This section is all about making your home and daily commute net zero. Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geo, and Batteries are the future.
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China gets less than 10% of crude from Iran and Venezuela. With 1.5% per year growth in oil production and a 10% per year combustion engine reduction, Iran and Venezuela barrels can be offset in about 3 years
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Reliable electricity depends on grid baseload stability, not a single power plant. Diverse sources, storage, and planning reduce large outages and keep power flowing.
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Pumped hydro stores excess wind and solar energy as water at height, releasing it when needed to deliver reliable, low-carbon baseload power for modern electric grids.
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Wind power truths: 1) Wind energy is cheaper and more flexible than nuclear. 2) It’s quieter than auto traffic. 3) It is recyclable. 4) Safer for birds than skyscrapers. This makes wind energy a wise energy choice today.
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Heat pumps work well even in freezing weather, often cost less than people think, and can save you money over time. Let’s clear up some common myths that might be holding you back from making the switch.
Science
Cars in the USA and Europe produce billions of tons of CO2 yearly. American vehicles average 27 mpg and emit 5.2 tons of CO2 per year, while European cars get 42 mpg and emit 1.8 tons annually.
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Abstract Net-zero homes use solar panels to make electricity and batteries to store energy. They help people save money on bills and help protect the environment. What Is a Net-Zero Home? A net-zero home is a type of house that produces as much energy as it consumes, resulting in zero
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Abstract Solar and renewable energy now cost less than carbon sources, encouraging a growing global shift away from them. Introduction The global energy landscape is changing. Renewable energy sources have surpassed coal in electricity generation. What's driving this shift? Simple: Solar and batteries are now cheaper than fossil
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Abstract China invested $625B in clean energy in 2024—31% of global total. The country doubled its wind/solar capacity to 1,408 GW, produces 39% of world's solar power, and drove battery costs down 40%. In 2024, China invested $625 billion in clean energy. This was 31%
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For my fellow North Texas neighbors with whole-home battery systems I want to share what I learned: the best time to charge my home battery is when the grid is generating the most wind power. Since we're in Texas, our grid is managed by ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council