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The next time your batteries need a recharge, try taking a walk. A tiny Cleveland startup is trying to capture the renewable energy of your footsteps — no outlet required.
Tremonth Electronics' Personal Energy Generator, or PEG
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Mobile electronic devices like the iPhone only require 2.5 watts of power to fully recharge themselves, he says. "So, in the end, all we have to do is harvest 2.5 percent of your human walking energy, without you knowing it, and put it in your mobile electronic device."
So, after years of tinkering, LeMieux's company Tremont Electric is about to launch its first product that takes a little of your walking energy and sends it to your portable electronics. It's called the Personal Energy Generator, or PEG, and it's about the size of a flashlight.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120236697The next time your batteries need a recharge, try taking a walk. A tiny Cleveland... more
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http://www.enviromission.com.au/irm/content/images/videos/modernmarvels/index.html
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http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/solarinsure-inc-/news/article/2009/11/solar-calculator-add-on-for-the-web-released
SolarInsure, a green energy insurance brokerage in Southern California, has created a comprehensive solar calculator that allows industry specialists and customers the ability to calculate the cost of going solar in a matter of minutes. For the first time, an individual has the ability to evaluate not only the cost, but also the governmental benefits provided by both federal and state governments, and local utility companies and municipalities for installing solar panels.
The solar calculator is a simple web applet that can be shared across the internet. Written in JavaScript, any solar panel installer can add it to their site by simply copy and pasting a line of code. Customers can then use the calculator by entering their zip code, choosing their electric company and entering their average monthly electric bill. The resulting information is the cost of installation followed by all the benefits provided in their area.
These benefits, also called solar incentives, are provided by the government to promote the use of alternative energies. The federal government provides tax incentives, while some state and utility companies provide cash rebates. For instance, in California there is $3 billion in incentives for solar-energy projects with the objective of providing 3,000 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity by 2016.
The solar calculator is located on SolarInsure's website at www.solarinsure.com/solar-energy-calculator. The calculator is readily available to the public and is free of cost. SolarInsure is one of the first and largest alternative energy insurance brokerages in the United States.http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/solarinsure-inc-/news/article/2009/11/s... more
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I found this to be very interesting. This is the only actual comparison of the actual amounts involved that I have ever seen-------and it paints an entirely different picture than the one painted by conservatives who oppose renewable energy because it is subsidized.
My only reservation about the study is that it is not broken down into more speciic groups. I think that some fossil fuels are much worse than others, and not all renewable energy options are good choices either.
Still, I think this is good information to have handy.I found this to be very interesting. This is the only actual comparison of the... more
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A new iPhone app from the makers of Windspire wind turbines allows you to measure wind speed with your iPhone and more.A new iPhone app from the makers of Windspire wind turbines allows you to measure wind... more
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Complete Transcript of President Obama's remarks on Friday at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as released by the White House (Click Link)
Selected Excerpts:
Now, while the challenges today are different, we have to draw on the same spirit of innovation that's always been central to our success. And that's especially true when it comes to energy. There may be plenty of room for debate as to how we transition from fossil fuels to renewable fuels -- we all understand there's no silver bullet to do it. There's going to be a lot of debate about how we move from an economy that's importing oil to one that's exporting clean energy technology; how we harness the innovative potential on display here at MIT to create millions of new jobs; and how we will lead the world to prevent the worst consequences of climate change. There are going to be all sorts of debates, both in the laboratory and on Capitol Hill. But there's no question that we must do all these things.
Countries on every corner of this Earth now recognize that energy supplies are growing scarcer, energy demands are growing larger, and rising energy use imperils the planet we will leave to future generations. And that's why the world is now engaged in a peaceful competition to determine the technologies that will power the 21st century. From China to India, from Japan to Germany, nations everywhere are racing to develop new ways to producing and use energy. The nation that wins this competition will be the nation that leads the global economy. I am convinced of that. And I want America to be that nation. It's that simple. (Applause.)
