Tendril mobile energy management system

If you are looking to reduce your energy consumption, be it as a good green citizen or just to save those hard earned dollars, knowing how much energy you are using, where specifically it is being used and having ... with information on their home energy consumption. The application offers consumers a range of features [more...]

Date: 2009-03-10 07:44:48

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EPA awards Energy Star to Ford for Environmental Efforts

DEARBORN, Mich., March, 2009 – Ford Motor Company’s actions to reduce the amount of energy used to manufacture vehicles and support its U.S ... , Energy and Manufacturing Site Management.  “Energy efficiency is critical to running a strong ... . operations have earned it the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s coveted 2009 ENERGY STAR [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 20:59:05

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

If cars could fly? Creativity in the quest for energy efficiency

What do the Empire State Building , Scottish seaweed , and Merino wool have in common? They are all being used to improve energy efficiency. According to Alternative Energy News , these disparate entities are among many that are being looked at from an energy efficiency perspective, with an eye to either reducing their carbon [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 20:49:09

Hey, why not let the UN run the energy sector?

What could possibly be worse than having Washington DC impose a de facto nationalization of energy production through Barack Obama’s cap-and-trade ... and energy-intensive goods and industries, including airline transportation; and lower subsidies for those ... .”Other tools are referred to only vaguely, including “energy policy reform,” which the report [more...]

Date: 2009-03-27 15:41:21

Some Industry Highlights on Energy Efficiency

Computers - This is, as you might suspect, an area where lots of energy gets consumed.  According to Emerson, at their “Energy Logic” webpage :  “Data centers in the United States ... . If current energy usage trends continue, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency predicts U.S. data [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 21:04:51

House Democrats begin push for comprehensive energy legislation

Speaker Pelosi and Congressman Ed Markey (D-MA) held a conference call this morning to discuss comprehensive energy legislation ... , the legislation has four titles: * A clean energy title that promotes renewable sources of energy ... . This debate is starting because Markey, who chairs the Select Committee on Energy Independence [more...]

Date: 2009-03-31 17:27:00

Dead Hobo Reporting Glitch Claims Another White House Appointee

WASHINGTON - U.S. Energy Secretary Stephen Chu announced his resignation this morning amid new reports that Alameda County workers had unearthed ... energy policy. "Getting America on the road to energy independence requires a secretary ... with revitalized American energy leadership. I'd like to thank Dr. Chu for his service and delicious [more...]

Date: 2009-02-06 16:53:29

Local Green Jobs Rise as SF Solar and Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs Expand

Editors Note: This is a guest post by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. His last post covered wave energy generation of the coast of California ... to install nearly 2 MW of clean, renewable energy — 25 percent of the City’s overall solar portfolio.All ... and help the City meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals. One is SF Energy Watch, which provides [more...]

Date: 2009-03-26 14:55:02

A Green Light for Green Energy

Cross-posted with the google.org blog To solve the climate crisis and meet our growing demand for energy, we need to move to clean, renewable energy sources that will cut global warming pollution and power our economic recovery ... on an unprecedented scale. Google.org’s Renewable Energy Cheaper Than Coal initiative is working to drive down [more...]

Date: 2009-04-01 18:30:00

New Jersey Utility Planning Huge Solar Project

We've been covering the ups and downs of Duke Energy's $50 million solar rooftop project and ultimately it seems that there are just too many holes ... itself to be renewable energy-friendly, with large offshore wind farm and wave power projects ... reasonable for adding renewable energy, this is where Duke Energy's plan was stopped by regulators. PSE&amp [more...]

Date: 2009-02-11 18:52:37

The Growing Use Of Green Energy Biomass Fuel Pellets

As environmental concerns increase, the use of fossil fuels will be in decline over the next decade or so do to increased fossil fuel costs, ... of global warming we need to find another source of energy. There are many different forms of energy ... different types of grasses and energy crops, and waste residues including straws such as barley [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 23:45:21

Educational Responses to Stress - Emotion and Arts

I mentioned a recent study about stress and poverty earlier today . In summary, there appears to be a link between allostatic load ( ... with their energy level. Brackett argues that doing so allows kids to better understand what they’re feeling and even why. High energy and positive is excited, low energy and positive is relaxed; low energy [more...]

