Cash In On Federal Spending

Kiplinger: By now we’ve all heard one of the newest American complaints — all this stimulus and bailout money, but where’s mine? ... Schedules as well. 2. Renewable energy and energy conservation can save money, stabilize energy costs ... . 3. Old skills can do new jobs. Installing energy efficient water heaters in low-income housing may [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 14:07:28

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Tweet-a-Watt Shows Your Power Consumption Online

This next product is a combination of two products. Some of you might remember when we reported on the Kill-A-Watt , ... of two gadgets, Kill-A-Watt and Twitter, but two fads: energy conservation and Twitter. Speaking of energy conservation, I have recently heard that last weekend, about 900 megawatts of power [more...]

Date: 2009-03-30 17:21:57

A few small things you can do to reduce landfill

As the bright green dawn of new, cleaner and more environmentally responsible ways to create energy pokes up just above the horizon, ... creation…energy conservation. Insulation is one key to energy conservation. This material comes in many forms: fiberglass, foam, paper, glass, and even just an encapsulated air space. Most [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 06:48:02

Update for "Kilowatt Ours" schedule on public TV : an award-winning personal how-to on saving energy at home

KILOWATT OURS IS COMING TO PUBLIC TELEVISION – OCTOBER RELEASE! Film’s inspiring message of energy conservation reaches national audience KILOWATT OURS ... energy conservation and change for most people who see it. Kilowatt Ours’ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 17:57:52

TX Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams for US Senate

TX Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams for US Senate Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 16th, 2008 | Trackback [ ... of alternative energy technologies and promote greater energy efficiency and conservation. Education ... energy. I have served at every level of government: in three cabinet departments under two presidential [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 19:33:21

Energy Efficiency Economics and Policy

http://www.rff.org/Publications/Pages/PublicationDetails.aspx?PublicationID=20774 Abstract: Energy efficiency and conservation are considered key means ... in energy efficiency and conservation and examine related empirical literature. In particular, the authors [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 20:43:52

James Dulley says Einstein was wrong

Our electricity here at home is provided by the Oklahoma Electric Cooperative. As a coop member, we receive a monthly newsletter, OEC News. It is a well prepared publication with various topics, including information on energy use and conservation. As an energy enthusiast myself, I enjoy reading it and often learn something new [more...]

Date: 2009-04-04 17:19:04

At Clinton Powwow, McCain, Obama Echo Each Other on Energy

Did the joint statement on the financial crisis by senators John McCain and Barack Obama set the template for their line on energy policy as well? ... mentioning “drilling”—while Sen. Obama focused more on alternative energy and conservation. ON ENERGY ... has transcripts of both candidates’ remarks. Both candidates had remarkably similar takes on energ [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 10:42:00

Today in Congress/Open Thread

In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 House meets at 10:00 a.m ... , 2009 (Rep. Obey – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) H.R. _ - Energy Production and Conservation ... ) 5) H.R. 6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 14:00:09

Motivate kids to save energy

photo by daBinsi The first tip is interesting because it offers a monetary incentive for kids to conserve energy ... and responsible about energy, it becomes simply a way of life. But kids can be unaware of their own ... positive habits. You can teach them through fun activities, too. Information from Energy Information [more...]

Date: 2009-03-29 05:45:52

How To Fine Tune Your Golf Swing

by Bobbie McKee For some, golf is one of those games that may shorten your lifespan ... . Think of it as energy conservation, since all of your energy is supposed to be focused on hitting ... . Such techniques are used by professional golfers all around the world. While differences can be quite [more...]

Date: 2009-03-25 08:19:37

How To Fine Tune Your Golf Swing

by Bobbie McKee For some, golf is one of those games that may shorten your lifespan ... . Think of it as energy conservation, since all of your energy is supposed to be focused on hitting ... . Such techniques are used by professional golfers all around the world. While differences can be quite [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 08:26:31

How To Fine Tune Your Golf Swing

by Bobbie McKee For some, golf is one of those games that may shorten your lifespan ... . Think of it as energy conservation, since all of your energy is supposed to be focused on hitting ... . Such techniques are used by professional golfers all around the world. While differences can be quite [more...]

Date: 2009-03-29 17:06:33

How To Fine Tune Your Golf Swing

by Bobbie McKee For some, golf is one of those games that may shorten your lifespan ... . Think of it as energy conservation, since all of your energy is supposed to be focused on hitting ... . Such techniques are used by professional golfers all around the world. While differences can be quite [more...]

