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What do you think of cargo pants? Too 90s? Too masculine? Do you own some, or would you? How do you wear them?
http://brokeandbeautiful.com/2010/utility/What do you think of cargo pants? Too 90s? Too masculine? Do you own some, or would... more
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Are you ready to ride the waves? Planet Forward Intern Dave Raish shows us a video – with a nifty animation – that explains how one utility plans to harness the most reliable resource on Earth – the tides. By connecting two tidal turbines – think underwater windmills – to the grid, Craig Collar of Snohomish PUD is investigating the potential of tidal power. Currently, there are only 40 sites on the planet that meet the right conditions to even generate tidal energy. Watch the webisode and then weigh in…do you think tidal power will sink or swim as a viable alternative energy option?Are you ready to ride the waves? Planet Forward Intern Dave Raish shows us a video... more
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Mark Evitts positions himself as the Utility Musician in Nashville, TN. He has played with acts like Rodney Atkins and more http://www.utilitymusician.comMark Evitts positions himself as the Utility Musician in Nashville, TN. He has played... more
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John Pemberton of Southern Company thinks the oil spill disaster in the Gulf may muddy the waters of Congress's environmental debate. Tell us what you think in the comments section below.John Pemberton of Southern Company thinks the oil spill disaster in the Gulf may muddy... more
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Have you heard of the word “patent”? Well, this blog talks about the different kinds of patents; what are the things you can have patented; what is the scope of your patent in terms of territory and time span; Know how to protect your right to EXCLUDE others from making, using, offering for sale, selling or importing your creation or invention.Have you heard of the word “patent”? Well, this blog talks about the... more
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By trading oil for batteries, the struggling U.S. Postal Service could transform its fleet vehicles into overnight moneymakers that deliver much more than the daily mail.
The cash-strapped agency has the potential to earn millions by storing and stabilizing some of the nation’s grid energy in mail trucks during off-peak hours. Here's how ...
http://solveclimate.com/blog/20100405/postal-service-giant-battery-plan-cashingBy trading oil for batteries, the struggling U.S. Postal Service could transform its... more
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You never get a second chance to make a first impression. It’s an old lesson that smart meter companies and utilities are learning the hard way as some of the country’s first smart grid pilots get underway.
Smart meters, unlike traditional meters, analyze home energy use for time-of-day pricing and send the data to customers and utilities to help them better manage their energy use and supply. While that knowledge can help customers save money, the technology is under fire in California and Texas, where lawsuits and scores of complaints are accusing utilities of using the new meters to inflate their customers’ bills.
The meters allow utilities to see if customers are using energy during peak-load times and charge them accordingly under specified plans. That means careful customers can save money by opting to use their high-energy appliances, such as dishwashers and clothes dryers, during off-peak times.
But with consumer education lagging behind smart grid rollouts, thousands of customers haven't taken advantage of the information and instead have been left thinking that their utility is just price gouging in the name of energy efficiency. Some think it’s a scam cooked up by the utilities; others assume the meters are inaccurate.
The utilities claim that bill increases can be explained by a number of factors, namely increased energy use, energy use during peak-load periods and a colder winter this year. After all, they say, smart meters have been deployed by the millions throughout the world, with few complaints from customers, so clearly the technology is not the problem.
Customers aren’t buying it. ...
http://solveclimate.com/blog/20100402/eye-popping-electric-bills-spark-smart-meter-investigations-texas-californiaYou never get a second chance to make a first impression. It’s an old lesson... more
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You never get a second chance to make a first impression. It’s an old lesson that smart meter companies and utilities are learning the hard way as some of the country’s first smart grid pilots get underway.
Smart meters, unlike traditional meters, analyze home energy use for time-of-day pricing and send the data to customers and utilities to help them better manage their energy use and supply. While that knowledge can help customers save money, the technology is under fire in California and Texas, where lawsuits and scores of complaints are accusing utilities of using the new meters to inflate their customers’ bills.
The meters allow utilities to see if customers are using energy during peak-load times and charge them accordingly under specified plans. That means careful customers can save money by opting to use their high-energy appliances, such as dishwashers and clothes dryers, during off-peak times.
