Numerous studies show that energetically and on CO2, current agrofuels have a poor or even negative balance. By using this agricultural land to plant other perennial crops, the CO2 balance is further aggravated to the detriment of agrofuels. By taking into account not only CO2 and energy, but also all inputs (fertilizers, […]
Unconventional biofuels in Belgium. By Olivia Schoeling / Valbiom. Summary document on so-called 2nd and 3rd generation biofuels of the future. Main themes: lignocellulose, pyrolysis, liquefaction (direct), gasification, biochemical processes of biomass transformation, lignocellulosic ethanol, biogas, butanol, BtL of fat, hydrogen, microalgae, pilot plants in the world. Document of […]
Working principle and plans of a slow combustion wood stove. By André P. member of forum. Learn more: Plans and operation of a slow combustion wood stove. Download the file (Newsletter subscription may be required): Plans of a slow combustion wood stove
Yesterday, France broke an electricity consumption record with a peak of 88.960 megawatts at 19:00 p.m. according to RTE, manager of the French electricity network. The previous consumption record was dated January 27, 2006, with 86.280 MW. The difference between these 2 values (+ 3%) is equivalent to the production of more than 2 nuclear reactors. […]
Hidden electricity consumption and standby consumption, what about you and your bills? Fighting against the construction of new nuclear power plants also means fighting against the overconsumption of electrical energy. If there are electrical needs that are not "compressible" because linked to the economic activity of the country, there are other needs [...]
A generator set powered by a mixture of andouillette grease and ethanol. Broadcast on France3 News on December 14, 2007. Find out more: Animal fat in a generator Download the file (newsletter subscription may be required): Green electricity produced from animal fat from pigs
Energy ranking of housing in primary energy: More: forum Energy Performance Diagnosis Download the file (newsletter subscription may be required): DPE: energy performance diagnosis ranking diagram
Order of 24 May 2006 relating to the thermal characteristics of new buildings and new parts of buildings. Find out more: the RT2005 in brief. Download the file (newsletter subscription may be required): RT2005: ministerial decree relating to the thermal characteristics of new buildings and new parts of buildings
Ministerial Decree of September 15, 2006 relating to the energy performance diagnostic for existing buildings offered for sale in mainland France. This document is the official text concerning the energy performance diagnosis - DPE, now mandatory for any sale of real estate. Download the file (a subscription to the Newsletter can be […]
EcoMobi Guide 48-page list of vehicle classification 2007 version by the ATE. Also download the 2004 car classification by the ATE. Find out more: - http://www.ecomobiliste.ch/– Forum classification of cars Download the file (subscription to the Newsletter may be required): EcoMobilist classification and 2007 environmental assessment of new cars