Archive for December, 2009




because of some interior problems, we found the entire building including the attic was wrapped in plastic before insulating. I am told the plastic in the attic must be removed because it stoppibng any flow of air and is causing moisture concens=that can cause black mold. Is there any alternative to fixing this problem.




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What kind of insulation should I use on a new house?




I am building a house and I have 2" x 4" exterior walls. What kind of insulation should I use and what kind of insulation will give me the highest R value? I am in North East Ohio.




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At least US and Russia would have to agree. Perhaps store overflow in hydroelectric dams in the lower Rockies or Appalachians.




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doing a project for tomorro please~as much help as you can xx




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I am spending money to build a green home so….?




I personally believe that global warming is a natural cyclical event…but I also believe in a clean enviroment and each of us can help clean it up. I am building an environmently clean home and realize that this will help with any human contributions to the issue. My energy costs will be lower also. My question is with the thousands of dollars to do this what addional benefits will i have and are there any governmental incentives to do this. I would think that there would be more than just the little tax breaks you get when a person is doing such a huge project.




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explain what a home electric meter measures?







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How do I change from an electric range to a gas one?




I have an electric range and I hate it. I want a gas one but I dont have the gas inputs in to my house. Any ideas on where I can get help in converting from electric to gas?




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I am doing a project on the energy usage of solar cells. Other than pollution, because it is a category in itself, what are the environmental factors when using solar cells?




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I am a current college student (Junior) in Austin, Texas and i am presently study Petroleum engineering but i intend to swtitch to Sustainable energy developement for my Masters program. I need people or someone to partner with or who can help me/us get started. I will like to get started as soon as possible rather than wait untill i graduate? I am very into the alternative energy movement and i need peole like myself to work with. For anyone who just want to help by pitching me random ideas here on yahoo,i will send you dollars via PayPal or else contact me direct to discuss the possibility of working together on the project. I am very open to relacting anywhere that will best suite the chance of success.




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How to adjust pitch on wind turbine blades?




I am doing a science fair project in which I will measure the energy output of a wind turbine whose blades are tilted at various angles. How can I change the pitch for each blade equally, and without having to create separate pieces each time I want to change angle measure? Is there a single piece which I can install, then rotate to change the pitch?




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Do you support nuclear power ? ?




Yea they cost a lot but produce enormous amounts of power.
Wind / Solar also are very expensive and produce next to no power.

It isn’t the 1960’s anymore and we are not Russia. Nuclear has come a long way sense then. We know how to safely use it and recycle spent fuel. The only by product expelled by the reactor is pure steam (water, H2O for you libs).




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I want the heat pump thermostat to be set on say 65 and the wood furnace to be set on say 70 the wood furnace thermostat only needs to be able to control fan.




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It would create more jobs and we wouldn’t be destroying the very thing we sought out to protect, The Appalachian Mountain range, and other natural resources.




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I have a home heating propane tank that is owned by one company. Their minimum requirements is above what I have to spend right at the moment. There is another company that provides propane about $.20 per gallon cheaper, and their minimum fill requirements are lower.

Can I have this more affordable company fill my tank even though it is owned by another?

Thanks all!
I also forgot to add that I am renting this house and property.




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