Archive for July, 2008

Quick and Easy Methods to be More Green

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

By Matthew Smith

Being green is seen with increasing importance recently. In the last few years people are doing more and more to recycle and purchase environmentally friendly products. There is however always more that can be done and some things are so simple and easy that you will wonder why you never did this before.

The one thing better than recycling is to remove the need for the product entirely. For example, at work, it is better to use your own cup from home everyday, rather than recycle the paper cup that you buy from the coffee bar. Using your own cup and making the cup of tea of coffee yourself could save you a couple of pound a day, be more environmentally friendly and if there is a queue at break times, it is probably quicker!

Reading newspapers is seen my most as an essential in the morning to finding out what has happened in the world. This maybe true but consider sharing a newspaper with fellow commuters or reading the newspaper online. Saving paper and money too!

When shopping for food think about the miles that the food has travelled to get to your plate. If you buy items that are in season and from the right place, they will not only be cheaper than supermarkets but will usually taste vastly superior. Look for farmers markets or try organic box schemes where local, in season, fruit and vegetable is delivered straight to your door. Farmers markets are another great idea where local farmers come together to sell local produce direct to you. This cuts out the middleman saving both you, and the farmer money. This is again greener and saving you money.

Another simple change is to switch to energy saving light bulbs. These may initially be more expensive but the savings will easily outweigh the initial costs and if you go to any environmental fairs you can get them for free. Alternatively try eBay, if you buy in bulk from a seller they can be much cheaper than the shops. Energy saving bulbs last a lot longer than standard bulbs too. Although do not place them in areas that are not used that often e.g. Cupboards as energy saving bulbs have a shorter life if they are constantly turned on and off quickly.

Following these simple tips will not only save you money but make you a lot greener. After following these you will wonder why you never did it before! You could use the money you have saved to implement some other green facilities, e.g. home insulation, or just enjoy a few more drinks down the pub!

About The Author

Matthew Smith has a interest in being green and aims to help others become greener and save money at http://www.greenguidebook.co.uk

Water Gas Power is the Fuel of the Future

Friday, July 25th, 2008

By Chelsea Aubin

The planet is in “peril” as many experts agree due to the large amount of toxic emissions generated by thousands of cars running on fossil fuels as well as other factors. Automotive manufacturers are doing their part to combat the problem by developing engines that are fueled by water gas power. They already have test models on the road and are trying to improve their efficiency as well as promote them to the public. It is in our best interests to pay attention and explore the possibility of owning such a vehicle in the future to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide, nitrous gases, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbons being released into the air we breathe on a daily basis. We could eliminate the large amounts of smog and acid rain resulting from dangerous emissions and make the planet healthier as a whole.

Technology has lead to the development of hydrogen fuel cells that could power cars, heating systems, and other equipment as we search for ways to efficiently and economically live day to day. At this point in time, there are some problems to be worked out with hydrogen cells but experts agree that it shouldn”t be too far off in the future that these cells will be the solution to many of our environmental issues. Automotive manufacturers are exploring all the avenues available to them to make cars that run using water as their fuel source an affordable alternative to those running on fossil fuels.

As the population grows and the demand for vehicles rises, the amount of pollution in our atmosphere increases at a rapid pace. The cost of production of fossil fuels has swelled and some predict availability may be limited in the future. Cars using water gas power can save people thousands in fuel and maintenance costs as water is in ample supply and the steam produced by them will keep engines virtually self cleaning. For those who believe the planet will suffer from a water shortage, take into consideration that the steam emitted into the air by these cars will be condensed back into water vapor that will replenish our waterways. Oxygen released by condensation will also be released into the atmosphere and increase the oxygen levels that are being affected by greenhouse gases.

The idea of using steam engines is not new; however, the innovations that are being introduced have led us into a new field of technology. Hydrogen fuel cells incorporated into the automotive industry’’s development of more efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles puts a new spin on how we can save the planet and improve the health of everyone on it. Many people are showing an interest in the concept of driving water powered vehicles and if popularity continues to grow, the cost of owning one of these cars or trucks will soon fall into line with vehicles we use today.

About The Author

Do you know your car can run on water gas power? Find out how at http://www.watergaspower.com

Alternate Fuels - Overcomming Betrayals Passed - Emerging Green Energy Groups

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

By Martin Johnstone

Society as a whole is submerged… submerged within the depths of marketing campaigns run by corporate giants? This is a question that anyone could ask and anytime it is asked, could unveil a certain degree of truth in anyone’’s life “How did the community - the society arrive at where it is at now?”. The energy industry is filled with giants dictating (could you say dictating? how you ever found out for yourself?) what energies are consumed by the general populace.