That's why the Recovery Act that we passed back in January makes the largest investment in clean energy in history, not just to help end this recession, but to lay a new foundation for lasting prosperity. The Recovery Act includes $80 billion to put tens of thousands of Americans to work developing new battery technologies for hybrid vehicles; modernizing the electric grid; making our homes and businesses more energy efficient; doubling our capacity to generate renewable electricity. These are creating private-sector jobs weatherizing homes; manufacturing cars and trucks; upgrading to smart electric meters; installing solar panels; assembling wind turbines; building new facilities and factories and laboratories all across America. And, by the way, helping to finance extraordinary research.Complete Transcript of President Obama's remarks on Friday at the Massachusetts... more
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The video explains it.
But I want to know why I never hear this concept brought up when people talk about the many possible sources of safe, renewable, and envriornmently friendly energy?
The video does not say when the Tower was built though I suspect it has been there for about a decade.
You hear how Solar Panels can only work during the day and that Wind Mills can only work when it's windy.
So why don't you hear about a renewable energy technology that can work a day long?The video explains it.
But I want to know why I never hear this concept brought up... more
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While some cities and states are busy passing regulations that either restrict or ban wind turbines altogether (North Carolina), the city of Palmdale has taken steps to make wind turbine installation easier.While some cities and states are busy passing regulations that either restrict or ban... more
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'Green jobs' are supported by the Senate on the week that Utilities leaders meet to refine operations – But have they missed the Green Rush?
Profits in the Utilities sector have fallen and experts say it may not be until 2011 that any improvements can be seen. Consumer demand has decreased dramatically since the economic crisis first began, as housing and commercial construction markets have seen a severe drop in business. So key visionaries rallied last week at the greatly anticipated NGU Summit to discuss ways in which they can best invest in innovative technologies to secure top-line growth.
Met with a standing ovation, Diane Grueneich – Commissioner, State Of California Public Utilities Commission opened proceedings looking at the implementation of energy efficiency programs and building partnerships nationally and internationally that advance best practices in clean energy and policies to achieve maximum energy savings. Such Green Technology was backed by the senate as a way of bolstering the domestic economy.
“The U.S. is at the brink of losing manufacturing jobs to India and China and implementation of a near-term renewable energy standard would send a strong message and would do the most to boost demand.” Michael Peck, North American spokesman for Gamesa USA
Efficiency on existing distribution networks and the ‘near-term’ transformation to a Renewable network was a key focus throughout the summit with Andres Carvallo – CIO, Austin Energy was joined by Mark Gray – Chief Engineer, AEP, Steven Malnight – VP Renewable Energy, Pacific Gas & Electric, , Ted Schultz – VP Energy Efficiency, Duke Energy, David Mead – VP Engineering & Technical Services, Southern California Edison and Jay Ignacio – President, Hawaii Electric to talk about their thoughts on the consequences of smart energy management, customer-sited solar, energy storage and the technologies that need to be in place to capitalize on the ‘Green Rush’. Thought leadership came from PV Powered, HP, ACCIONA Energy, Itron, Syclo
And Barnard Construction Company, Inc.
"Its great to see the industry work together to secure domestic growth, We do not want to see climate legislation transformed into a mechanism for transferring jobs overseas," Tom Macdonald – NGU US Summit Director
The goal was clear, to invest in a Greener and innovative future in line with Government backing, but can the US Utility sector keep up with the Global ‘Green Rush’ as China and Europe steam ahead? Utility leaders have agreed to reform in Texas May 2010 to review.'Green jobs' are supported by the Senate on the week that Utilities leaders meet to... more
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Mark Jacobson, professor of civil and environmental engineering, has coauthored an article that is the cover story in the November issue of Scientific American. The article presents new research mapping out and evaluating a quantitative plan for powering the entire world on wind, water and solar energy, including an assessment of the materials needed and costs. And it will ultimately be cheaper than sticking with fossil fuel or going nuclear. Credit: Linda Cicero, Stanford University News Service
Most of the technology needed to shift the world from fossil fuel to clean, renewable energy already exists. Implementing that technology requires overcoming obstacles in planning and politics, but doing so could result in a 30 percent decrease in global power demand, say Stanford civil and environmental engineering Professor Mark Z. Jacobson and University of California-Davis researcher Mark Delucchi.
