This is the second of a series of hubs designed to explore alternative energy sources for real people. These are functioning systems that the average homeowner could incorporate, giving links to companies that are working on solving the problems.
Geothermal energy is renewable source of energy with the abundant potential in many parts of the world. Geothermal energy refers to the heat stored within the earth's core. This heat can not only be used to generate electricity but also for heating and cooling purposes via geothermal heating and cooling systems. In the coldest days of winter and the hottest days of summer, energy costs related to heating and cooling can rise significantly due to the increased use. Add to this the additional costs of the fuels needed for heating systems, such as gas or oil and one can get really high bills that can present real burden to home budget. Many people are trying different methods to cut down energy bills by doing everything from wearing lot more clothes and keeping the thermostat way down in the winter, to keeping all of the windows open and running several fans in the summer. There is however one more method that doesn't require to sacrifice comfort in order to reduce energy bills, namely the installation of geothermal heating and cooling systems. Geothermal heating and cooling systems are able to use thermal energy stored beneath the earth's surface for both heating and cooling purposes. The geothermal system at Argonne's Visitor Center saves $4,000 in heating costs per year and 53 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. A geothermal heat pump gets installed in the ground outside home and gets stored down into the earth to a level where the temperatures consistently remain between 50 and 60 degrees Celsius. During cold winter period, geothermal heat pump transfers the warmer air from beneath the earth up into the home, heating home in the process. Switching the direction of heat flow, the same system can be used to circulate the cooled water through the house for cooling in the summer months. The heat is exhausted to the relatively cooler ground (or groundwater) rather than delivering it to the hot outside air as an air conditioner does. As a result, the heat is pumped across a larger temperature difference and this leads to higher efficiency and lower energy use. What this basically means is that the geothermal heat pumps rely primarily on an energy exchange between the air within house (or other building) that is being heated/cooled and the ground. Geothermal heating and cooling systems are becoming increasingly popular renewable energy option but they are yet far off from fulfilling their potential as currently there is less than 30 GW of geothermal heating capacity installed worldwide, accounting for approximately 0.07% of global primary energy consumption. The economics of geothermal heating and cooling systems is constantly improving with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claiming that these systems save homeowners 30–70 percent in heating costs, and 20–50 percent in cooling costs, when compared with conventional heating and cooling systems. The EPA has even called these systems as „the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean, and cost-effective space conditioning systems available.“ The additional advantage of these systems is that they are extremely reliable, do not require much maintenance, and once built can last for decades. They are also less polluting as compared to the traditional ones.
LA-based clean tech startup OriginOil is developing a pilot program that will use algae to clean wastewater and provide heat to high-rise apartment buildings.
The esoteric tradition admits the existence of two trees inside of the human body. The trees are God's great alphabet: With them, He writes in shining green
Was bedeutet für dich das Verschmelzen von Wissenschaft und Spiritualität? In jeder früheren Kultur und medizinischen Tradition wurde Heilung durch Bewegung von Energie erreicht. – Albert Szent-Györgyi, Biochemiker und Nobelpreisträger. Seit Jahrhunderten hatten die alten Weisen und Heiler verschiedener Traditionen ein tiefes Verständnis des energetischen Körpers. In China, Indien, Japan und Tibet sowie in anderen … Weiterlesen »
Discover the science behind EGS and its energy resource potential.
Purging Trapped Emotions To Lift Your Heart-Wall I was introduced to Dr. Nelson’s work through his book "The Emotion Code". I was intrigued by the concept of a "heart-wall" and wanted to remove mine. I was also curious about how this healing technique would compare to the Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT tapping technique which I have been using to release negative emotions. I have to say that the method described in "The Emotion Code" worked quite well.
The Feet have a vital psychological importance in our lives because they represent our contact with our immediate reality,
If you are like most Americans, you have probably tried some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), whether yoga, chiropractic, meditation, acupuncture, or a homeopathic treatment for the common cold.
Do you wake up at the same time every night? The way our body is constructed is to contain an energy system of meridians, other than the known systems...
'Living Offgrid or on country side', is it not romantic? Every romance comes with some challenges and also thrills.At off grid continuous supply of fuel is really a challenging matter. No body wants to run after fuel, particularity when he wants to...
The Meridian Clock - a handy tool for diagnosis... and treatment
Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes an infection of the throat and tonsils, Discover the top natural strategies to heal!
The first known writings about the chakras come from the ancient Vedas texts which are a compilation of Hindu writings from the Indus River Valley
Awareness: Firmly massaging the Neurolymphatic Reflex points on this chart moves toxins from the meridians they relate to, and the organs the meridians are named for. As static energy toxins are triggered to release, fresh energy naturally flows in to restore our innate harmonious states of wellness. This feels like...
As we have already explored in module one, we need to learn to distinguish between and shift from quantitative growth to qualitative growth. Our current economic system is designed to maximize the…
The glymphatic system is a recently discovered macroscopic waste clearance system that utilizes a unique system of perivascular channels, formed by astroglial cells, to promote efficient elimination of soluble proteins and metabolites from the central ...
Backache, heartburn, insomnia, bad sinuses? Why a growing number of reflexologists are using the face, rather than the feet or hands, to deliver this health therapy.
I've used The Body Code system for years and it still amazes me every day! It's a complete, natural energy healing tool all in one app! Focus on your body,
Many people are finding better health solutions with functional medicine, a new model for how to practice medicine and treat chronic disease.
A geothermal heat pump is an electrically powered heating and cooling system that uses the constant heat beneath the surface earth’s surface to provide heating and cooling for a building.
Efficient and economical, geothermal heats, cools and cuts fossil fuel use at home. A ground-fed climate system can free a consumer from fluctuating energy prices and save money on power bills immediately. Here's how it works.
Kris Carr explains how restoring pH balance in the body is possible by changing what you eat.
I've used The Body Code system for years and it still amazes me every day! It's a complete, natural energy healing tool all in one app! Focus on your body,
Rebounding on a personal mini trampoline is an alternative health technique for eliminating toxins. A few minutes a day will expel poisons by jostling the lymph nodes and squeezing the toxins out.
Deeply loved and beloved souls upon the Earth, I bring forth to you my love, truth and consciousness to share openly with you as I exist here as a loving brother to your soul. I am Master Jesus and…
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Presenting Green Architecture & Technology that inspired many modern designs and shaped the whole world. This includes alternative energy sources like ...
Your body has an energy system that governs your feelings of joy. When you are having feelings of happiness or laughter your Radiant Circuits are active and sending healing energy anywhere in the b…
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The story behind reiki, which is an alternative therapy. Universal life force energy. What is reiki? why we should do reiki? origin of reiki?