Date: 2009-04-08 00:22:37

On OCS Energy Development, the Manufacturing Perspective

The Department of Interior continues its series of public hearings on Outer Continental Shelf energy development tomorrow in New Orleans, ... , Conn. Renewable sources like wind, solar and geothermal energy supply just 1 percent of the nation’ ... of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s Energy Council. At the hearing Monday [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 20:45:07

The Green Quote: Robert Redford And The Renewable Energy Gold Rush

“America is on the verge of a renewable energy gold rush. Hundreds of applications for wind and solar projects have been filed on public lands ... –Robert Redford writing in a new piece for the Huffington Post titled “ Balancing Renewable Energy ... . I think this is long overdue. We need sustainable energy to help us reduce global warming [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 16:51:12

The Presidents and Their Energy Policies

Each one gets to try to put his stamp on energy in the USA.FDR - the great hydro-dams ... & LBJ did not focus so much on energy, Viet Nam kind got in the way.Nixon - authorized the Alaskan ... the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.Carter - called for the “moral equivalent of a war” on energy. Nobody [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 21:32:35

The Inlet-Outlet: Harnessing energy from your daily life

This may come as shock to you, but you are wasting energy. Everyday. How about giving back, simply by plugging into your wall? ... kits would be made available to convert common household products into energy-generating devices ... some of that energy back, you’ll be saving money. Core77 [more...]

Date: 2009-03-10 01:06:16

Dark Energy Could Be Einstein's Cosmological Constant

2panel Dark energy, which forms almost three-quarters of the universe, is the most mysterious stuff known to man ... on what dark energy might actually be. Turns out, it looks suspiciously like Einstein's cosmological ... blunder. "Putting all of this data together gives us the strongest evidence yet that dark energy [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 20:42:24

Balancing Renewable Energy Projects & Public Lands Stewardship

Written by Robert Redford America is on the verge of a renewable energy gold rush ... this is long overdue. We need sustainable energy to help us reduce global warming pollution ... in its wake. Right now, we have an opportunity to start the clean energy era off right. It begins [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 20:45:54

Comical Renewable-Energy Arguments

There's an argument common among a certain type of renewable-energy enthusiast that we already have all the technology we need to stabilize atmospheric greenhouse-gas concentrations while meeting energy needs, and all it takes is political will. That argument is questioned by Mary Hutzler, former head of the Energy Information [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 21:03:29

Carbon Burial Research Grows as Huge Experiment Begins

CHICAGO — A landmark Energy Department project to bury carbon dioxide produced by humans has begun as workers sunk a huge drill bit into Illinois ... Association for the Advancement of Science meeting Sunday. While the Department of Energy and private industry have been pushing to create cheaper renewable energy and investigating increased [more...]

Date: 2009-02-16 02:07:53

Solar Power For Houses - Is Homemade System The Way To Go?

In this age and time, more and more people are on the lookout for methods to harness alternative renewable energies to reduce their carbon footprint ... electricity. In recent times there’s a growing requirement for green sources of energy. However ... - these alternatives are based on replenish-able energy. Solar electricity technology as an example [more...]

Date: 2009-04-08 00:45:01

April Fools Or Groundhog Day? GOP Budget Continues Bush-Cheney Energy Disaster

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) The “ April Fools ” Republican budget would keep America on the Bush-Cheney path of paying fossil fuel polluters to burn up ... a firm foundation to position the U.S. to meet three important strategic energy goals: reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil, deploying more clean and renewable energy sources free of greenhouse gas [more...]

Date: 2009-04-01 17:55:51

Home Grown Energy Security: Big U.S. Energy Potential

Oil, gas, wind, waves and tides ... inside the OCS, we own all of these ... improve the grid to handle lots more wind power input, we'd be closer to becoming masters of our own energy destiny. Energy security isn't a destination you can ever reach, but you can do things [more...]

Date: 2009-04-08 00:00:00

An hour for the Earth

Cities around the world will participate in Earth Hour on Saturday, turning off their lights to raise awareness for energy conservation ... In the fall we compiled tips and tricks to help our users save energy (and money) Our summit on plug ... screens don’t actually save energy — modern displays use the same amount of power regardless [more...]

