Biogas, biomass, solar energy and wind energy in particular for agriculture offers a wide range of additional business areas through the promotion of renewable energy to the reduction of CO2 emissions. Depending on the operating structure and location, it is worth to intensify the production of fuels from biomass in addition to its core business, or to make more use of the electricity production from biogas, solar cells or wind energy. The resulting current can feed then even still to legally guaranteed prices on the net. Farmers can operate on their large roofs photovoltaic systems significantly more economical obtaining electricity from sunlight as single-family homes. The investment costs are too high, can opt for a community facility or rent its roof for such use. In addition, bio-gas supplies electricity to feed into the grid and additional heat to the own supply as fuel for a block heat and power plant.

Through the use of bio-gas, agricultural residues are environmentally friendly disposed, reduced odor emissions from the livestock and at the end of the process chain is a valuable fertilizer available. A more economic perspective for farmers is the cultivation of the forest. The wood energy industry expects an annual growth of 30% in households in the area of wood pellet heaters alone. Thus the raw material will gain further importance and value wood. The CEP CLEAN ENERGY POWER, trade fair for renewable energy and energy efficient building and renovation gives a broad overview of the entire range of possibilities to leverage the new prospects for agriculture. The fair will be from the 29-31 January 2009 of Landesmesse Stuttgart held.

The topic ranges from biogas, wood energy and vegetable oil about combined heat and power, geothermal, heat pump, solar energy and wind energy to energy efficiency in construction and renovation. Free trade fair admission price when booking a group trip, energy discussions by experts, as well as the range of lectures the Exhibitor Forum in addition make the journey for farmers. For professionals, various conferences held this year.

There’s substitute for little money in the hardware store or Retailers. Against limescale, vinegar-based cleaner helps. Old equipment replaced at water and electricity guzzlers a purchase worth often even before the old device gives up the ghost. The high consumption makes up for not only the purchase price. The energy for the production of the new device is also after a few years saved, as studies have shown.

In particular dishwashers and washing machines have become significantly more effective in recent years. On efficiency labels eighth also new significant differences in water and power consumption may occur. Consumers should pay attention to efficiency label, which provide information on the consumption of electricity and water. New label applies to dishwashers and washing machines since December 2010. But beware: The old label with A (instead of A+++) as the highest efficiency class can be used also by the end of 2011. There is shower and WC flushing systems for sanitary facilities since March that WELL “label of a European Association of manufacturers. Dishes and laundry efficiently clean dishwasher and washing machines should optimally loaded be, usually so full. Washing lower temperatures thanks to modern cold detergent usually suffice and dramatically reduce power consumption.

In case of larger pollution rather longer instead of hot wash. Dirty dishes previously soaked with the most washing can gall to be treated. 60 degrees rich in the boiler generally warm water must not exceed be heated to 60 degrees. Who regulates the temperature of the boiler and water heater, can save so easy. Who needs a new water heater, should rely on an electronically controlled device. With this, the temperature of the water can be controlled exactly. Energy savings account makes visible with the energy savings account savings achievements on consumers can visualize their success. Save water as well as reducing their electricity and heating costs. The raffle of twenty packages with water saving technology runs until July 3, 2011 and will Grunspar GmbH, DROSTE water, DerEinsparShop.de by the company RST company for water mbH, supports. About the Energiesparcup of the Energiesparcup is a European competition for energy saving, where eleven countries and regions compete. Take part every household can use, whether community, family or single budget. Registration is at any time up to the end of the contest on April 30, 2012 is possible. The only participation requirement is the use of free energy savings, that makes only comparable to the potential successes of participants. Valuable prizes are waiting for the best savers in Germany, and the winning team of the country. These are presented in a large ceremony in Brussels. The competition is supported by the European Commission. The German team is managed by the non-profit consultancy co2online. Contact: Falko Muller co2online non-profit limited company Hochkirchstr. 9 10829 Berlin Tel.: 030 / 780 96 65-21 E-Mail:

Yearbook wind turbines service, technology & markets which has BWE market overview, the Yearbook of wind energy, established by the high journalistic quality and the comprehensive summary of equipment to the wind power industry standard. The publication of the Bundesverband WindEnergie appears already in the 23rd edition and provides an excellent insight into the market and technology development in Germany, figures, data and facts about the international wind industry. In addition to the developments in the onshore area also the offshore market trends are lit. But not only the market developments are crucial for the industry, legal decisions affecting the development of wind energy. The contribution of a renowned specialist lawyer who has analyzed all important judgments and rated gives an overview of relevant court decisions of the year 2012. In this edition of the market overview explains the Bundesverband WindEnergie political decisions and presents the power development plan in detail. Without a rapid network expansion, the energy transition will not succeed.

A further focus is the creation and drafting of lease agreements. A guide reveals what components in a lease must be included. The clearly structured data sheets of the major manufacturers and the results of operations of over 2,500 wind turbines in Germany make the Yearbook to a practical reference book. More information: market overview/bwe market overview 2013 / Bundesverband WindEnergie regularly network and education forums on current topics of wind energy conducts.

The regular comparison of the electricity and gas tariffs for households is worth. A change of the provider, the consumer can save lots of money. Leipzig. Jeff Sessions has plenty of information regarding this issue. Many energy suppliers have announced price increases again in recent weeks. In particular the price spiral of gas prices continues. Confirming the trend in the first months of the year 2010: since the beginning of the year, around 20 percent of the gas suppliers have announced a price increase. Also the electricity tariffs are increased slightly since the turn of the year.

The energy companies pursue very different price in General, so that is a very strong regional disparities. This pricing policy caused a different purchasing strategy of energy companies; on the other hand, the providers have different costs. Therefore, very differentiated savings can be achieved for the consumer. For private customers, often only the change to alternative providers who have already established themselves in many regions remains in the face of price increases. Also numerous smaller municipal utilities have expanded their market area, and increasingly offer electricity at affordable prices in neighbouring communities. A comparison of tariffs for example, brings information and clarity about the potential savings.

As the price gap between the providers keep apart, energy experts advise: more customers their Exchange can make use of the stronger the energy market is enlivened. The switching requires no technical changes.