If you look to see at how products have become popular, you may find it has been through TV, advertising, celebrities - many of which are endorsed by large corporate organizations and carry along with their ads, the message of these corporations. Thus, you are looking at a large fabric through which many of us look, squint or even peer through to see what is actually available to us in almost any commercial market.

In addition, the current fuels which in general use have relatively high and dangerous waste products. Thus, the information could be said to not be widely known by the general populace as when informed, make better decisions. And so we could say, perhaps ignorance is the path to domination by a few and a dark destiny. If you have any questions and would rather not know, don”t take heed the claims of global warming, increased volatility of weather conditions and/or a Mother Earth’’s cry for help.

Although, now with the Internet, many new markets, pockets of clique’’s, interest groups, etc… have evolved and are evolving allowing for products to be sold which were not before, services to be offered and the demand filled. It is true that now more millionaires have been made than ever before and many of which have come from the Internet.

Apart of this evolution, new information comes to light such as that which has been found with such things as Hydrogen fuels. Most fuels which are seen on the market currently are centralized and controlled under corporate blankets. If you look at petroleum or nearly any current technology used in mass production of general energy consumption (for example the energy that arrives to your house comes from large plants - centralized - the gas from your car comes from large plants - centralized, etc…, etc…) you will find is centralized and controlled by large corporate structures. But along with these new emerging groups are the green energy groups.

Alternate fuels keep punching away at the headlines of magazines and newspapers (possibly filled with propaganda?) about these various fuels. But, the repetition and noise generated by these green energy groups can but help being heard as the news is ground breaking and shaking it as well.

One of these groups is that has been forming at an incredibly rapid rate is the Hydrogen from water groups. These guys are using water and a basic form of electrolysis (use of electricity such as that which comes from you car battery to electrify water and perform a chemical reaction) to create Hydrogen from ordinary water. This technology has existed since 1820 but also with additional new technologies which have come about, this process is now available to anyone.

Hydrogen is also known as a comparable to gasoline as it is 3X’’s as explosive and converts back to water when combusted. Why hasn”t it been in use in vehicles already? (If the answer is not apparent, pleas re-read earlier paragraphs and find out for yourself)

The ease of use and availability of the parts to make hydrogen from water has lead many people from the world to take part. The hydrogen’’s most popular use has been to supplement car’’s gasoline in-take.

Hydrogen use with car installations as a gas supplement is really only the beginning of the use of hydrogen power as 1 jar of water (approx 6 ounces) will convert to large amounts of hydrogen (as water is basically a “compressed” form of hydrogen) and can be used to power houses, RVs running them for weeks.

The proportions may seem fantastic but when you take into account the fact that HHO (hydroxy) when combusted, turns back to water, you have a fuel which has tremendous potential for efficiency, longevity and cost savings due to the fact is this planet’’s largest resource available as a free burning energy.

Anyone who does a simple search with Google on the Internet with HHO, hydroxy, HHO generator or any of the such will find thousands upon thousands of documents representing the growing numbers of people across the world who are taking part of this emerging group across the net which is now extending it’’s fabric through to local communities and allowing for a greener planet by cutting out pollutants, cutting down on the need for gasoline, improving gas mileage and a myriad of other eco-friendly solutions to normal day living.

So, count your pennies a little less, take hit and punch through a bit of this fabric which has perhaps been paid out in front of your eyes by the blankets of corporate marketing campaigns. Do a search on the net, check out the afore mentioned sites and see, perhaps it is true that you don”t have to spend so much gas or be in the dark on alternative energies.

About The Author

I want to make a little more worth living for my fellows. Clean burning fuels, alternative energy and a general care for life leads me on my way. Please support me and my writing visit http://www.supergasbooster.com or http://hhocommunity.com.

Small Towns With Big Water Damage

Monday, July 21st, 2008

By Rachel Yoshida

Unless you happen to be one of the residents of many of the small towns along the Mississippi river that was flooded drastically in the past few months, it might be impossible to truly understand the scope of the damage that was incurred. These people had their whole lives literally brought to a stand still when so many smaller levees were breeched because they were simply unable to hold back the overflow of the river.