Date: 2009-03-25 08:20:06

How To Fine Tune Your Golf Swing

by Bobbie McKee For some, golf is one of those games that may shorten your lifespan ... . Think of it as energy conservation, since all of your energy is supposed to be focused on hitting ... . Such techniques are used by professional golfers all around the world. While differences can be quite [more...]

Date: 2009-03-26 20:43:24

How To Fine Tune Your Golf Swing

by Bobbie McKee For some, golf is one of those games that may shorten your lifespan ... of it as energy conservation, since all of your energy is supposed to be focused on hitting ... . Such techniques are used by professional golfers all around the world. While differences can be quite [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 08:27:43

How To Fine Tune Your Golf Swing

by Bobbie McKee For some, golf is one of those games that may shorten your lifespan ... of it as energy conservation, since all of your energy is supposed to be focused on hitting ... . Such techniques are used by professional golfers all around the world. While differences can be quite [more...]

Date: 2009-03-25 08:20:04

Is Your Organic Diet Causing You Distress?

Food, HealthIn a satirical piece from The Enduring Vision, Martin Palmer of Cincinnati, Ohio suffers from shame by his organic diet ... science energy conservation causes of global warming wildlife solar power ecology al gore endangered ... waste free energy water conservation climate graphs tankless water heaters what is global warming [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 11:03:55

No such thing as Clean Coal

Last week the Coen Brothers (of such landmark film fame as Fargo and The Big Lebowski) ... though this is listed after “Deploy the Cheapest, Cleanest, Fastest Energy Source – Energy Efficiency.” ... of Conservation Voters, Natural Resources Defense Council, National Wildlife Federation and Sierra Club) states [more...]

Date: 2009-03-09 11:00:01

PA Energy Efficiency and Conservation Funds

From the inbox: Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced plans to invest $3.2 billion in energy efficiency and conservation projects in U.S. cities, counties, states ... and Reinvestment Act, will provide formula grants for projects that reduce total energy use and fossil fuel [more...]

Date: 2009-03-27 02:43:00

Chicago Advances Climate Action Plan

Just months after rolling out an ambitious plan to cut the city's carbon emissions by 25 percent over the next decade, ... than those set out in the International Energy Conservation Code, a roadmap to building energy ... yesterday. Considering that buildings -- and the energy it takes to heat, cool, and illuminate [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 01:16:04

Les Gelb: McCain's Approach "Doesn’t fit reality anymore"

Today, the National Security Network held a conference call previewing Friday's Presidential debate on foreign policy ... about energy conservation and energy alternative at an international level. We are in two wars ... of foreign policy in the political forum. Audio can be found here, and below are some quotes [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 18:54:56

DrumBeat: October 7, 2008

A Gift From the ’70s: Energy Lessons The presidential candidates claim to see America’s energy future, ... , is energy conservation and power from the sun, wind and plants — the technologies that Senator Barack Obama ... , as William Tucker argues in “Terrestrial Energy,” his history of the hard-soft debate. break OPEC [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 13:15:04

Call #7: Does Maureen Dowd Understand What “Sustainable”Means?

In her obviously cut-and-paste-no-research-please column today Maureen Dowd claims that Sustainable Las Vegas is an example of “offensive bipartisan ... in renewable energy and energy conservation in Las Vegas will help diversify the economy and create ... the rising cost of energy and help protect our nation from dependence on foreign oil [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 20:11:50

2009 Junior Olympics Taking Steps To Go Green

For the 2009 Junior Olympics, organizers hope is to start a larger discussion within the ski community, ... the application of energy conservation, waste management, socially responsible purchasing, community ... each area. We have targeted a few main areas of focus: • Energy Conservation; where we will increase [more...]

Date: 2009-03-08 10:09:43

Detroit gets ready for Obama’s economic stimulus package

Detroit is already making big plans that would help them cash in on President-elect Barack Obama’s proposed ;$150 billion economic stimulus package. The bill package will have a designated amount of money earmarked fund energy conservation ... toward weatherizing homes, recycling programs, energy saving techniques and mass transit. Though Cockrel [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 04:58:55

Think Big About Energy-Efficiency Measures

Most of the discussion about energy efficiency has focused on new construction and major renovations ... Energy Conservation Code — are reasonably energy efficient. But ... ... . Now it’s time to shine the spotlight on existing houses and their often abysmal energy-use [more...]

