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China knows renewable energy is the economy of the future and is cashing in on it by wanting our stimulus money to manufacture wind turbines in China and sell them to America to set up wind farms.
If China is willing to make turbines, where are our great corporations that need income?
Hello. Any corporation out there? Maybe GE will answer.China knows renewable energy is the economy of the future and is cashing in on it by... more
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Global Media giants GDS International are famed for catering to the needs of the worlds fortune 500 companies, running leading publications and news websites for the world’s biggest Jet setters. But with the economy still recovering and the cost of fuel rising Chairman Spencer Green wants to do more to reflect his readers changing attitudes and Go Green.
Every website in the world requires electricity (generated from the burning of Fossil-Fuels) to power hosting servers, the networks that connects it to the rest of the globe and the computers that we view it from. Therefore, every impression has a carbon footprint that contributes to climate-change.
Next Generation Power & Energy was suitably the first website that has undergone the various changes to make it Carbon neutral, but by the end of the year his entire catalogue of over 100 leading sites.
Studies show that the information and communications technology industry contributes two percent of the world's carbon emissions - that's greater than that of the entire aviation industry. More worryingly, this figure is expected to grow significantly over the next decade.”
“With the help of CO2Stats, our green websites will neutralise carbon footprint with audited renewable energy. CO2Stats' green site certification allows us to make our sites more environmentally friendly using software that can make websites more energy efficient and carbon neutral.” Says Sean McColgan – Digital Strategist for GDS International
CO2Stats monitors a site's energy usage; gives tips on how to make websites more energy-efficient (and load faster); and then purchases the appropriate amount of audited renewable energy from wind and solar farms. CO2Stats can also can tell what class of computer a visitor is using, how long they stay, and even what types of fossil fuels are being burned in order to power that computer. Likewise, it can even calculate the amount of energy being used to power the networks that are connecting a visitors' computer with your servers.
With this data, CO2Stats can calculate the combined carbon emissions of the servers, networks, and visitors' computers that supported your website. You can see our "Green Certified Site" badge in the footer of the NG Power & Energy websites.
GDS International’s Green push continues with its launch of a new Next Generation Africa site - www.ngpowerenergyafrica.com. The new site will keep you up-to-date and well informed on all the developments in Africa's power and energy industry; such as Morocco launching a giant new solar project and the debate over South Africa's commitment to the fight against climate change.
All of this comes just in time for the Next Generation Oil & Gas Africa Summit on 19th - 21st January 2010, where the industry's top senior level executives get the chance to engage in clear and focused dialogue with their peers and examine their management objectives in a relaxed and vibrant environment.Global Media giants GDS International are famed for catering to the needs of the... more
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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
Enlarge Courtesy of Tremont Electronics
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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The Solar Energy Foundation won the 2009 Ashden Award for Sustainable Energy.
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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.SolarInsure, a green energy insurance brokerage in Southern California, has created a... 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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