The largest cities along the mighty Mississippi were largely spared from the ravishment of the flood water because they had levees that were more substantial and designed to hold back higher levels of water, therefore causing less overall damage. What a bigger mess things could have been if these big city levees had been breeched on a larger scale as well. You probably can not tell the smaller towns that there was any luck at all involved since they are the ones who suffered the brunt of the disaster.

Just exactly how long will it take all of these small towns to recover emotionally as well as financially? This will be hard to determine. Many of the towns were flooded in the most active and business laden areas. For many small business owners in these areas, their livelihood stopped as they waited for the water to come and then to recede. For the insured, it will only be a matter of time until they can be back up and running. For those who might not have had any insurance coverage for their business, it could mean the end of them

Homeowners in these areas are probably still amazed at the event. So many were made to evacuate their homes and stay somewhere that was deemed safe while the flooding was going on. Not knowing what they could expect to find when they were finally allowed to return home, you can not imagine the terror they probably had to go through. Once again, those that were insured for flooding might have had a less traumatic ordeal knowing that help would be there for them at the end of it all, and once again, not so for the uninsured home owner.

Whether they were insured or not, it is likely to take many months to several years for all of the residents and businesses to return to some semblance of normalcy in these flooded small towns. It takes a while to clean up, move back in, and start all over again anytime a disaster of this magnitude occurs. We can only hope that another such flooding event does to happen in these areas anytime soon to hamper their reconstruction process.

About The Author

Rachel Yoshida is a writer in many fields.
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Running Your Car On Water - Any Real Disadvantages?

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

By Alan Largo

With the recent increasing gas prices, more and more people have been looking into alternative ways in which to lower their fuel costs. They have also been looking for more ways to help the environment as studies have shown increasing amounts of greenhouse gases being released through the use of fossil fuels.

One of the alternatives to gas is hydrogen, which has brought the run car on water movement to a popular standing. There are two main ways to get hydrogen power into your car. The first is conversion and the second is to purchase a new vehicle that uses hydrogen. While there are no real disadvantages to using a conversion which is either homemade or a kit purchase, there is a disadvantage to purchasing a hydrogen powered vehicle.

Hydrogen is a highly flammable material that is heavier than gas. This could lead to a serious risk which is not as high in gasoline-based vehicles. The disadvantage of conversion is that these are hybrid vehicles. Even though you are creating them from your own vehicle, they are not hydrogen-based which mean that you are using gas as well as hydrogen.

If you are looking for the totally emission-free vehicle, you will need to look into purchasing a new vehicle that is designed to run specifically on HHO gas. If not, then you will have the disadvantage of still having to head to the pump. The good news is that you will be saving money because you will be able to extend the life of your tank of gas by 50-100%!

This means a longer amount of time between trips to the gas station and a greater distance on a single tank of gas! That is because people drive farther from their homes more than ever in order to find decent work, and with rising prices, being able to get more for your dollar is something to consider seriously.

If you are asking if there are disadvantages to run car on water, more likely than not your answer is going to be no! What few disadvantages there may be when it comes to using water as a fuel source, the advantages still far outweigh them. Water is a renewable source and in many cases, water that you may not consider drinkable can be easily used for fuel.

Chances are you may never run into a problem with running out of gas again. You can go farther and longer on the same tank, saving yourself the cost of anywhere from half a tank to a full tank of gas with every single purchase.

Hydrogen cars are more expensive just as any new type of vehicle is. Anything that is not mainstream as a result of conversions is more popular because it can be done easily in the space of a weekend from things that you can find at your local hardware store. There really are no serious disadvantages to using water as an alternative fuel source for your vehicle.

About The Author

Alan Largo is the creator and administrator of Fuel Trips and strives to assist others identify with their adverse gasoline situation through informative reviews. You”re invited to visit http://h2o4gas2.wordpress.com to read his most recent article review.

Moves To Make Cars More Eco Friendly

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

By Catherine Harvey

If more than one hippopotamus is called a hippopotami and more than one cactus is called cacti, then surely it follows that if you own more than one Lexus, then you own Lexi?

Lexus are forerunners in the bid to reduce emissions and save our planet with their range of hybrid vehicles and many people, particularly throughout the US, have been keen to give them a try. In the US, the public transport system is not quite as efficient as in Europe. People are spread out across the land mass and all are wanting to get somewhere as quickly as they can, whether it be the school run, gong to work, shopping for out for a super large McDonalds takeaway.

