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4 reasons to choose electric driving

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Another advantage of electric cars is that manual gearchanges are a thing of the past. 4 ways to futureproof your home for greener energy Green Energy Jobs- What Are Your Options? Electric cars are great to drive. Electric cars accelerate much more quickly than fossil fuel powered cars.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Six Carnivals This Week

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Many thanks to Tackling Our Debt who hosted the Yakezie Carnival – Have Fun Edition and included Jana’s post, Green Energy Jobs: What Are Your Options? as did The Frugal Toad who hosted the Carnival of Retirement #11.

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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Solar Power

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This is where solar energy differs from other forms of sustainable power, such as hydro and wind power, which are really only viable on a large scale. The power of the sun is free, making this form of alternative green energy cost-effective once a system is established. Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Hydro Power.

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Five Types of Alternative Energy

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Wind energy is still a really small segment of the energy market but it has a great deal of potential. Natural gas is not the cleanest form of energy in the world but it’s a whole lot cleaner than the petroleum based products that we currently use. Related posts: 5 Ways to NOT Save Energy. What is Green Energy?

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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Wind Power

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As research and mass-production continue to lower the cost of wind turbines, more people and companies are taking advantage of this earth-friendly method of power generation. The biggest wind turbine built to date in theUnited Statesis capable of generating sufficient clean energy to power approximately 600 houses.