Helen asks…
What will happen to all the cars when we completely switch to alternative energy?
Billions of cars run on gas. There’s a big push towards hydrogen powered, biofuels & electric cars. When the switch to alternative energy is complete, what will we do with all the cars that werent built to only work on gas. This worries me b/c i just bought a new car and plan to use it at least for another 15-20 years
The Expert answers:
The government will tax and regulate the alternative fuel to cost as much as gasoline is costing us today.
It is a game they play. The US alone has 1.4 trillion barrels of oil ready to be used. That is more than 200 years supply. Gasoline should only cost about $1.80 per gallon. The moretoreum on drilling is what is causing prices to be so high. Literally.
Now that natural gas has been found in abundence, Obama is trying to regulate it and limit production to drive prices up. Operating coal mines have been shut down on technicalities, and about 12 to 18% of all electric generation will be lost in the next few years. Get ready for electricity to skyrocket like gasoline did.
Hydrogen will not be a fuel unless someone finds a cheap way to produce it, and the equipment needed is very expensive because the hydrogen can not be use conventional metals to transport and store.
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William asks…
What is the name of the show about the 2 guys that build alternative energy projects?
I saw a show about 2 European guys who travel around in a bio-diesel truck and build alternative energy projects. On one episode they made a tidal-electric generator for some surfers. I think they are British but I can’t remember, one of them has crazy facial hair. If you know the name of this show please help me find it 🙂
The Expert answers:
I think it may be ‘ Time Wrap ‘ or ‘ I Don’t Know That ‘
Donald asks…
Are you for or against a law that would mandate the usage of alternative energy in newly consturcted buildings?
Are you for or against a law that would mandate the usage of alternative energy in newly consturcted buildings in NYC?
Yes?
No?
Why?
Why not?
Why do you think this?
How do you feel about it?
The Expert answers:
Totally for. If they have the money to build a new building, they can afford to retrofit it for alternative energy. Plus they will save money over the buildings lifetime to more than pay for the retro fit.
Thomas asks…
Why not invest more heavily in alternative energy sources if?
our oil dollars simply go to Saudi Arabia, which then funds groups that commit terrorism?
If China is one of the sole investors in alternative energy, who do you think the world will turn to once oil reserves are tapped out?
The Expert answers:
Hey Wordy, you are on to something here. Fortunately, so are about 100,000 other people. We have been powering our home with the wind and sun for 11 years now. No, the cells do not degrade in 5 to 10 years. If they did, the manufacturers would not warranty them for 25 years as they do. I did have one quit working after 8 years, they replaced it free of charge. Our wind turbine probably makes power more economically than the solar array, but you need a tower to use one, which makes them less than desireable for some people. One of your answers here complains about paying $500 monthly to the power company. In most cases here, the problem is not rates, but usage. Our home used to use about $45 per month in power, now with our solar array and turbine, it uses less than $5. Will we get our $9600 dollar investment back one day? Probably not in real dollars. But then our home has not lost power in 11 years now for even a minute, how much is that worth to you?
There are lots of factors here, but my point is that you can do something about it. Like I said, there are well over 100,000 homes and businesses using some level of solar power today, those are the documented ones. Many remote homes are not included in that tally because the researchers are not aware of them. As far as oil goes, you’re correct, it doesn’t make sense to purchase a commodity from a mideaster country, pay to ship it here, then light it on fire, but that is exactly what we do each day. Then the pollution lands here as well, what good is that? Want to get involved? I’ll list some sources below. It will take a bit of reading to get up to speed, but don’t get weighed down by all of it. I was in the same place as you 12 years ago, now I’m here. I’m not a rocket scientist, anyone can get here if they want. The next place we’re going is into a plug in hybrid car, which will be recharged by our solar array,and we are already making arrangements to expand the array to carry the extra load. Then our vehicle will be completely solar powered for trips we make in town. Join us, we’d love the company. Rudydoo
Lizzie asks…
What has President Obama done to reduce fuel cost or create alternative ENERGY?
What has president obama done for alternative energy fuels, ways to reduce fuel useage, solar energy cars, ext, or what has he done to produce more oil or drilling permits?
The Expert answers:
Everything to spend more of our $ for nothing.
Seriously all he does is spend spend spend.
I c no progress with anything in this country
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