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Should I buy stock in green energy?

Friday, February 27th, 2009
green energy
Special K asked:


I’m looking to make a long term investment. I just don’t know of any big green energy companies yet. Could anyone tell me what a good company there is out there I could invest in?

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How do I prove that my biodiesel is different from the vegetable oil from which the diesel was derived?

Thursday, February 26th, 2009
biodiesel
porscheleenj asked:


I am making biodiesel for a science project on a very very minimalistic budget (25 dollars). Is there a cheap yet effective way to tell the difference between biodiesel and vegtable oil? I do not have anything that runs diesel in my home. Please exclude things that can be derived locally, unless you know for a fact that this is something that can be found anywhere (i.e. in a supermarket).

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what colors to mix to get a deep green?

Thursday, February 26th, 2009
green oil
Sue A asked:


I seem to have a trouble mixing a deep green with oil paints. I have to get this green to use for forest shadows and backgrounds of flowers etc. Most of the stuff I mix ends up looking like artificial green. Please help!

I suppose a need a goodbook on color theiry. Any suggestions? I am self taught artist.

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Fuel diversity poll: How many of us know which fuel produces the electric power used in our home?

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
hydro fuel
Wrenched asked:


I’m curious how many of us know which fuel is used to produce the electric power supplied to our homes. Which of the 6 fuels listed below creates the power to your home? (The percentages listed are the percentages of fuels used in the United States, the percentages in your country may be different.)

1. Fuel Oil, 1.6%
2. Non-Hydro Renewable and Other, 3.2% (includes generation from solar, wind, geothermal, biomass (agricultural waste, municipal solid waste, landfill gas recovery, wood, pitch), hydrogen, batteries, chemicals, non-wood waste, purchased steam, sulfur and miscellaneous technologies),
3. Hydropower 5.8%
4. Nuclear, 19.4%
5. Natural Gas, 21.4%
6. Coal, 48.6%

Thank you for your answer.

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Think the trillions spent in Iraq may have found an alternative green energy source?

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
green energy
Crushed Ice asked:


We actually have the technology, but the Military Industrial Complex, and Big Business have been shelving the alternatives for 6 decades or longer.

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would the government pay for my patent if i invent a new way to make green energy?

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
green energy
Jonny asked:


i think i know a way to make reliable energy with out polluting the earth. i want to patent this idea and get it out there but i don’t really have the money, i am only 18.. would the government help me or something?

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is it tru, u put a hydro assist fuel cell system n a pre ignition converter in ur car it gets over 100 mpg ?

Monday, February 23rd, 2009
hydro fuel
bryan U asked:


is that tru if u put a HAFCS n a PICC in ur car it will get over 100 mpg, and if u know any thing about the 2 please tell me how good or bad they are. also what is the price like, are we talkin only a few hundred or over a thousand? im really thinkin of gettin them 4 my pontiac grand am 2003

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How electricity can be produced by using 1) Hydro-electric power 2) Nuclear energy 3) Solar energy?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
hydro fuel
astal asked:


4) Geothermal energy 5) Tidal and wind energy 6) Biomass fuel

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Aquila Green Energy Petition Writing Help?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
green energy
JL asked:


In my city we have only one energy provider to choose from: Aquila Energy. Unfortunately Aquila has no program in place to allow for consumers to purchase renewable “green” energy only. I have contacted their offices a number of times via phone and email to encourage them to look into implementing such a program but their reps don’t have the slightest clue what I’m talking about and my emails go unanswered.

Since I have had no luck in getting anyone at Aquila to respond to my inquiries and appeals to implement such a program I have decided to create an online petition to let Aquila’s customers speak up

Because this is a big undertaking I want to make sure that I get the petition right the first time. I am going to address it to Aquila’s corporate office with a CC to the Missouri Board of Energy, should any others be involved/CC’d?

Do you have any general petition writing hints or tips?

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How much does it cost to make your own biodiesel for fuel? Is it difficult?

Sunday, February 15th, 2009
biodiesel
Neerdowellian asked:


I’ve seen stories about the do-it-yourself kits to make your own biodiesel fuel. Are they expensive to start up or maintain? Is it difficult to produce your own biodiesel? Should I forget attempting this?

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