Here’s a video just posted on the ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy) YouTube video channel, presenting a bit of information on the U.S. Department of Energy’s involvement in smart grid. By design, it’s not very detailed; it covers …
Smart Grid Concepts from the U.S. Department of Energy Read More »
It’s hard to imagine anyone’s objecting to smart grid, a subject that holds so much potential to enable a more efficient and environmentally friendly way to generate, transmit, distribute and consume electrical energy. When I first heard that there were …
Mazda has recently announced its breakthrough i-ELOOP Brake Energy Regeneration System, which is the first in the world of its kind. The system’s three main functions are to REGENERATE, STORE, and USE kinetic energy from the vehicle’s deceleration as electricity. …
A few years ago, someone told me never to be sarcastic in my writing, but I find it tough; sometimes I think it can be quite persuasive. Here’s a case in point: an animated video about the American Petroleum Institute …
Ouch! Pointy Barb on the American Petroleum Institute and the Keystone XL Pipeline Read More »
Here’s a brilliant article that discusses and compares different ways of measuring energy consumption. If I say I generated a gigawatt-hour of energy, does that mean the amount I sent to the consumer? If so, and that energy came from …
A friend sent me this piece on a new Kansas law that enables its citizens to deny service to gay people if such service runs counter to “sincerely held religious beliefs.” He writes: “My perspective on this travesty: “Separation of church …
In Gay-bashing or Clean Energy, Let Stupidity Run Its Course Read More »
The costs of energy are on the rise around the world. But the good news is that today there are sustainable heating and cooling options available for home-owners looking to build or remodel a green home. Geothermal heat pumps are …
From Guest Blogger Patrick Gibson: Geothermal Heating For Sustainable Homes Read More »
The west Brisbane suburb of Chelmer experiences more than its fair share of hot and humid days which, when combined with rising electricity prices, make eco-friendly homes designs a priority for most home owners. And it is for this reason …
From Guest Blogger Alex Pejak: Chelmer (Twickenham) – Sustainable Australian Renovation Read More »
The paradigms that govern our explorations in science function as both flashlights and blinders. They help us to peer into previously dark areas that are most likely to yield results, but they prevent us from looking in new directions. That’s …
Looking at the World of Energy and the Environment Differently Read More »
I like to jog on a dog-friendly beach in Santa Barbara to get a bit of exercise and to take in the beautiful sights, sounds, and fragrances. After my run, I slow to a walk and often stop to talk with …
Beach Produces Occasional Discussions on Renewable Energy Read More »
