Author: craigshields

I’m proud to serve as a member of the Advisory Board for the Clean Business Investment Summit (CBIS), held annually at the University of California at Santa Barbara in the late summer. This year’s event on September 12th will be the …

Clean Business Investment Summit 2013 – Coming Up Soon! Read More »

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Here’s an article about renewable energy power density, i.e., the amount of power available in a certain area, measured perhaps in Watts per square meter.  The article makes the point that, as the world’s population continues to move to the …

Renewable Energy Power Density Read More »

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A reader asked me to comment on the article linked below, but frankly, I simply don’t understand it. If this is to be believed, a power utility (Southern California Edison) denied a homeowner’s application to connect his solar PV array …

Solar PV and Battery Back-Up — An Oddity Read More »

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I’d never come across the Geostellar Solar Index until a reader sent it to me just now.  He writes: “Craig, Did you see this in your internet meanderings? I think it’s disturbing that in most states it’s more cost effective to …

Valuable Resource: The Geostellar Solar Index Read More »

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In hard times every business is paying particular attention to their bottom line. Tasks and processes are streamlined at every corner and all outgoing bills must be reduced to ensure that a business can still turn a profit. A key …

From Guest Blogger Adrian Humpreys: Are Your Premises Electrically Efficient? Read More »

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The world is our oyster. We’ve shucked it, eaten it, piled the shells as high as they’ll go and are about to start an avalanche. We simply have to make some changes in our consumption of the earth’s resources and …

From Guest Blogger Rebekkah Filmore: Living Green and Saving Green Read More »

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Why is it so important to teach our kids to go green? Well, first we have to determine what going green means. To that end, it means adopting a more eco-friendly and environmentally conscious way of living. It also means …

From Guest Blogger Lonnie Jimenez: The Importance of Teaching Children to Go Green Read More »

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Here’s a conversation with senior energy analyst and committed environmentalist Glenn Doty that I thought readers would enjoy: Glenn:  Hi, Craig.  Have you seen this? It could very easily be the most significant step forward for mankind since the green revolution …

Now, A Sustainable Source of Tasty Protein Read More »

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Question:  The average installation of solar panels on the roof of a house offsets the equivalent amount of CO2 as planting how many acres of trees? Answer: Can be found at http://2greenenergy.com/cool-guess-answers/8732 . Relevance:  Here’s what the Sierra Club says …

Take a COOL Guess – the Fun Quiz on Clean Energy. Today’s Topic: Solar Powering Your Home Read More »

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The average American throws away four pounds of garbage every day, yet they still find their homes overrun with clutter. Reduce your waste and organize your home with these clever eco-friendly storage solutions. Turn Jewelry Boxes into Drawer Tidies

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