy-to-invest-in/44/#comment-80 Natural Home Thu, 22 May 2008 09:52:33 +0000 http://www.energy--talk.com/alternative-energy/what-is-the-best-type-of-alternative-energy-to-invest-in/44/#comment-80 Great question, but there isn’t just one renewable energy that gains the title of “best”. Micro hydro, solar, geothermal, bio fuel and wind turbines are all great, but it really depends on your home, neighborhood and your needs. Micro hydro: - Ideal condition: access to year-round flowing water and a permit to build a system - Positive: produces power 24 hours a day - Negative: if too much water is diverted it may damage the ecoststem Solar: - Ideal condition: south-facing areas with no obstructions - Positive: tax incentives are widely available - Negative: not all roofs can hold the extra weight Geothermal: - Ideal condition: large yard space for digging - Positive: cuts down on electricity bills as it uses 25-50 percent less electricity. - Negative: difficult to find experienced contractors Bio fuel: - Ideal condition: access to soybean oil or recycled restaurant grease - Positive: it is a domestic and renewable source - Negative: it costs more per gallon than conventional oil Wind turbines: - Ideal condition: a home or building with at least an acre of property - Positive: wind energy can lower electricity bills by 50-90 percent - Negative: there are no federal tax credits for homeowners yet Here are a few articles that may help you locate what energy is the best for your needs. In the Market for Alternative Energy Energy Efficiency for the Home, Saving Money for All Do Your Own Energy Audit Great question, but there isn’t just one renewable energy that gains the title of “best”. Micro hydro, solar, geothermal, bio fuel and wind turbines are all great, but it really depends on your home, neighborhood and your needs.
Micro hydro:
- Ideal condition: access to year-round flowing water and a permit to build a system
- Positive: produces power 24 hours a day
- Negative: if too much water is diverted it may damage the ecoststem
Solar:
- Ideal condition: south-facing areas with no obstructions
- Positive: tax incentives are widely available
- Negative: not all roofs can hold the extra weight
Geothermal:
- Ideal condition: large yard space for digging
- Positive: cuts down on electricity bills as it uses 25-50 percent less electricity.
- Negative: difficult to find experienced contractors
Bio fuel:
- Ideal condition: access to soybean oil or recycled restaurant grease
- Positive: it is a domestic and renewable source
- Negative: it costs more per gallon than conventional oil
Wind turbines:
- Ideal condition: a home or building with at least an acre of property
- Positive: wind energy can lower electricity bills by 50-90 percent
- Negative: there are no federal tax credits for homeowners yet

Here are a few articles that may help you locate what energy is the best for your needs.
In the Market for Alternative Energy

Energy Efficiency for the Home, Saving Money for All

Do Your Own Energy Audit

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