Date: 2009-03-27 16:37:00

Magnifying Solar Panels' Energy As Cheap as Coal, Start-up Claims

If you've ever set a leaf set aflame with a magnifying glass, ... October 12. In keeping with their desire to make solar energy as cheap as possible, the company ... power created by almost all traditional energy sources. Solar energy has always been long on hope [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 03:10:09

Using Energy Supplements

If it is late in the day and you want to be able to get some exercise after work you might be tempted to grab a cup of coffee, but you would be far better off using one of the many energy supplements now available instead ... up with many varieties of energy supplements to meet any need imaginable. For example [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 21:24:00

Low-Cost Home Energy Solution By Using Do-It-yourself Solar Panels

Do-it-yourself solar energy is fast becoming a well-liked alternative that will help you slash your utility bills and protect the environment ... , lightings etc . Make solar panel and reduce your energy bills by 80% or more. Learn how ... , sandpaper, an electrical stove, copper flashing sheet, for example. Each solar panel includes a chain [more...]

Date: 2009-04-08 01:00:35

Chu at Energy/Enviro Ball: “We are on a path that scares me.” Plus Sue Tierney for Deputy, names for Under, and stuff I leaned at DOE, Part 2

The Environmental and Clean Energy Ball may be a party, a once-in-four-years chance to wear my tux, but it is also a source of news about names ... , and quickly site tens (and then hundreds) of gigawatts of renewable energy, along with a new, smart power ... . Everybody is buzzing over who is going to fill out the organization chart at the Energy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 14:10:01

Cutting Swimming Pool Energy Consumption

By Mike Brunt A swimming pool is a fantastic source of enjoyment, has many health benefits and is aesthetically pleasing, ... back - its energy consumption, not only in the construction of the swimming pool, but also ... however can consume an excessively high amount of energy. New technologies and thinking can help [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 23:02:17

The mirage of “green jobs”

Barack Obama promised that his cap-and-trade energy policies would fund an explosion of “green jobs” as government pushes for mass-production-capable alternative energy sources.  Spain used to think the same thing, but Bloomberg reports that the explosion turned into an implosion (via Barcepundit):Subsidizing renewable energy in the U.S. may [more...]

Date: 2009-03-27 18:54:13

Ofgem targets 'unjustified' energy bills

• Crackdown on poor deals for pre-payment meter customers • Annual statement of charges will give greater transparency Energy companies will be ... , at the end of last year. It said that if energy companies cannot agree on the rules the issue will be taken ... that prevent consumers from getting access to the best offers. All consumers will be given [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 09:40:17

Clean energy 2030

10/01/2008 10:44:00 AM Right now the U.S. has a very real opportunity to transform our economy from one running on fossil fuels to one largely based on clean energy. We are developing the technologies and know-how to accomplish this. We can build whole new industries and create millions of new jobs. We can reduce energy costs, both at the gas [more...]

Date: 2008-10-01 17:44:00

What are the best fruits, vegitables, snacks or drinks to drink when you want to loose fat and gain energy?

I find my self feeling weak after 50minuets of playing tennis or exercising…It's been at least a year and a half since I was in top condition as a highschool jock…but how can I regain that energy? Nutrition tips please.PS.I don't want to drink energy drinks. I used to be able to exercise for very long periods.water and most fruits and veggies [more...]

Date: 2009-04-08 01:38:33

5 Ways To Reduce The Power Consumption Of Your Computer

Since computers are in use more hours per day than they used to be, making your computer more energy efficient is becoming increasingly important ... background.  Blackle saves energy because the screen is predominantly black.  A given monitor requires ... of this tool have collectively saved more than 850,000 lbs of CO2! 3. Use Energy Efficient Products [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:13:03

The Politics of Hope - Salazar Blocks Oil Shale Leases

"Those who have fantasized that oil shale is a panacea for America's energy needs have been living in a fantasy land ... that sought to spur domestic energy development over objections from environmentalists. Via the Los ... in the administration's energy independence plans. Replacing Bush's leases with additional research leases [more...]

Date: 2009-02-26 06:28:52

How to Meet Obama's Energy Goal - Step 1 - Microloans

Obama has announced that he wants to DOUBLE renewable energy production in THREE YEARS. Now, to me, that sounds a little insane, here's why ... %) comes from hydro-electric power. We can't (and shouldn't) build any more dams...so how are we going to meet these goals? Solar and wind, together, produce less than 5% renewable energy consumed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 19:45:39

UCS: Renewable electricity standard will create jobs and lower consumer energy bills

A new study by the Union of Concerned Scientists makes a clear, convincing case for a strong nationwide renewable electricity standard (RES). Any renewable standard, of course, should be accompanied by an Energy Efficiency Resource ... 25 percent of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2025, in addition to assessing [more...]

