energy

will wood fire heat be the next target of the green crusaders? https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/uk-news/wood-burner-burning-stove-pollution-health-b1776405.html Wood-burning stoves should be sold with a health warning because of the potentially lethal pollution particles they...

This is an interesting device as waste heat is pretty common: on your car, on your roof in summer, on lots of places in the summer, on AC coils, and more. It would be nice if this would be converted to a reasonably priced consumer device. I've been hearing about this tech since at least 2012...

My wife and I have been looking for a piece of land on the outskirts of the small city we currently live in and WE THINK WE FINALLY FOUND IT! We wanted somewhere between five and ten acres, this piece of land is 9.16 acres. It backs right up to some very pretty foothills and though the land...

Last year, there were 145... these types of attacks can shutdown systems controls, leaving onsite workers helpless to correct the problems. In 2013 there were nearly 50 types of Malware developed specifically for targeting energy companies. Just thought I'd share the article I'm reading right...

Though I do not have a decent grade to use a microhydro powersystem, I was wondering if it would be a good idea it use microhydro in a landscaping water feature to reduce the amound of power needed to run the water pump. I have a plan to create an 80 foot long stream starting with a fountain...

Just passing along some info I discovered in my travels. The element copper is vital to human health. The western diet is deficient in this element, which is necessary for cardiovascular health. I discovered I was very deficient in copper about 6 months ago. It can cause varicose veins...

Interesting. German industry (and military) ought to applaud the move. Taking households off these finite fuel sources will alleviate the coming shortages. Oh, and household energy security will alleviate the political pressure to divert more finite fuel to the voters (and increase access for...

I have been looking at energy solutions for TEOTWAWKI. The biggest current draw is my well pump. I live in the Southeast in a rural area, so getting water would not be impossible, but I thought that was a good place to start. I estimated about 5KW. The scenario this is addressing would be long...

Now I've seen posts here about Nettle, a volunteer plant with so much potential, but nothing on the seed. Last year, I was reading an article by Susun Weed (a pretty well known herbalist) and she briefly mentioned nettle seed. I was intrigued and did some more research. My research showed that...

I was wondering if anyone has ever made homemade solar cells? I know there is a download in the "Survival Files" section of the board but I was wondering if anyone has ever attempted it.....if so Was it fairly easy? Approximate cost? Any other information about your experience.

What do you think the best free energy source is that can be set up cheaply and efficiently by someone without too much experience and last a long time?

The following are quotes from a NYT article about shale gas drilling. If true, the US is no better off in the long run as far as energy production and will have drilled so at great cost to the environment amd increased energy bills for consumers. "Natural gas companies have been placing...

This is common sense stuff, but I found it interesting that they gave values to layers of clothing to show how much energy vs how many layers of clothing to remain comfortable. Saving 30%-40% of your heating energy just by wearing some thermal underwear is an interesting concept, especially if...

Im sure you have seen the new Toyota commercials. They say all this stuff about the technology and how you can use it. there's something I want to give them to try but I want to get paid for it. Yeah I'm broke and jobless. Not by choice, I went to school and learned a skill I just cant get a job...

I hear a lot about "Peak Oil" and other energy crisis from the fear mongers and I wanted to see what the real numbers are and they are STAGGERING! If these numbers are true then we have been sold nothing but lies with regards to energy reserves. It makes me wonder what the real motive is behind...

I've joined to help people prepare for peak oil...attached is the video I made showing my 10 year plan to prepare for peak oil... All the best, MrEnergyCzar

We've just completed our third year and made a video about what we've done to prepare for peak oil...it's become very popular in only a month.... http://www.youtube.com/user/MrEnergyCzar Feel free to ask questions... All the best, MrEnergyCzar

A lot of people don't plan for this type of thing. If you have a vehicle for a bug-out-vehicle, you should equip it for long term living. Solar power if used correctly will be your best friend. Chard batteries, run refigerators, operate C.B. Radios and a host of other things. If you have the...

What alternative fuels are practical to make in a survival situation that you can use in a regular internal combustion engine? :upsidedown:

What's the real cost of energy? One of my forum members recently recorded a podcast that really made me think. I've posted it on my blog. Yes, we all wish the price of gas for example was cheaper and there certainly are things our government could do to make it cheaper (drill perhaps?) But have...