Alternative Energy

In the contemporary world, energy needs are constantly increasing. This has necessitated energy stakeholders to search for alternative energy sources to satisfy these needs (Evans, 2008). In addition, they have to address the challenge of sustainability and longevity of the energy source. The principal energy source in the U.S. for years has been fossil fuels.... read more

Energy is an indirectly observed quantity that is often understood as the ability of a HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_system" \o "Physical system" physical system to do HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_%28physics%29" \o "Work (physics)" work on other physical systems (Source 3). However, this must be understood as... read more

In many homes and offices, one of the main sources of heavy power consumption is the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems, also referred to as HVAC. Amann, Ackerly and Wilson (17), say that reducing the temperature from the central heating system by 1% can subsequently cut energy costs by 10% (64). Drapes that are heavy and run all the way to the floor help keep the room warm by... read more