The Americans like their vehicles to be luxurious, comfortable and reliable, pretty much like the rest of us, which is why they have taken so well to the Lexus. In fact, they have taken to it much better than the Japanese who actually make the car and the Europeans who are not keen on paying so much for a method of getting from A to B when they have a pretty efficient transport system in place already.

One such American who wishes to reduce his carbon footprint by using a hybrid vehicle is Grateful Dead founder and front man, Bob Weir, who owns a 2007 Hybrid Lexus GS 450h. Environmentalist Weir purchased the car for its eco friendly qualities and ranks the car an eight out of ten. Although it is worth a full ten, Weir lives on a mountain side so doesn”t feel the full benefit of the car’’s economical aspects but fully appreciates the sound system. Apparently, the driver is cocooned in silence whilst driving allowing the vehicles superb sound system to completely envelope the driver.

Another celebrity eco-warrior is Sir Paul McCartney. His tireless campaign for anything environmentally friendly has been rewarded by the gift of a Hybrid Lexus Limousine. This was in recognition of the fact that he does all he can to enlighten the public to the need for ”green” cars. However, Sir Paul was not best pleased when he found out that the car was flown from Japan to Britain by jet. The carbon footprint for a jet is one hundred times that of a standard method of shipping and kind of defeats the object of a ”green” car.

The market for hybrid cars has been slow to take off. People want to do their bit for the environment but not many people can afford the price tag that comes with it. This is something that the government should be able to tackle. Maybe if they were to subsidise it then we could all afford to do our bit.

They also do not provide the same sort of power that drivers have been used to with standard fuel cars. Technology is improving all the time in a bid to find a means of transport that not only is not harmful to the planet but that also gets us around at the speed we are used to and is accompanied by sleek, good looks. Until recently, many electric or hybrid cars looked plain silly. Tiny vehicles that were painted in lurid colours may have been good for the environment but few people are willing to drive around looking and feeling silly.

All the top car manufacturers are working on eco-friendly cars and the results are getting better by the day. Hopefully, in time, this will result in the right car, with the right look, at the right price.

About The Author

Vehicle expert Catherine Harvey looks at the way Lexus are doing their bit for the environment. To find out more please visit http://www.inchcapelexus.co.uk/

Keeping Control Of The Pests

Monday, July 14th, 2008

By Peter Geisheker

During the warmer seasons you will notice that the bug population becomes much larger. Not only does it become larger, but it also becomes more apparent and annoying. Bugs that will eat your home and bite you are more than just a simple problem. They are a big problem that must be kept under control. Using chemicals to rid your home of pests could create quite a health problem for the human inhabitants of the house. They smell horrible and when they are breathed in they can cause respiratory problems.

One way to rid your home of insects and not cause yourself any health problems is the use of a bug blocker. These simple solutions have increased in popularity as people become more aware of the dangers of chemical pesticides. There are many bug blocker types to choose from if you decide to use one of these methods to eliminate bugs in your home. A window shield is one type of bug blocker that can work very well to keep the bugs from invading your home. They are ventilated to allow the air in your home to circulate and keep the bugs out at the same time.

Wire mesh that is installed over your doors and windows is another method that can be used to keep the insects out. Windows and doors are the primary ways that bugs enter our homes. They are simple to install and are very effective at stopping bugs before they get into the home.

Do some homework and comparison-shopping before you decide on the type of insect control device you are going to use in your home. You will have to consider the insect type that you are trying to eliminate and whether or not you have pets and small children in the home. There are devices that are very effective at ridding the home of mosquitoes and others that are good for a host of pests that could be running around your home, from cockroaches to mice.

The electronic devices that are used to rid a home of pests are very friendly to the environment and will not hurt any human inhabitants in your home. Some of them can be quite expensive and you should do some shopping around before you buy one. There are lower cost alternatives to the expensive devices that do just as effective of a job. The difference in the devices is the amount of time they take to work.

If you are having a difficult time with the insect population in your home you should go online and do some shopping for electronic pest control devices. You should be able to find various sites that have these devices for sale and at a very reasonable price. You can compare prices among the different sites and find the best price for the device that you want. You can usually order the device online and have it delivered to your home. It’’s a great way to go shopping.

Termites are one problem in the home that must be dealt with right away. At the first sign of termite damage you should begin looking for an effective way to get these insects out of your home before they cause more problems. You can usually find an effective poison for termites that can be used in and outside of your home. It is helpful to put the poison around your home so that you can keep them from getting in.