To make clear the extent of those hurdles - and how they could be overcome - they have written an article that is the cover story in the November issue of Scientific American. In it, they present new research mapping out and evaluating a quantitative plan for powering the entire world on wind, water and solar energy, including an assessment of the materials needed and costs. And it will ultimately be cheaper than sticking with fossil fuel or going nuclear, they say.Mark Jacobson, professor of civil and environmental engineering, has coauthored an... more
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"This headline may come as a bit of a surprise, so too might that fact that the warmest year recorded globally was not in 2008 or 2007, but in 1998.
But it is true. For the last 11 years we have not observed any increase in global temperatures.
And our climate models did not forecast it, even though man-made carbon dioxide, the gas thought to be responsible for warming our planet, has continued to rise.
So what on Earth is going on?"
Here's what's going on...the Emperor has no clothes. Carbon is good for the planet, you just don't know it yet. You also don't know that free energy and free water is staring you in the face, but they won't tell you that either.
I personally, would love to live in a greenhouse. All those big plants and fruits sucking up that carbon, providing fresh food and emitting good, clean oxygen, instead of breathing in all that pollution pumped out by corporations that is really killing the environment.
They poison your tap water and tell you that carbon is bad. If you really want an Inconvenient Truth, watch 'Global Warming or Global Governance' (just type it into google and click videos).'"This headline may come as a bit of a surprise, so too might that fact that the... more
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http://www.citizen.org A film by R.J. Somerville, a student in the Digital Media Department of FIDM.http://www.citizen.org A film by R.J. Somerville, a student in the Digital Media... more
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Why dont we hear about projects like this on the MSM? There is much going on in solar and yet, you would never know it. I suppose since coal sponsors them they can't bite the hand that feeds them.Why dont we hear about projects like this on the MSM? There is much going on in solar... more
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Carmanah Technologies has unveiled the newest design in solar LED lighting: the EverGEN 1710 solar-powered area light. Designed as a compact stand-alone lighting alternative for off-grid parking lots and other municipal, commercial or industrial areas, the new EverGEN 1710 light combines advanced motion-sensing capabilities with a range of energy saving operating profiles to ensure bright, reliable illumination whenever and wherever it's needed.
Featuring a dark-sky friendly LED fixture designed by industry-leading lighting manufacturer BetaLED, the EverGEN 1710 solar light incorporates all of the elements of a complete solar power system in a compact, pole-mounted design developed by world-renowned global innovation firm frog design.
According to Ted Lattimore, Carmanah CEO, Carmanah and frog design shared a common goal throughout the design process: to present a powerful new lighting alternative characterized by elegance of design and efficiency of operation. "We knew this light would be special - delivering big system performance in the smallest form factor yet - so when it came to the design, we wanted the very best," said Lattimore.
"Working closely with the team at frog, we settled on a unique design that reflects the essence of renewable energy: clean, simple, practical and efficient. Although it's a tough, high output, industrial-strength light, the quality finish and distinctive, contemporary styling would look great just about anywhere," said Lattimore. "But best of all it performs better than anything in its category - it's a practical, cost-effective renewable energy alternative."
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I think it's time for some off -grid illumination. ;-).Carmanah Technologies has unveiled the newest design in solar LED lighting: the... more
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In its quest to become one of the greenest cities in the world, San Francisco is now turning to the power of the ocean for yet another clean renewable energy source. But the cost of the project is causing many in both fiscal and environmental circles to ask if the expense is worth the return.In its quest to become one of the greenest cities in the world, San Francisco is now... more
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Converting the rubbish that fills the world’s landfills into biofuel may be the answer to both the growing energy crisis and to tackling carbon emissions, claim scientists in Singapore and Switzerland. New research published in Global Change Biology: Bioenergy, reveals how replacing gasoline with biofuel from processed waste could cut global carbon emissions by 80%.
Biofuels produced from crops have proven controversial because they require an increase in crop production which has its own severe environmental costs. However, second-generation biofuels, such as cellulosic ethanol derived from processed urban waste, may offer dramatic emissions savings without the environmental catch.
“Our results suggest that fuel from processed waste biomass, such as paper and cardboard, is a promising clean energy solution,” said study author Associate Professor Hugh Tan of the National University of Singapore. “If developed fully this biofuel could simultaneously meet part of the world’s energy needs, while also combating carbon emissions and fossil fuel dependency.”
The team used the United Nation’s Human Development Index to estimate the generation of waste in 173 countries. This data was then coupled to the Earthtrends database to estimate the amount of gasoline consumed in those same countries.