Date: 2009-03-25 20:57:01

Most Efficient Solar PV Plant of 2008 Won’t Hold Title for Long

A solar photovoltaic station tucked away high in a high Colorado mountain valley will finish 2008 as the nation’s most productive utility-scale solar ... Dorado Energy Solar facility in southern Nevada.» Read more on alternative energy» See peer reviews of Renewable Energy Options at Green HomeThough Alamosa will slip to number two in terms of total [more...]

Date: 2009-01-29 20:58:19

Carb BOOM! Energy Chews

Price: $1.70 each Weight: 30 grams per packet Flavors: Wild Berries Web site: www.carbboom.com Carb Boom now offers all natural wild berry Energy Chews. These nutrient-rich snacks are perfect for times when an energy gel is not enough and an energy bar is too hard to chew. The Carb [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 20:33:14

DOE Awards First Clean Energy Loan Guarantee to Solyndra

After a four-year-long freeze on loan guarantees for renewable energy programs, the Department of Energy has finally issued one to lucky Solyndra, ... projects like this fulfill the administration's goal of producing more renewable energy and more jobs [more...]

Date: 2009-03-26 20:30:50

Why Not Try to Use the Universal Energy for Personal Development this Year

When you are thinking about personal development, this is also known as coaching ... is everywhere, you might often work with cosmic energy in all situations to improve your life. Book ... energy and how this flow may help you to move forward towards your self help goals. By harnessing [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 23:57:59

Solarmer Energy Developing Plastic Solar Cells for Portable Electronics

Plastic solar cells are coming soon to a portable gadget near you thanks to University of Chicago researchers and Solarmer Energy ... efficiency as well as a three-year lifespan. Until now, plastic solar cells have only been able to reach 5 to 6 percent efficiency.» Read more on solar energy» See peer reviews of Home Solar Power Systems [more...]

Date: 2009-01-23 00:57:19

Go on and Try to Use the Natures Energy for Personal Development this Autumn

When you are worrying about self growth, all that is known as coaching ... is everywhere, you should work with cosmic energy in all situations to improve your life. For those who want ... . If you are a spiritual guy, then you might understand the value in cosmic energy and how [more...]

Date: 2009-04-08 01:03:31

House Energy Leaders Unveil Green Economy Legislation

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Energy and Environment Subcommittee Chair Ed Markey (D-MA) ... companies in solar, wind, and advanced battery technologies in the world today, only six of them ... two months: – March 31, 2009: Discussion draft – April 6 - 17: Representatives return home [more...]

Date: 2009-03-31 15:29:38

Obama and Energy Chief Push Innovation

Andrew C. Revkin/ The New York TimesEnergy Secretary Steven Chu described the need for an energy revolution, driven by basic research, ... ago Dot Earth asked, “Are Chemists, Engineers on Green Jobs List?” The answer appears to be yes. In a two-pronged push, President Obama and Steven Chu, the secretary of energy and Nobel laureate [more...]

Date: 2009-03-23 22:09:19

Want To Conserve Energy? Turn Off Your Computer

ฺัBy:Asher Ricard With the economy continuing to decline, focus has been turned to cutting back and conservation. One big area is with the high cost of energy not only for our pocket books ... your PC on overnight. In the 2009 1E PC Energy Report, the findings and effects on United [more...]

Date: 2009-04-07 22:10:00

Report: ‘Yes We Can’ Move Away From Coal In The Southeast

Our guest blogger is Kalen Pruss, intern with the Energy Opportunity team at the Center for American Progress, ... , or other renewable energy to move away from coal. Southern Company, the giant parent company ... empty excuses to prevent renewable energy development: Renewables like solar power and wind [more...]

Date: 2009-03-05 23:01:19

Intel Focusing In On Nano-Power

The majority of alternative energy researchers are trying to make renewable energy bigger and bigger. They are trying to build solar plants and wind farms that can power larger percentages of the grid, batteries that can hold more kilowatt-hours, and biofuels with high energy density. At the same [more...]

Date: 2009-01-29 23:04:21

Technician Career Opportunities in Energy

EducationApril 7th, 2009 Michael Lesiecki of MATEC NetWorks and Dan Hull of OP-TEC are going to be presenting a join workshop on Technician Career ... to energy—now and in the future. Energy is the other hot topic that is being discussed today. But the supply, availability and efficient consumption of energy is not a temporary issue [more...]

Date: 2009-04-08 00:02:31

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