The Green Revolution, New Energy and Technology Innovation

America and many countries around the world are fed up with high-energy costs and are now more determined than ever to find solutions that are both eco friendly and economical to their pocketbook.

I predict that within the next year, consumers will be searching the Internet for ways to move from an automobile centric culture to a more eco/people friendly society. Green technology will continue to be hot, as will "do-it-yourself" kits and information on solar, electric and other energy sources. Consumers will be researching new and innovative ideas to implement into their lives.

The following Internet searches will be hot topics for eco-minded consumers, especially now as gas prices soar.

* Hybrid transportation;
* Electric cars;
* Alternative sources such as hydrogen and algae-operated vehicles;
* How to use electricity to power a bicycle;
* Free energy, and Tesla oriented technology;
* Solar powering a home, cottage, other equipment and systems;
* Light rail solutions where such transportation doesn't yet exist;
* "Green" friendly tools that do not operate on gasoline, i.e.: push and/or cordless, rechargeable garden equipment;
* Carpooling;
* 4-day workweeks to save on energy.

Besides energy/transportation topics, the "how to" market will continue to boom, as people search for ways to become more independent and self-sufficient. As food and other commodities increase in cost, families will consider the following options: