Here’s an interesting article that talks about the need to store solar energy, and the decision on the part of the State of California to force its power utilities to buy a large amount of energy storage accordingly. These people …
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Take a COOL Guess – the Fun Quiz on Clean Energy. Today’s Topic: Green Cities
Question: What percentage of Curitiba, Brazil uses public transportation? Answer: Can be found at http://2greenenergy.com/cool-guess-answers/8732 . Hint: Curitiba is among the greenest cities on Earth. Guess high!
From Guest Blogger Tom Grant: Discovering Drafts and Leaks — How to Make the Most of Your Home Energy Audit
Leaky windows make your home drafty and send your home heating and cooling costs through the roof. The obvious leaks will catch your attention, but it’s the hidden ones that can sap the heat and cold air from your house …
Renewable Energy, Climate Change, and Right-Wing Radio
I did a radio show yesterday on an ultra-right-wing talk program whose host wanted to explore the issues of new energy, climate change, etc. The guy, a gentleman by the name of Charles Heller, did a really good job, but …
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From Guest Blogger Brian McGowan: Energy Storage
I thought I’d pass along the status of my new Nickel/Iron batteries. They have arrived from China and passed through customs and are now on a truck from Colorado to my house. Arrival is expected on Thursday. I am really …
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From Guest Blogger Adrian Humphreys: The Environmental Impact of Appliance Disposal vs. Repair
Consumers often consider disposal, rather than repair, when faced with a broken appliance. Many of these consumers are not considering the costly implications of disposing of appliances. Yes, eventually all appliances break and must be replaced. However, as consumers purchase …
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Cleantech Investment: Vast Fuel Savings for Class 8 Trucks
Here in the United States, we burn approximately 28 billion gallons of diesel per year, the equivalent of 42,000 Olympic-size swimming pools; this is 31% of the world’s total, and results in the emission of 311 million tons of CO2 …
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Hot Times in Tucson for Renewable Energy – La Cucaracha!
This afternoon I was reminded of an important fact: the promotional work that authors of renewable energy books do isn’t always relaxing, fun, and productive. I (foolishly?) had agreed to do an hour-long ultra-right-wing talk radio show in Tucson, AZ. …
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From Guest Blogger Aiden Korr: Five Reasons Why Bamboo Is a Reliable Alternative Energy Source
There are several species of bamboo in the world. They are used in furniture, construction, decorative purposes and some of them become breakfast, lunch and dinner to Pandas – yes, an adult Panda can easily devour 25 to 40 kgs …
The Sun Shines Brightly on SolarCity Investors
Here, my colleague Harris Roen analyzes SolarCity as we approach the anniversary of the IPO of this company that is growing like a weed. While still not profitable, it certainly is cranking its top-line (78 megawatts of photovoltaics in the …