Date: 2009-03-25 01:09:45

D-Link announces Green Technology solutions

D-Link has announced its second-generation 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch which provides up to 73% reduced power consumption without sacrificing ... . The Green technology of D-Link conserves energy by recognizing when a port is active. It is also capable of altering power usage in relation to the length of its cable, conserving energy use for both [more...]

Date: 2009-03-18 07:58:11

Smart Stripping

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Brian in EnvironmentSmart POWER Stripping, that is ... to talking about energy conservation. Apparently, the energy saved by installing a single compact ... .Solar and wind power are catching on, but conservation is still the best form of alternative [more...]

Date: 2009-03-30 14:58:58

Greens backing Nuclear Power??

I see the Independent has lined up four Greens - Chris Smith, Stephen Tindale, Mark Lynas and Chris Goodall, ... and get busy tapping into that energy. This process, combined with energy conservation (basically, insulation ... motor car. You'd think they would insure them, but the cost of insuring them would make [more...]

Date: 2009-02-23 10:31:00

President Obama's Top Republican Ally

SACRAMENTO-While tensions are rising between President Obama and Congressional Republicans, California's Republican Gov ... the elements promoting energy conservation and renewable energy. "There is good stuff in there," he said ... like health care and energy. He's also got some advice for the new president about building [more...]

Date: 2009-02-19 12:16:18

Republicans For Environmental Protection: ‘Conservatives, Of All People, Should Not Ignore Basic Principles Of Economics’

Why are so many Republicans in Congress lying about green economy legislation ? Republicans for Environmental Protection have no idea. In a sharply worded press release, this organization of conservation-minded conservatives ... pattern of lying about energy as “a disservice to American citizens” and “a dangerous unwillingness [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 19:29:40

Lee Leffingwell Town Hall Meeting Sunday Morning

What: City of Austin Council member and likely Mayoral candidate Lee Leffingwell will be our speaker at First Unitarian Universalist's Public ... will include, but are not limited to: Water and Energy Conservation, BioMass Energy contract, recent ... Affairs Forum. When: Sun, Nov. 30th, 11:30am-12:30pm Where: First Unitarian Universalist [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 06:14:38

This Week in Philadelphia (TWIP) for 3-22

Tue Mar 24 Renewable Energy Business Network -- Second REBN Meeting: the Impact of the Stimulus Package on Renewable Energy, Clean Technology and Energy Conservation 6pm – 8pm - Maia Restaurant 789 East Lancaster Avenue ... Society for Marketing Professional Services -- Principal's Forum: Generation Gap in the Workplace 8am – [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 04:20:00

Green landmark in New York

April 6th, 2009 Posted by Harry Fuller @ 3:22 pmCategories:Blogroll, building, conservation, energy, engineering, environmental health, green techTags:Energy, Empire State Building, Corporate Communications, Construction, Monitors ... makeover. This is a deliberate, expensive green-over.They are aiming to reduce energy use by 38 [more...]

Date: 2009-04-06 22:22:20

2009 Rocky Mountain Hydrogen Drive by Tai Robison

Last Friday, I heard from Tai Robinson of Intergalactic American Fuel Vehicles about a promotional tour he was doing around the country in his ... on their very own 2009 Rocky Mountain Hydrogen Drive. Along with the founder of the New Energy Congress ... for energy related matters including conservation and money for alternative fuel vehicles. Between [more...]

Date: 2009-02-16 16:42:33

Great day for national service

Community Service Graffiti (look closely)-by EgoAnt The number of Americans annually participating in national service programs will triple under ... communities: a Clean Energy Corps (CEC) that deals with energy efficiency and conservation; an Education Corps to increase student engagement and achievement; a Healthy Futures Corps to improve access [more...]

Date: 2009-04-01 15:22:39

Santa Fe to Receive $780,00+ in Stimulus Funds for Energy Efficiency

« (Updated: Romero Qualifies) Richard Romero Nears the Finish Line with 4500-4700 Five Dollar Donations | Main According to a statement released ... money for energy and conservation projects. The money was provided through the Energy Efficiency ... equipment and improved insulation as well as use it to invest in renewable energy, particularly solar [more...]

