I Require DSIRE!Don’t forget to regularly log into DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency) at www.dsireusa.org. DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. See what incentives you have coming your way when you purchase your new(est) Modern Energy […]
Take Action!In an earlier post I passed along some of my favorite sites so that you can keep up to date on the latest and greatest in the world of modern energy. In my infinite (read: finite) wisdom I neglected to add http://www.votesolar.org/ and http://www.wind-watch.org/alerts/category/sources/action-alerts/ 2 websites dedicated to keeping the citizenry up to date […]
Solar Synapse Featured in Solar Industry MagazineAs Seen In Solar Industry Magazine (January 2008): View The Entire Article in Solar Industry Magazine St. Louis-based Solar Night Industries (SNI) has introduced the Solar Synapse, a product, sales and marketing program designed to enhance builders’ solar plans for new homes and homeowners. The program includes marketing materials […]
Flexible Solar Strips Light Up Campus Bus ShelterEngineering researchers in Canada have developed a tiling technique to create flexible solar cell panels. It is being tested on the curved roof of a campus bus shelter to power interior lighting.
Valuable, rare, raw earth materials extracted from industrial waste streamFierce competition over raw materials for new green […]
Dip ordinary paper into ink infused with nanotubes and nanowires to create an instant batteryDip an ordinary piece of paper into ink infused with carbon nanotubes and silver nanowires, and it turns into a battery or supercapacitor. Crumple the piece of paper, and it still works. Researchers see many uses for this new way of […]
Modern Energy Plan Launch Featured on SustainablogAs Seen On Sustainablog (December 2007): Because renewable adoption is still in a relatively early phase, information is key to bringing these technologies into the mainstream. SNIs created a simple, elegant option for providing that necessary information. Take a look at the sample plan they provide, and, if youre […]
Flexible Solar Strips Light Up Campus Bus ShelterEngineering researchers in Canada have developed a tiling technique to create flexible solar cell panels. It is being tested on the curved roof of a campus bus shelter to power interior lighting.
‘Ultra-primitive’ Particles Found In Comet DustDust samples collected from the stratosphere have yielded an unexpectedly rich trove […]
Modern Energy (Plan) is Number 2!If you read this blog [please forward this wonderful info to all of your family and friends ] you care about a. the environment and/or b. saving a little money in these times of rising, fluctuating energy costs. That said, you need to go out and toss some solar […]
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
Breakthrough in ’spintronics’ could lead to energy efficient chipsScientists have succeeded in transferring magnetic information directly into a semiconductor. For the first time, this is achieved at room temperature. This breakthrough brings the development of a more energy efficient form of electronics, so-called ’spintronics’ within reach.
Engineers on course to make super-efficient solar-electric powered boatA team […]