Pure Power Party: Ameren’s Renewable Energy CelebrationNot much left to say–today’s PRNewswire release (below) says it all. Although it didn’t mention me it did mention my favorite brewery, along with many other early adopters. AmerenUE today officially launched PurePower
There is Still Time to Take Action on The 2007 Energy BillThe Solar Action Energy Society has a page on their website that allows you to e-mail and/or call your local representative to make sure they support and include the important provisions (higher CAFE standards and a commitment to renewable energy) of this legislation. On […]
Electric Solar Wind Sail Could Power Future Space Travel In Solar SystemA new electric solar wind sail is almost ready for implementation. Electric sail propulsion might have a large impact on space research and space travel throughout the solar system. The electric solar wind sail uses the solar wind as its thrust source and therefore […]
Water Footprints Make a SplashA cup of coffee has a hidden cost.
If the full water requirements of a morning roast are calculated - farm irrigation, bean transportation, and the serving of the coffee - one cup requires 140 liters of water.
This notion of a product’s "water footprint" is gaining traction. Defined as the […]
Bank of America to halve HVAC costsEnergy management system built on FDSI technology will reap big savings, reduce CO2 emissions by 14,000 tons per year READ MORE
Compressor-free Refrigerator May Loom In The FutureRefrigerators and other cooling devices may one day lose their compressors and coils of piping and become solid state, according researchers who […]
Shimkus/Farmergy Webinar HighlightsIf you were unable to attend Farmergy’s webinar yesterday, with U.S. Congressman John Shimkus from Illinois’ 19th district, check out this link for highlights from the event.
BEEP BEEP–Honk if You’re Efficient!I’ve declared my love for acronyms in a previous post, aptly titled ‘I Love Acronyms’. Today my energy efficient side and my acronym-loving […]
Greening by industryDo you know what technology your industry needs to move toward sustainability? READ MORE
Turning Waste Material Into EthanolResearchers have developed a method for converting crop residue, wood pulp, animal waste and garbage into ethanol. The process first turns the waste material into synthesis gas, or syngas, and nanoscale catalysts then convert the […]
Potential Of Graphene Films As Next-generation Transistors DemonstratedPhysicists at the University of Pennsylvania have characterized an aspect of graphene film behavior by measuring the way it conducts electricity on a substrate. This milestone advances the potential application of graphene, the ultra-thin, single-atom thick carbon sheets that conduct electricity faster and more efficiently than silicon, the […]
Easy Connection Act Passed!In the 3rd, and final part of the Easy Connection Act (ECA) updates, I am pleased to announce that it is officially passed!!! The ECA establishes uniform procedures to allow Missourians to connect a small renewable energy system to the electric grid in a quick, safe, and reliable manner. The ECA also […]
Press Release from Solar Night Industries12.28.2007-Solar Night Industries (PINKSHEETS: SLND), a renewable energy company formed to accelerate the adoption of Modern Energy Solutions by providing design and product solutions, had a challenge. Project Manager Alan Brani of Solar Night began working with their Michigan Installer/Partner, Mark Bauer of Bauer Power, who was concerned about finding […]