Author: craigshields

The environment is declining, natural resources are on the fall, global warming has become a tangible phenomena and yet there are many simple steps that we can take in order to stem and reverse the ill-effects that we have on …

From Guest Blogger Nadav Ziv: Simple Green Fixes for the Average Home Read More »

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While solar power has become prevalent in the mainstream construction business in the past decade, passive solar design has been used around the world for thousands of years. Ceramic tiles and stones walls in the Mediterranean made it possible to …

From Guest Blogger Andrew Womble: Using Passive Solar Design in Your Home Read More »

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I’m a frugal guy, and, like most people who spend only when they must, I acquired this characteristic from my parents – in my case, principally from my father. Strangely, perhaps Dad’s greatest pet peeve was the misuse of the …

Jones & O’Malley: Great Bang for Your Buck in CleanTech PR Read More »

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I recall with fondness the days in which I served as a marketing consultant to the large tech companies of the world, and, in particular, my work for a few clients who are currently active in renewable energy. The Swiss …

ABB Helps Integrate Wind Power into Microgrids Read More »

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According to BP, the world’s demand and usage for oil, coal and gas rose to all-time high levels of almost 50,000 TWh in 2012 – while hydroelectric power and ‘other renewable’ sources (including wind and solar) accounted for just 4,722 …

From Guest Blogger Tom McShane: Going Green – And How Industrial Sectors Are (Or Should Be) Responding Read More »

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Electric cars are gaining serious momentum, and the number of car makers that start investing in electric vehicle technology is constantly increasing, as they realize that the demand for this type of vehicles is only going to go up in …

From Guest Blogger Jordan Perch: Mercedes-Benz Partners Up With Tesla And Introduces B-Class Electric Drive Read More »

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Renewable energy helps sustain energy in a way that is protective of the environment. However, the renewable energy market is equally just as important to the stability of the financial market. Specifically, solar energy has made a rapid expansion on …

From Guest Blogger Tom Grant: The Race for Renewable Energy – Why Solar is Running Faster Than the Wind Read More »

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Raising conscious kids can be a fun and exciting adventure. Teachable moments for your intelligent, curious little ones are available each and every day. Take, for example, the sun: an incredible resource that provides light and heat and makes life …

From Guest Blogger Chris Long: Three Fun Activities to Teach Your Children the Value of Solar Energy Read More »

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I’m leaving in a few minutes to listen to a presentation on climate change and its potential solutions by a fellow named Rinaldo Brutoco.  I’ve met him before, and he’s an extremely powerful speaker with some good ideas. Unfortunately, he’s …

Climate Change and Its Potential Solutions Read More »

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My colleague Nate Hagens came across a press release on one on my books today and wrote to me: “Craig: You’ve been busy…. I wrote this (linked below), in case you’re interested.  Kindly, Nate” I invite readers who are trying to …

The Future of Energy Generation and Consumption Read More »

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