About The Author

Peter Geisheker is the CEO of The Geisheker Group marketing company. http://www.marketing-consulting-company.com

Peter develops and implements strategic marketing programs for businesses including termite control and electronic pest control. http://www.webugbugs.com

Stop Laundering Your Energy Money

Friday, July 11th, 2008

By Gary Transmeier

Laundry may be the one daily chore nobody wants to think much about. However, two of the larger energy consuming appliances in your home are in the laundry room. The clothes washer uses both energy and water, especially if you wash in hot water. The clothes dryer is a large heater blowing hot air through your wet clothes. The water heater accounts for 13% of the average US home’’s annual utility bill. Of that up to 26% can be due to washing clothes. Therefore, about 3.4% of your utility bill is for heating the water to wash your clothes. Read the following tips to stop wasting money from your clothes washer and dryer.

Wash in the lowest needed temperature and rinse in cold water. Most of the energy used for the clothes washer is consumed at the water heater, about 80 to 90%. Top load washers have tubs which can use 45 to 60 gallons of water per load. Front end washers use only about 17-26 gallons. If hot water is selected on the washer, then most of the above water comes from your water heater. Using the lowest water temperature is the best action to reduce energy consumption of your clothes washer.

Fill tub completely. If this is not possible, then adjust water level to the load. Waiting until there is enough dirty clothes for a full load will minimize the time the washer is used. However, overloading the washer may prevent sufficient cleaning of all the clothes. In the few cases some clothes must be washed, adjust the water level.

Use gentle cycle when possible. The washer also has an electric motor to spin the tub (drum) and agitator. Less energy is needed for a gentle agitation. Energy Star qualified front end washers do not have an agitator.

When buying a new washer, consider front end washers that are Energy Star qualified. Front end washers use less water and energy than top load washers. Energy Star qualified washers use over 40% less energy and water. Even if a washer is Energy Star qualified, energy use can vary between models and manufacturers. Always compare the yellow EnergyGuide tag posted on the appliance.

Dry your clothes outside on a clothesline. The clothes dryer has an electric or gas heater to dry the clothes. These heaters can be quite large, requiring a 240 volt connection in the US for electric heaters. Most of the energy used by the dryer goes into the heater. There is a fan to pull air through the drying clothes and out through a vent; and a motor turns the drum. The energy used by the clothes dryer is similar between models and manufacturers. Since there is little that can be done to reduce energy, they are not required to display EnergyGuide tags and are not included in Energy Star requirements. To save energy runtime must be reduced. The greatest reduction in runtime comes from drying clothes outside; let the sun do the work. Some homeowner associations do not allow or restrict the use of clotheslines.
Clean lint filter after every load. Lint in the filter slows the airflow and results in longer time to dry clothes. Make sure entire vent to the outside is clear of lint.

Using spin dry features of the washer saves drying time. Spinning your clothes in the washer pulls water from your clothes by means of centrifugal force. This uses less energy than the heater in your dryer. Energy star qualified washers spin clothes two to three times faster. More water is extracted which reduces dryer run time.

Do not over dry clothes. This runs your dryer longer than needed, wasting energy. When buying a new dryer, consider one with a moisture sensor.

Do not forget other devices that use energy. The use of the clothes iron is declining in our fast pace permanent press world but they do use energy when used. Irons can pull 1000 to 1800 watts. Use irons only when needed and make sure you do not leave it on. A sink may be used to aid in stain removal. Any use of hot water will use energy at the water heater.

To summarize, the major factor in energy use of clothes washers is water temperature. Try using warm water instead of hot water. Use cold water for colors and delicates. Rinsing can be with cold water. There is no advantage to rinse with warm or hot water. There is little control over the heat used by the clothes dryer; simply, do not run the dryer when it is not needed. These efforts will stop wasting energy when you do laundry.

About The Author

Gary Transmeier has worked over 25 years providing paying clients methods to save energy in their buildings. Now he offers ways to save energy to everyone. At http://www.homeenergyplace.com you will find details on over a 100 ways to save energy in your home.

You Can Make A Difference With Water Conservation

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

By Rachel Yoshida

At this time of the year, water conservation is one of the most important issues, especially in areas where droughts are commonplace. Even if you do not live in one of these areas, you can save a large amount of water and money every month by following these simple tips.

One easy thing that you can do is take a Ziploc bag and fill it about halfway up with pebbles. Put this in the tank of your toilet to raise the water level, so you use less water with each flush. If you want to save even more money, you can replace your high water volume toilet with a model that uses significantly less water.

