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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Business

Mentoring Entrepreneurs at the Clean Business Investment Summit – A Quick Update In the years I’ve functioned as a member of the Clean Business Investment Summit advisory board, I’ve had some terrific experiences helping cleantech entrepreneurs (not unlike ours here at 2GreenEnergy) prepare themselves to do their best when they make their presentations to a room full of angel investors and VCs. Yesterday’s “mentoring session” came off without a hitch, and was quite stimulating in terms of new ideas and discussions with incredibly bright people. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Hydrokinetics

Pelamis--A Developing Concept in Wave EnergyI try to keep track of the major ways of extracting energy from ocean waves, one of the front runners of which is the Pelamis, a long, multi-segmented tube that changes shape, creating hydraulic pressure, as the waves pass beneath it. The device takes advantage of both the waves’ up/down and lateral motion, and, at its best, minimizes the amount of mass necessary to have distinct pieces that move separate from one another.

Can this stuff compete on a cost/watt basis as renewable energy matures?  Developers are bullish, but I’m not 100% convinced.   Success may lie in a hybrid solution that combines different methods of extracting that energy, one of which is listed as one of our renewable energy investment opportunities.

 

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Fossil Fuels

Eleven Things that Would Happen if We Ran Out of OilOur over-dependence on oil can’t last forever. Either we as a species will start finding alternatives on our own or the dwindling supply of oil will force us to. Here are a few of the things you can expect if the oil runs out. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Electric Vehicles

energy-efficient-driving

The future of motoring is ever changing. Majority of car manufacturers today have come up with their own brand and version of energy efficient or hybrid vehicles that are becoming more popular among the masses. Now, depending on the manufacturer, energy efficiency can have a number of different connotations. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Efficiency

Green Energy Conservation TipsYou can find many ways to conserve your home’s energy, creating a more positive impact on your area and the world in general, as well as lowering your bills altogether. Making sure you have that aspect of your life covered will make your life far easier. Follow the tips in this article if you want to conserve energy with greater efficiency throughout any season of the year: (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Efficiency

Home Thermal ImageHave you noticed changes in your heating and cooling costs? Do you have to keep the air cranked up for longer to bring the internal temperature down? Chances are your heating and cooling systems aren’t as efficient as they could be. Here are three ways you can improve your home’s thermal efficiency. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Sustainability

Beyond The Plastics--Six Items You Should Be Recycling To Protect The EnvironmentMost people realize that recycling is a good thing for the planet. What they may not fully understand is the tremendous benefit that recycling has for each individual on a personal, social, and economic basis. Convenience and lack of true knowledge about the resources available sometimes prevent people from committing to a recycling program. One way to encourage others to recycle is to educate them on what items are truly recyclable. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Sustainability

When You Think About Marketing, Think Green!

Green marketing

Green marketing is all about business using eco-friendly resources and production methods. Not only is green marketing beneficial for the company which incorporates it, but it is also a great way to gain favors with clients and to show that your business is the one which everyone should rely on. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Business

Mentoring Entrepreneurs at the Clean Business Investment SummitToday won’t be a particularly light one for me, but it most certainly will be fulfilling.

As I’ve mentioned, for many years I’ve sat on the advisory board for the Clean Business Investment Summit, an annual event in early September during which a vetted set of cleantech entrepreneurs (not unlike ours here at 2GreenEnergy) come face-to-face with a whole slew of angel investors and VCs. (more…)

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by craigshieldsPosted on Posted in Renewables - Business

When employees get free parking, they tend to drive their cars to work; when they have to pay to park, they tend to take public transportation.  That’s the (not too shocking) conclusion of a new study, according to this article published by my friends at Smart Cities.

Even though it may not be surprising, it’s noteworthy because it serves as a reminder that most people’s actions spring from the immediate impact those actions have on their own lives. (more…)

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