Because wind is caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth’s surface, and the rotation of the earth, it is technically a form of solar energy. Wind energy is created using wind turbines that capture the kinetic energy of the earth’s [...]
What Are the Pros and Cons of Hydroelectric Energy? We drink it, swim in it, and need it to sustain life, but did you know that water accounts for 16.6% of the world’s total electricity production? There are thousands and thousands of dams in the world, but only a [...]
If you think you may be losing out on home energy savings, you’re probably right. Here are over 15 home energy savings tips and tools that you can use to save an incredible amount of your home’s energy—all while helping the environment and keeping more money in your pocket. [...]
Brief History of Solar Panels Before we answer “how do solar panels work?”, let's get to figure out where the idea of solar panels originated from. Solar panels have been a known phenomenon for a while. Edmond Becquerel, a French Scientist discovered that when some materials were struck with sunlight [...]
SOULFest NYC is an annual yoga and wellness festival established on the idea of celebrating inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility taking place on June 2nd, 2018, in New York City. The festival includes yoga, fitness, and meditation sessions with some of New York’s top instructors. Established by the wellness community, for [...]
Wind Energy Pros and Cons Energy is a major concern for people everywhere. Populations and energy consumption continue to grow while conventional, non-renewable sources of energy spring from limited resources. Combined, these trends have the potential to significantly impact the quality of life and economic growth in the future. [...]
In order to become completely dependent on renewable energy, we need energy storage solutions. What is energy storage you may be asking? It is the process of using accumulators or batteries to capture energy that is being produced and storing it for use at a later time. Sometimes energy [...]
Since the year 1956, Transportation Alternatives, one of our partners, celebrates biking with Bike Month, during which they organize a series of activities that demonstrate the advantages and importance of bicycling. Kiwi Energy is happy to announce that we will be teaming up with Transportation Alternatives again this year [...]
If you are new to the world of energy efficiency, you likely have a lot of questions. What is an ESCO? What does ESCO stand for? How can it help you with your energy needs? As you strive to become more energy efficient and meet your specific energy needs, [...]
Understanding How to Recycle May 17th is a day to place the spotlight on recycling. The history of recycling may seem relatively new. However, since the dawn of time, the idea of making use of food, clothing and even shelters, proves humans have always had the motivation to reuse, [...]
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