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 upon thousands of dams in the world, but only a few of them produce hydroelectric energy to power our [...]

2025-03-27T21:15:04-04:00January 15th, 2020|

Pros and Cons of Solar Energy to Consider Before Installation

For decades, solar energy has been at the forefront of the discussion when it comes to renewable and clean energy. Americans across the nation have been incorporating more and more solar energy into their lives due to increasingly competitive market prices, as well as solar grants. However, there are [...]

2025-03-14T02:25:25-04:00January 8th, 2020|

What Are The Pros & Cons Of Geothermal Energy

Renewable energy is energy that’s derived from natural sources that we are unlikely to run out of. These replenishable power sources include wind, moving water, heat from the earth, sunlight, ocean waves, and even organic waste. While renewable energy is often misconstrued as a new technology, humans have been [...]

2025-03-25T15:50:59-04:00November 20th, 2019|

Tidal Power Pros And Cons

Fresh thinking in electricity and gas is certainly relevant to today’s environmentally conscious society. Incorporating natural production can mitigate costs and provide ways to sustain resources. With the rise of renewable energy, tidal power has proven its potential in being a renewable energy source for our future communities. As [...]

2025-03-25T15:34:44-04:00November 13th, 2019|

The Pros and Cons of Fossil Fuels

The Pros and Cons of Fossil Fuels With all the talk about global warming today, some people want to instantly quit using fossil fuels. But there are some advantages of fossil fuels, including their: Wide availability Reliability Efficiency Transportability And many others At the same time, fossil fuels will [...]

2025-02-27T00:11:14-05:00October 30th, 2019|

Differences Between Offshore & Onshore Wind Energy

Differences Between Offshore & Onshore Wind Energy Using the wind for energy isn’t a new idea by any means. People have been utilizing the incredible power of the wind for centuries. Today, wind power is accelerating, delivering growing percentages of electricity generation year over year.In fact, the overall capacity [...]

2025-03-25T15:37:33-04:00August 21st, 2019|

The Different Types Of Wind Energy

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 natural air [...]

2025-03-26T10:53:32-04:00November 21st, 2018|

Do Appliances Use Electricity When Not in Use?

Our modern world is surrounded by conveniences that use electricity. Even if you’re careful to turn out the lights, monitor your thermostat, or hand wash a few dishes, there are hidden electricity wasters in every home. Many of today’s electronics have a standby, or phantom, power usage mode that [...]

2025-03-26T13:54:39-04:00October 19th, 2014|

La Casita Verde Solar Pagoda

The Ecogold Environmental Fund has Partnered with La Casita Verde to Install a Solar Powered Pagoda at the Williamsburg Brooklyn Community Garden La Casita Verde is a Green Thumb NYC Parks community garden that was established in November 2013. The founding members came together to transform a 40+ year [...]

2025-03-27T21:34:25-04:00October 17th, 2014|
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