While you are waiting for the water to heat up when you take a shower, try catching the water in a bucket to use to water your plants or even your pets.

Checking for leaks in your toilet is also easy and you can lose more water every month than you think if your toilet leaks. Put some food coloring into the tank and if you come back a while later and the coloring shows up in the bowl, you have a leak.

Saving water is also easy in the kitchen. Washing dishes by hand is the best way to get it done, but often people use more water than they have to by leaving the water running for rinsing purposes. If you have two sinks, fill one up with rinse water and the other with soap water. Even better, if you have a spray hose attached to your sink, use that in short bursts instead.

If you have to defrost food from the freezer, you should do this by setting the item in the refrigerator for a while or by using the defrost feature of your microwave.

Outside, if you have a swimming pool, you can buy a cover for your pool which will reduce the amount of pool water that you lose to evaporation each summer.

When you water your lawn, it is best to do it in the early morning before the temperature rises. Watering in the afternoon when it is hot is wasteful, since much of the water that you use will evaporate before it is absorbed into the ground. Additionally, you should avoid watering your lawn on windy days. You can also use a screwdriver and push it down into your lawn to test how much water is in the soil. If it goes down easily, you can skip watering for the day.

About The Author

Rachel Yoshida is a writer in many fields.
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http://www.water-damage-services.com/cities/tallahasseewaterdamagerestoration.html

Ethanol for the Tank, Lower Prices at the Pump

Monday, July 7th, 2008

By Rodrigo Pocius

Ethanol fuel is already here. Ethanol provides a viable alternative to rising Gasoline prices. In the U.S., ethanol is currently mixed with the Gasoline at the pump, offering higher octane value and a renewable supplement to Gas.

Currently, the automobile industry is producing vehicles capable of burning a product known as ”E85” which is a mixture of 85% Ethanol and Gasoline. The ability to burn 100% Ethanol is not far off, and there are many kits available online which claim to convert any Gas engine to burn pure Ethanol as well. Take caution, however, and refer to your automotive policies before converting as conversion could void your particular warranty.

Ethanol is a renewable fuel, which can be made from various feed stocks of plant matter. Current Ethanol production relies on Sugar cane and Corn stocks. The use of Corn has it’’s controversies, primarily concerned about the impact on Corn based ethanol on food supply. Admittedly, this is an area of concern, and other non-food sources should be considered..

In Brazil, Ethanol makes up a large chunk of the Fuel Economy and it’’s large Sugar Industry is making Brazil a major supplier of Global Ethanol.

Getting ready for Ethanol

Ethanol can be produced at home with the right materials, and there already exists many home-brewing kits for sale online. It is also encouraged by the Government with special cash incentives and tax breaks.

There is a company called ”E-fuel”, and they are currently taking orders for a unique system which can be placed in the back-yard and produces Ethanol. Known as the ”Micro-Fueler”, it is the size of 2 washing machines, comes with a station style hand pump, and can produce Ethanol at about $1.25/ Gallon when taking into account various sources of base materials and Government incentives. This system will produce ethanol from sugar and can also make Ethanol from waste alcohol. The machine can produce about 5 gallons of Ethanol a day. The company is currently accepting orders and expects shipments by the fourth quarter of 2008.

Current Ethanol Use

Currently, the ethanol formula in wide use in the United States is called ”E-10”, which is a mixture of 10% Ethanol and 90% Gasoline. This mixture produces less C02 emissions, but more can be done. With car manufacturers making new technologies available and cars being designed to burn E-85 mixture, we are looking at a future getting closer to a goal- E-100.

Future of Ethanol

Using Ethanol fuel is a wise choice now and for the future. Ethanol can be produced cheap and in large quantities. Granted, more work is needed by auto industry to make vehicles attain higher miles per gallon, but action is also required by the individual. Ethanol offers a solution that the homeowner can also invest in, thus allowing people access to their own renewable source of Ethanol. Government incentives are already in place to encourage the switch. Action combined on all these fronts will go a long way to lowering prices of oil due to decreased demand.

Food supply issues should be considered in ethanol use. There are solutions which do not affect food supply and more investment is needed. Ethanol is easy to make. It is made from sugar, and the planet offers many renewable sources for Ethanol production.

We need to pursue a ”green” future, and Ethanol is one step in the right direction.

About The Author

The time is now to act. Rising fuel prices demand a change in the status quo. You can learn more about alternative fuels and sources of energy at http://www.thenextfuels.com