Let’s face it: We live in a world of high energy consumption. Every day, we’re making meals, heating and air conditioning our homes, we’re driving to and from work, checking our phones, showering, and even using power to get and stay fit. All this energy...
Innovations in Wind Energy
Rows of spinning wind turbines make for seriously Instagrammable photo ops when driving down the highway. More importantly, they produce seriously clean energy just from the whirl of their blades. Turning readily available wind into electricity was...
What’s Your Energy IQ?
So, you thought you were done with pop quizzes after high school, huh? If you’ve been following us here at Eco-Centric – specifically our series on alternative/renewable energy sources - we’re curious about your energy IQ. Take our short quiz, below, to test...
Motion of the Ocean: Introduction to Wave Energy
When it comes to renewable energy, many of us have already heard of the most popular sources, such as solar or wind power. But did you know that renewable energy can be harnessed from other natural resources and occurrences, such as the heat of the Earth and...
An Introduction to Geothermal Energy: Beneath Our Feet
As scientists begin digging deeper into the possibilities for renewable energy, they look to the sun, the wind, and other renewable options for cleaner, greener sources. Another possibility may be right beneath our feet -- geothermal energy. In our...
An Introduction to Wind Power: The Answer is Blowin’ In the Wind
Dylan’s famous lyrics may have been on to something. Is the answer blowing in the wind? Proponents of wind power sure think so! So, what exactly is wind power, how does it work, and what makes it a “green” option for producing energy? Below, we’ve compiled a...