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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Wind Energy

According to the American Wind Energy Association, the last quarter of 2012 brought the total wind installations for 2012 to 13,131 megawatts of power.

This influx of new power extends the total of cumulative wind capacity for the United States to 60,007 megawatts. However, some states are much more instrumental in this than others.

Top Wind Power Capacity States

Through the year 2012, these are the top states for having installations of wind power: (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Sustainability

Recently, I’ve been on the lookout for cool renewable energy infographics that tell the story in really clear, concise, and powerful terms.  Here’s another one I’ve come across, this one on our carbon footprint. Terrific job, guys! (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Photovoltaics

As more information becomes available about alternative power sources, it becomes clear that teaching the next generation about solar energy is very important.

There are some excellent resources available to get kids excited about solar energy.

The Importance of Getting Kids Interested in Solar Energy (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Photovoltaics

The National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL – pictured left) has just announced that they’ve set a new world efficiency record for two-junction solar cells at 31.1%.

The last couple of days have been extraordinary in terms of new technological advancements in the solar industry – Sharp just announced a couple of days ago that they`ve created highest converting solar cell to date at 44.4%. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Efficiency

Going green doesn’t have to be hard or expensive.

Anyone can take steps to have a greener home. It doesn’t take a lot of effort to do so, either. You can do a few simple things to have a greener home and help the environment.

Remember, every step you take toward being greener is one less footprint you’re leaving on the planet. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Business

When today’s art and music festivals win a green award, it is a badge of honor that translates into ticket sales to eco-aware customers. That’s why it comes as no surprise that festivals around the world are increasingly seeking out green energy solutions.

Since festivals are temporary in nature and often take place in isolated rural locations, the challenges of setting up clean power sources are quite different compared to most permanent commercial or residential projects. Festivals typically consume an enormous amount of fuel to power the generators. Since the cost of fuel is high, switching to sustainable power sources can save event producers money. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Politics

The men and women of the nation’s armed forces often deploy overseas to protect its energy interests around the globe, safeguarding foreign oil sources and the sea lanes through which they pass.

While the country strains and devotes its military resources to protecting oil-producing regions, citizens at home are left vulnerable to attack and national security is compromised. Standing up and fighting the green energy battle will not only break the country’s dependence from external sources but will also bring the men and women back home.

Wind Power is Good for America (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Sustainability

Reducing excess steps and upgrading sources in your supply chain is good business and also green business. At Coghlin Companies, a contract manufacturing company, we’ve learned that streamlining our supply chain with a commitment to greener practices requires constant monitoring to ensure gained efficiencies and green initiatives provide value for our customers. Here are three elements of our green approach to supply chain management.

1. Review your shipping options frequently. Shipping is seen as the low hanging fruit of supply chain optimization, but many shipping suppliers already operate in a tight, competitive market. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Politics

A few months ago I interviewed Dennis McGinn, the current president of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) for my third book (“Renewable Energy – Following the Money”) that I hope to have available shortly.  I’ve also met his predecessor in that post, Micheal Eckhart, several times at various conferences.

I deeply admire both these folks, perhaps mostly for the comportment with which they approach the challenge.  It blends a core passion with a calm levelheadedness that I think is important in an arena that invites such controversy.  (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Politics

Here’s a powerful article that bashes Obama, not as a Muslim Kenyan food-stamp socialist, but as just another lying politician — one whose true legacy will be “the guy who had the last chance to save the environment from collapse but was led around by the nose by huge vested interests.”  As you scan through the comments you’ll note that these people (largely leftist environmentalists) are pretty cheesed off.

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