Sustainable Energy: What's it All About?
The first in a series that explores the future of sustainable energy across British Columbia
The Advantages of LED Lights
The key strength of LED lighting systems is in their low power consumption and durability. On average led based lighting systems will use 10%-20% of the power consumption of their incandescent counterparts.
The Prius Controversy: Is there really a problem?
Based on my review of the reports, there appear to be four areas of concern and three corrective measures which have been taken by Toyota dealerships.
The right water treatment after rainwater harvesting
For the rainwater to be fit for human consumption, it is important that the water goes through the following processes. Screening, settling, filtering and disinfection.
Tips for Purchasing the Most Energy Efficient Clothes Washer
When buying a clothes washer, it can be helpful to think of two price tags. The first price tag is the price paid to purchase the washer. The second price tag is the cost to operate the washer over its lifetime.
Working the Soil and Shifting the Paradigm:
For the modern home gardener, it may take a personal "revolution" to shift your gardening paradigm away from using harmful chemicals, as chemical gardening is generally seen as less work than organic gardening.
NREL Expo to Showcase Energy Products and Services Solar and Building Technologies for Homes and Businesses Featured
The Expo will feature educational presentations, children's activities, and a showcase of energy products and services for homes and businesses. It is free to the public.
Strawhouse Market - A solar-powered straw bale natural foods store is having its grand opening in Helena, Montana…. a truly 'green' building!
Its construction is post & beam, but in filled with baled straw utilizing a three-coat cement-based plaster on the interior and exterior wall surfaces to provide superior thermal & noise insulation, as well as an exceptional fire shield versus standard "stick" wall construction.
EDTA Applauds Passage of Comprehensive Energy Bill; "A Positive Start to Transforming Transportation"
The Energy bill (H.R. 6) is on its way for signature by the President. It includes tax credits for hybrid and fuel cell vehicles, research and development for advanced technology vehicles, and EPAct fleet program modifications.
Canadian Report Ignores 99% of Green Heat
An assessment prepared for the Canadian government on the installed capacity of renewable energy sources, ignores more than 99% of the Green Heat facilities in the country.
Canada Funds $1 Million to Develop Net-Zero Homes
The federal government in Canada will contribute $1 million to launch the first phase of a net zero energy housing initiative that initially will install solar PV panels for green power, and later include geothermal heat pumps for green heat.
Report: Homeland Security and Energy Independence Issues Addressed by Solar Technology
RenewableEnergyStocks.com Reports - Building Integrated Photovoltaics Working Towards Energy Security and Infrastructure Protection
Energy Bill Moves toward Efficiency, Doesn't Curtail U.S. Oil Addiction - Alliance to Save Energy
The House-Senate energy conference report will increase the use of energy efficiency technologies to extend our nation's energy supplies, but the bill falls far short of making energy efficiency a cornerstone of U.S. energy policy.
California apartment building to use 90 Xantrex solar inverters
Xantrex Technology Inc. (TSX:XTX) announced that 90 of its GT 3.0 residential solar inverters will be used to help power a large apartment complex in San Marcos, California.
Carlson Solar Electric Inc. will install the photovoltaic system in August.
NREL Researcher Recognized for Outstanding Achievement by Hispanic Engineers Organization
Dr. Maria Ghirardi, a researcher at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), was named one of the nation's best and brightest engineers and scientists by the Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Corporation (HENAAC).
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