But with consumer education lagging behind smart grid rollouts, thousands of customers haven't taken advantage of the information and instead have been left thinking that their utility is just price gouging in the name of energy efficiency. Some think it’s a scam cooked up by the utilities; others assume the meters are inaccurate.
The utilities claim that bill increases can be explained by a number of factors, namely increased energy use, energy use during peak-load periods and a colder winter this year. After all, they say, smart meters have been deployed by the millions throughout the world, with few complaints from customers, so clearly the technology is not the problem.
Customers aren’t buying it. ...You never get a second chance to make a first impression. It’s an old lesson... more
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As officials meet in Copenhagen to hammer out a new global climate-change policy, the NGU (Next Generations Utilities) Summit was announced in Sentosa early next year by giants Tata Power and Kepco. Alongside fifty other key Utility providers in the region, the meeting - run by GDS International - was called to discuss the impact of the Copenhagen Conference and to discuss Green Dollar spending in the region.
Such large operators are looking at Asia’s innovative companies like Suntech in China who have taken the lead in producing silicon-based photovoltaic cells and wind-power producers like China Longyuan, who had a strong debut on the Hong Kong stock market, raising more than $2 billion in an initial public offering that rose 9.4% on the stock's first day of trading, to learn how to capitalize on the Green Dollar.
“Asia’s clean technology companies are poised to benefit from their large home markets and expertise in low-cost electronic manufacturing. The success of such companies demonstrates that Asia's scientists and technologists are capable of taking the lead in helping the world make the transition to renewable energy resources. We just need to give them the right challenge,” said a spokesman from the NG20 consortium lead by Colin Tam – CEO of AEI Asia Ltd, who is chairing the summit.
Detractors point out that sources of renewable energy such as wind and solar are intermittent: The wind doesn't always blow when you want it to, and the sun doesn't always shine in a particular location, and that initial capital costs for some renewable sources are still expensive. But analysis from Frost & Sullivan clearly shows the demand for Green Technology. Their results show that the Asia Pacific Fuel Cells Markets earned revenues of $142 million in 2008 and estimates this to reach $1.9 billion in 2015.
“100% renewable energy is obviously the target, says Fraser Jameson, NGU Director, but the future will be fraught with many obstacles to achieve this. The NGU Summit in Asia is a clear illustration of the private sectors willingness to adapt.” Such a transition will require a lot of money, time, and energy. No doubt there will be some failures along the way but with a strong goal-directed strategy from the private sector along with an overabundance of scientists and engineers aiming for one goal and with addition market and government backing Asia stands a good chance of leading the world away from its fossil fueled heritage.As officials meet in Copenhagen to hammer out a new global climate-change policy, the... more
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Fluid Architecture TM from Jeff Hyland on Vimeo.
Watch this house transform before your eyes. Check out the RIO from Future Space. Room Inside Outside was created by Rex Beasley. He believes architecture should be multi-purpose and fluid. Fluid Architecture is when one function of a house can be applied to many areas giving it many purposes. The result is we need less.
Looking for something to potentially raise the value of your home, restaurant or corporate space? Need to save money on utility bills? Want to live closer and more connected with nature?
Check out Fluid Architecture and how it could completely change your world.
http://www.vimeo.com/7775681Fluid Architecture TM from Jeff Hyland on Vimeo.
Watch this house transform before... more
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photo: California Governor’s Office
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday terminated talk that the recession will crimp California’s fight against global warming when he ordered every utility in the state to obtain a third of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020. And in a move that will shake up the land rush to build solar power plants in the desert, Schwarzenegger signed an executive order to streamline and prioritize the licensing of such projects.
“One of the great things about California, of course, is that we always push the envelope,” said Schwarzenegger at startup OptiSolar’s solar cell factory in Sacramento, surrounded by a triptych of solar panels, utility executives and environmentalists. “That is why today I’m proposing that we set our sights even higher. This will be the most aggressive target in the nation.”photo: California Governor’s Office
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger... more
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