Archive for the 'alternative energy' Category

What college major would be best for a future career in developing alternative energy sources?

November 13th, 2009

Which major would be best for a job in cleantech companies or any other alternative energy businesses. I would guess some sort of engineering but I don’t specifically know which type of engineering. Thanks. The best major would be Environmental Engineering, which deals with the environment, natural resources, consumerism, etc. Your second bet is Chemical [...]

alternative energy ??

October 26th, 2009

What form of alternative energy should be developed to solve the energy problems that we face today and could possibly face in the future? Thank You. All forms of renewable/alternative energy come with their own list of pros and cons. Windmills are great for producing energy in the plains states and coastal regions, but they [...]

Should we start looking for an alternative energy source in this decade?

October 26th, 2009

If so, what do you think is the best source of alternative energy? We should have started decades AGO. Some people think it’s already too late. For one thing, finding anything that is capable of providing the same amount of energy as easily as petroleum … is doubtful at best. Additionally, the only way we’re [...]

What will it take for Americans to realize that we need to work even harder to find alternative energy?

October 6th, 2009

It takes a war for oil, sending our troops to die for oil, gas prices skyrocketing, proposing to drill and destroy Alaska (one of the most beautiful places in the U.S. who’s ecosystem is already suffering from warming due to using gas), global warming and middle eastern powers and terrorists having something we need from [...]

How would you convince the US government to fully support and invest in alternative sources of energy?

September 28th, 2009

I know if the government really put every resource they had into alternative energy, it would become possible to commercialize this industry in as little as 10 years. But 2 decades of war in the Middle East have not encouraged this move, neither have terrorist attacks. Greenland already is moving away from oil as its [...]

alternative energy?

September 21st, 2009

Where can i find schematics or wiring diagrams on a wind baron 750 wind generator? thanks for your answers guys. Im not using it for my house but I just want to fix it. also thanks for the links but it wasnt quite what I was looking for. http://www.fuelefficiency.org/generatorschematics.html powered by Yahoo Answers addthis_url = [...]

Which countries are leaders in alternative energy source research and utilization?

September 14th, 2009

Why are these countries so interested in alternative energy? yaay we are! (sings; rule britannia, brittania rules the waves!) we have a working tidal stream turbine http://www.marineturbines.com/ working wave generator farms; http://www.pelamiswave.com/ two off shore wave power research facilities for new prototypes, one in devon and one in scotland. come on usa! do keep up! [...]

I just want to know what is Obama planning to do with alternative energy if he wins the Presidency?

August 31st, 2009

Obviously, we can’t rely on fossil fuels anymore. *Please no links. If you’re a die-hard Obama supporter, then please provide me with a one or two sentence summary of his alternative energy plan. Thanx Danny Boy. This is what he proposes, from his website: "Require 25 Percent of Renewable Electricity by 2025: Obama will establish [...]

Can we sustain economic growth and switch to alternative energy source in light of the economic crisis?

August 25th, 2009

How can you prove/What evidence is there to support the fact that we are capable of sustaining economic growth and prosperity while switching to alternative energy sources, even in light of this economic crisis? Yes. You will be burning furniture to keep warm when you’re living in a tent in a government homeless camp. powered [...]

What degree would give you adequate knowledge about Alternative Energy?

August 17th, 2009

I plan on majoring in finance, but I want to go into finance with a specialization in alternative energy sector (or biotech). What would be the ideal degree for this? Engineering. powered by Yahoo Answers addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renewable-energy-at-home.com%2Falternative-energy%2Fwhat-degree-would-give-you-adequate-knowledge-about-alternative-energy’; addthis_title = ‘What+degree+would+give+you+adequate+knowledge+about+Alternative+Energy%3F’; addthis_pub = ”;