Posts Tagged ‘solar power’

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Seattle Developer Builds Home for LEED Certification

Posted on December 8th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

Greenfab, a Seattle based developer, has begun construction on the city's first modular home in hopes to achieve LEED certification. Also, Chinese policymakers have set ambitious goals for the future of renewable energy. And the U.S. completed construction on the country's largest photovoltaic farm.
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Puerto Rico Renewable Energy Legislation Passes

Posted on December 7th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

The Caribbean boasts some of the world's highest energy costs. To circumvent this, Puerto Rico looks to the United States to collaborate with the island's own efforts to embrace sustainable initiatives. New wind farm projects are abound in the small island as it prepares to meet its goals of 12% renewable energy.
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Solar Energy in the Vatican

Posted on December 6th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

Vatican City adopts solar power for the Pope's car as well as for their main auditorium. Maryland school systems are also engaged in a solar project to improve their energy efficiency.
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Cow Dung To Power Thousands Of Chinese Homes

Posted on December 2nd, 2010 by Krishna Patel

California is even closer to reaching its goal of 33% renewable power while another Michigan biomass plant gets canceled. On the other hand, biomass is gaining popularity in China.
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New Research for Harvesting Car Exhaust

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

Scientists are studying ways to harvest car exhaust and turn it into electricity to reduce fuel consumption. Also, Japanese researchers are developing a plan to use desert sand from the Sahara to enhance solar energy harvesting.
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GE Study: Wind Turbines Too Noisy for Comfort?

Posted on November 23rd, 2010 by Krishna Patel

As wind turbines spring up along the nation, more and more residents are complaining about the noise level of their new neighbors. Wind farms don't really create much more noise than the average air conditioner or refrigerator, yet many people have claimed they cause a disturbance. What is it about the sound that is driving people crazy?
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Philadelphia Eagles Score Touchdown for Energy Efficiency

Posted on November 22nd, 2010 by Krishna Patel

NFL team, Philadelphia Eagles, redesign stadium for self-generating renewable energy capabilities. Also, Maryland hockey team to install solar panels onto ice arena in one of the state's largest single rooftop solar installments.
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University of Rhode Island Finding Ways To Harness Solar Energy From The Road

Posted on November 16th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

Summer sun sizzles onto winding asphalt roads significantly increasing their temperatures. Researchers have identified four ways that hot roads can be used to harness solar power. Also, Spanish federal regulations are predicted to cripple the solar industry.
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Snyder’s of Hanover To Build Pennsylvania’s Largest Ground-Based Solar Energy Farm

Posted on November 8th, 2010 by Ben Lack

The first ENERGY STAR multi-family high rise apartment completes construction in Wisconsin, which energy provider is entering the Illinois residential Com Ed market in early[...]
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Elections Elections- What Does The Midterm Election Mean For Energy?

Posted on November 4th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

How did California vote on Proposition 23? How does the new makeup of Congress change energy legislation? What experts say about geothermal energy and the GOP House.
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Logitech Creates Solar-Powered Keyboard

Posted on November 2nd, 2010 by Krishna Patel

San Francisco adopts electric taxicabs, Amrak buys electric locomotives, and Logitech invents the slimmest and most efficient solar-powered keyboard.
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Solar Water Heater Technology Made Simple By Sunnovations

Posted on October 29th, 2010 by Ben Lack

Matthew Carlson, CEO of Sunnovations, discusses why his company’s solar heating technology is so much simpler and more effective than their competitors.
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Audi A2 Sets Record For Longest Distance Driven By An Electric Car

Posted on October 28th, 2010 by Krishna Patel

Can algae wean the U.S. off of foreign oil? Plus, German electric car goes 600 km, California's Hatchet Ridge Project is operational, and inventors have devised a way for solar cells to be printed directly onto windows.
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San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge To Get LED Lighting Makeover

Posted on October 25th, 2010 by Ben Lack

We highlight some of the most important alternative energy companies, Ford to modify the Focus so that it can compete in the all-electric market, and[...]
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NASCAR To Incorporate Sunoco’s Green E15 Ethanol Fuel In Its Fuel

Posted on October 20th, 2010 by Ben Lack

What sport is fast, furious, and sometimes a bit polluting? Racing incorporates the adrenaline rush and the need for speed into one great experience for[...]