unit 4 study guide questions?

1. Automobiles that use more than one source of power are called ______________. (Points: 1)        2. Harnessing this energy, ___________   __________  can only be done currently at a few shorelines on the Earth. (2 words) (Points: 1)        3. Fine sedimentary rock… Continue Reading

Is it about time that we end "renewable" energy subsidies?

We taxpayers have dumped $Billions into wind, solar…etc. and have gotten no return. Shouldn’t we allow the Free Market determine what forms of energy we use? From the Wall Street Journal: "Congress seems ready to spend billions on a new… Continue Reading

If Iran cared about electricity generation so much then why…?

If Iran cared about electricity generation so much then why are they not putting money and effort into wind and solar generation? Why all the money and effort for nuclear which only makes hazardous waste and weapons materials in the… Continue Reading

Which topic would you choose?

I am doing an essay for my Biology class and I was curious what YOU would pick as a topic and why: 1. Change all lights from incandescent to flourescent light bulbs. 2. Drive a hybrid Car. 3. Drive a… Continue Reading

What is the next revolution in solar cells?

First generation solar cells began with a large amount of Silicon and only single junctions. Second Generation solar cells called thin film cells, began with much less Silicon. In addition first generation solar was improved with multiple junctions. Third Generation… Continue Reading

HR 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act of 2009

House Chamber, Washington, DC October 22, 2009 I rise in opposition to the rule and in opposition to the underlying bill. And to explain why, I’d like to walk through a little history and a little math. Lets begin with… Continue Reading