It’s both important and fun to look down the road and see where the migration to renewable energy is taking us. What will it take to get to 80% penetration of wind and solar? How much storage is necessary? What other factors need to be taken into consideration? (more…)
Through a magnificent coincidence, I found this fabulous video cartoon summarizing humankind’s impact on planet Earth just a few days after we celebrated Edvard Grieg’s 174th birthday earlier this week. You’ll immediately recognize the ominous crescendo in the theme (“In the Hall of the Mountain King”). Enjoy.
Recently, Tesla announced that orders would begin to be accepted for the long anticipated solar roof shingles Elon Musk has been promising. Despite the hype, our analysts have concluded that solar shingles are not presently an efficient or cost-effective way for homeowners to go solar. This article will explain why. (more…)
In any warehousing environment, preserving the quality of products is crucial always. If you are a warehousing services provider, you can ensure trustworthiness from the customers and more business opportunities by having a reliable cooling system. As an entrepreneur, there is need to serve your customers while still maintaining low energy consumption. (more…)
The video linked here is a promotion for the hydrogen-based Toyota Miria
. Here are a few comments on its claims:
It’s for the philosopher; it’s an ode to living. (more…)
Green living has been making a definite surge in the last few years, with the development of sustainable energies like solar and wind power. Renewable energy is already very much essential to the UK economy, with more than a quarter of the overall energy produced in the UK. While it may still seem a long way to go before we’re all living sustainably, the eco-revolution is already coming in small waves all around the world and transforming the way we live in our homes. (more…)
A home’s monthly energy bill can vary greatly from season to season. This can make quite a difference in the amount of power consumption in your home. Soon enough, you’ll find you’ve got to start keeping an eye on how much energy you consume.
The top American comedians whose fodder is U.S. politics include household names like Jon Stewart, Steven Colbert, and John Oliver. Now, I’ve heard these people themselves warn audiences: this is not a valid way to find and ingest news; this is entertainment. Yeah. I get that. But for my money, while these guys’ shows don’t represent the right-wing counterpoint to the stories they cover, they are extremely legitimate in terms of content. (more…)
Lowering your utility bills sounds great, but a lot of people don’t know just how easy it is to make a home more energy-efficient. Truthfully, reducing energy and costs doesn’t require a lot of hi-tech upgrades or uncomfortable sacrifices. Making a series of small changes and being conscious of potentially wasteful habits can have a huge impact on your monthly bills. Here are some ideas to help get your house back on track and a little greener. (more…)
If the 109th birthday of French existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre isn’t a good time to discuss the meaning of life, it’s hard to imagine what would be.
I agree with Sartre that we live in a universe that is completely indifferent to us and our happiness, and that there is no meaning to our lives other than that which we ourselves confer upon it. (more…)