Date: 2009-03-30 19:00:34

Energy Efficient Home Design - The Basics

Good house design takes its form in part from the forces that act on it. Climate and weather are two of the strongest form-makers ( ... means regardless of the weather outside. Little thought was given to energy conservation strategies until the early 1970s, when the cheap energy we’d taken for granted became suddenly very expensive [more...]

Date: 2009-04-03 17:21:46

Earth Day Fair - April 22 - Civic Center Park

On Wednesday, April 22 nd the City & County of Denver will be celebrating Earth Day to inspire awareness and appreciation for our planet ... information on energy conservation, recycling, composting, pollution prevention, transit options, saving water, renewable energy, natural resources, and much, much more. Earth Day is an annual [more...]

Date: 2009-04-04 13:53:52

Energy Conservation Tips: Homemade Solar Panels That Make Money

by Energy ConservationReducing the carbon footprint is fast becoming the goal of many households across the nation ... other” category, there are other less expensive options. These include purchasing solar panel kits ... for more complex systems, the basic elements of a homemade solar panel system include four items [more...]

Date: 2009-03-26 15:26:41

Santa Fe to Receive $780,000+ in Stimulus Funds for Energy Efficiency

« (Updated: Romero Qualifies) Richard Romero Nears the Finish Line with 4500-4700 Five Dollar Donations | Main | NM's U.S ... to receive $781,600 in federal economic stimulus money for energy and conservation projects. The money ... it to invest in renewable energy, particularly solar energy technology, at select city buildings. The city [more...]

Date: 2009-03-30 19:00:34

PriceChopper: T-Lofts on Tennessee Dropping Already

Click the image above to view the full photogallery ... with under cabinet lighting, stainless steel built-in GE Cafe Series Energy Star appliances and seven-foot ... waste, conserve energy and water, and provide a healthy interior living environment. Work/live [more...]

Date: 2009-03-10 23:02:58

The Hour the Earth Went Dark

There's so much news and so little time to discuss it all. Here's a quick recap of this weekend's highlights ... of Las Vegas dimmed for the energy campaign to raise awareness for global warming and energy conservation. The kids have spoken and they awarded their favorite movies, TV shows, musicians, actors [more...]

Date: 2009-03-30 11:45:00

e² - PBS Ecology Series

e² is a critically acclaimed, multipart PBS series about the innovators and pioneers who envision a better quality of life on earth: socially, ... ; Conservation, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Business, Transportation, Water, What is Sustainability? ... design, energy, transport, water, food and urban development. Episodes have profiled Nobel Peace [more...]

Date: 2009-03-16 12:29:09

Green Your DIY Gift: Reused Materials

Feeling the economic pinch or are you just the crafty type? ... science energy conservation electronic waste greenhouse gases solar panel conservation al gore science ... to the store for new ones.  Base the design for your DIY creation on objects (vases, clothes, boxes, etc [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 12:30:24

Springfield City Council LIVE March 23, 2009

6:30pm…Set up and ready to rock with live coverage of tonight’s Council meeting ... that $187 million federal stimulus dollars will be coming from DNR for energy conservation.  He said that the Ozarks New Energy Conference 2 will have the head of DNR speaking about the funds [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 23:33:51

DOE Study Concludes Wide Single Truck Tires Trim Fuel Costs by 6-10%

A study by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) ... and global discussion of conserving energy, fossil fuels and other natural resources, this technology ... resistance and saves energy, but also reduces the amount of CO 2 we put into the atmosphere. —David [more...]

Date: 2009-03-25 10:14:00

Carbon Taxes: Reducing Economic Growth—Achieving No Environmental Improvement

Download as PDF Energy makes modern society possible ... us conserve the ultimate non-renewable resource—time. Energy amplifies our ability to do work ... . But the energy that supplies 85 percent of our needs—coal, oil, and natural gas—are under attack [more...]

Date: 2009-03-11 16:50:11

A solar-powered sailboat: Counter-intuitive or just good design?

March 18th, 2009 Posted by Heather Clancy @ 11:14 amCategories:conservation, energy, engineering, global warming, green tech, renewable energy, solar, windTags:Autodesk Inc., PlanetSolar, CAD, Telecom & Utilities, Software, Heather ... project is sponsorship of a project by PlanetSolar to design and construct a solar catamaran [more...]

Date: 2009-03-18 18:14:11

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