The team found that 82.93 billion litres of cellulosic ethanol could be produced from the world’s landfill waste and that by substituting gasoline with the resulting biofuel, global carbon emissions could be cut by figures ranging from 29.2% to 86.1% for every unit of energy produced.
“If this technology continues to improve and mature these numbers are certain to increase,” concluded co-author Dr. Lian Pin Koh from ETH Zürich. “This could make cellulosic ethanol an important component of our renewable energy future.”Converting the rubbish that fills the world’s landfills into biofuel may be the... more
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Clipper Windpower Development Video explains the steps it takes to complete a wind energy project. During our Corporate Video class at Brooks Institute this summer, Janine Stengel, Beatriz Barragan Horn and Blake Lewis worked on this project with the help and support of Clipper Windpower Inc.
Alternative Energy will become more and more important. We need to be involved and learn about the new technologies and support it in the best way we can.
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www.clipperwind.comClipper Windpower Development Video explains the steps it takes to complete a wind... more
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The debate rages over whether we have already reached the point of peak world oil output or will not do so until at least the next decade. There can, however, be little doubt of one thing: We are moving from an era in which oil was the world's principal energy source to one in which petroleum alternatives -- especially renewable supplies derived from the sun, wind and waves -- will provide an ever larger share of our total supply. But buckle your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy ride under Xtreme conditions.
It would, of course, be ideal if the shift from dwindling oil to its climate-friendly successors were to happen smoothly via a mammoth, well-coordinated, interlaced system of wind, solar, tidal, geothermal and other renewable energy installations. Unfortunately, this is unlikely to occur. Instead, we will surely first pass through an era characterized by excessive reliance on oil's final, least attractive reserves along with coal, heavily polluting "unconventional" hydrocarbons like Canadian oil sands, and other unappealing fuel choices.
There can be no question that Barack Obama and many members of Congress would like to accelerate a shift from oil dependency to non-polluting alternatives. As the president said in January, "We will commit ourselves to steady, focused, pragmatic pursuit of an America that is free from our [oil] dependence and empowered by a new energy economy that puts millions of our citizens to work." Indeed, the $787 billion economic stimulus package he signed in February provided $11 billion to modernize the nation's electrical grid, $14 billion in tax incentives to businesses to invest in renewable energy, $6 billion to states for energy efficiency initiatives, and billions more directed to research on renewable sources of energy. More of the same can be expected if a sweeping climate bill is passed by Congress. The version of the bill recently passed by the House of Representatives, for example, mandates that 20 percent of U.S. electrical production be supplied by renewable energy by 2020.
But here's the bad news: Even if all these initiatives were to pass, and more like them many times over, it would still take decades for this country to substantially reduce its dependence on oil and other non-renewable, polluting fuels. So great is our demand for energy, and so well-entrenched the existing systems for delivering the fuels we consume, that (barring a staggering surprise) we will remain for years to come in a no-man's-land between the Petroleum Age and an age that will see the great flowering of renewable energy. Think of this interim period as -- to give it a label -- the Era of Xtreme Energy, and in just about every sense imaginable from pricing to climate change, it is bound to be an ugly time.
much much more at link...The debate rages over whether we have already reached the point of peak world oil... more
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HOBBS, N.M. September 14, 2009 – New Mexico Tech’s Center for Energy Policy will present a special presentation about the future of energy in the 21st century at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13.
John Hofmeister, the former president of Shell Oil Co., will present a one-hour talk titled “Affordable Energy in the 21st Century: Enablers and Disablers.” The talk will be followed by an open dialog about the future of energy in America.
The presentation is free, but registration is requested at nmcep.nmt.edu or by calling 575-492-4715. The presentation will be at Tydings Auditorium at Hobbs High School.
New Mexico Tech Vice President of Research Dr. Van Romero said he’s excited that the Center is able to attract a nationally-known expert to speak in Hobbs.
“This is yet another example of how important energy resources are in southern New Mexico,” Romero said. “We are thrilled to have a distinguished guest like Mr. Hofmeister discuss important policy issues at a Center for Energy Policy event."HOBBS, N.M. September 14, 2009 – New Mexico Tech’s Center for Energy Policy will... more
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