Blog entries tagged with "green energy":


green energy: The wave of the future started back in the 60's and 70's.... - 09/04/08 03:57 PM
Some of you may recall during Jimmy Carter's administration he had solar panels installed on the White House to provide hot water. This saved taxpayer dollars and conserved valuable resources. However this great act was short lived, because Reagan soon had them removed in1980. Thankfully they were not thrown away. They … (4 comments)

green energy: Our Carbon Neutral future?? - 09/03/08 01:26 PM
Normally I try to avoid religion and politics in polite company, however I just read something that got my attention. Not since Carter had solar panels installed on the white house have we had someone seriously thinking 'green' in the white house. (In case you were wondering they were removed by … (1 comments)

green energy: Go Green - With The Already Green iwannatrade.com - Help The Environment - 08/30/08 10:13 PM
  Going Green! You can use the online classifieds, the online trades, and the online auctions. No paper for newspapers!! All online with www.iwannatrade.com we don't cut trees to make paper we are paperless for most all we do. Yes we are doing a little to help the cause. We do … (0 comments)

green energy: More "Green" news in Austin - 08/05/08 09:43 PM
Austin Energy is now offering new rebates for going 'green'.
If you install a Solar Residential PV you can get a $4500 or $4.50 per watt rebate!
The rebates pay up to 80% of the cost or $13,500 (which ever amount is less).
Feel like going solar for your water heating … (1 comments)

green energy: Career Change: Former Software Developer Purchases Dryer Vent Wizard Franchise in Columbus, Ohio - 07/27/08 07:31 PM
Entrepreneur Provides Dryer Fire Prevention and Maintenance Tips to Consumers
     
                           
Columbus, OH, May 18 --  Rick Gutridge, 50, former software developer for AOL transitioned to owner/operator of a Dryer Vent Wizard, Safe Homes, Dry Clothes (DVW), franchise in Columbus.
 
"I found DVW provided much needed solutions to … (0 comments)

green energy: Dryer Vent Cleaning - Do's and Don'ts - Dryer Vent Fire Safety Tips - 07/25/08 08:07 PM
Do's & Don'ts
DRYER VENT CLEANINGDryer dos and don'ts:
· Clean the lint filter before or after each load. Don't forget to clean the back of the dryer where lint can be trapped.
 
· The interior of the dryer and venting system should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. … (4 comments)

green energy: Dryer Vent Safety Tips, Facts and Figures - 07/25/08 08:04 PM
Facts & Figures
Clothes dryers can be found in 80 percent, or 81.5 million homes throughout the United States.
A full load of wet clothes placed in a dryer contains about one half gallon of water. As water is removed, lint is created from the clothes.
Clothes dryers are one of … (0 comments)

green energy: Software Developer Makes Career Change to Dryer Vent Wizard Entrepreneur - 07/25/08 08:02 PM
FORMER SOFTWARE DEVELOPER TURNS DRYER VENT WIZARD ENTREPRENEUR; PROVIDES DRYER FIRE PREVENTION AND MAINTENANCE "TIPS"
Columbus, OH, May 18 --  Rick Gutridge, 50, former software developer for AOL transitioned to owner/operator of a Dryer Vent Wizard, Safe Homes, Dry Clothes (DVW), franchise in Columbus.  "I found DVW provided much needed solutions … (0 comments)

green energy: Frequently Asked Questions: Dryer Vent Cleaning and Fire Safety - 07/25/08 07:56 PM
FAQs
Q: Do I really need to worry about getting my dryer vents cleaned?
A: Yes. One of the leading causes of house fires is the dryer.  Between the years 2002-2004, an annual average of 12,700 clothes dryer fires occurred in homes causing over $88 million in property loss each year.
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green energy: Financing for Green Energy Okayed - 07/23/08 11:52 AM
California on Monday enacted a law that allows cities and counties to make low interest loans to homeowners and businesses to install solar panels for high efficiency air conditioners and other energy saving improvements. Berkeley and Palm Desert are two cities that are pioneering a new path to solar energy.
Solar … (0 comments)

green energy: National Energy Policy Calls for Elimination of Fossil Fuels within 10 Years. - 07/18/08 05:10 PM
Former Vice President, Al Gore challenged the country today to adopt a new energy policy which mandates the country be free from the use of all fossil fuels in the production of electricity within 10 years.  The Vice President stated that current reliance by the US on fossil fuels poses not … (1 comments)

green energy: renewable power for Delaware - 07/17/08 01:48 PM
Since Delmarva Power's contract with Bluewater recently to give the State more renewable energy, Maryland has been talking with Bluewater about helping them.
Also, other states along the Eastern Coast are getting involved.
Cape May, New Jersey is considering several proposals including Bluewater.
New York, Rhode Island and Cape Wind, Mass … (0 comments)

green energy: Green Energy Solutions Provider can Organize Funding for Equity Position - 07/14/08 03:26 PM
Champion and coordinator of humanitarian projects is making invitation to qualified individuals who desire to fund projects that are geared towards either humanitarian causes or new technology that supports renewable and sustainable products and methods for teh planet and it's inhabitants. A JV Profit Sharing Agreement for the top most tier … (0 comments)

green energy: Wind Power - 07/10/08 08:35 AM
I recieved my information on this information based on an article in the News Journal dated July 10, 2008
 
The Electric Co-operatives in Delaware along with Delmarva Power signed an agreement to buy power from a land based wind farm in Pennsylvania.  
The contract with AES Corp. for … (2 comments)

green energy: The Benefits of Going Tankless - 06/10/08 12:26 PM
With the cost of gas and electricity skyrocketing, you may want to take a look at replacing that old water heater of yours. Most standard hot water heaters only last about 10-12 years. If yours is older than that, you are well past due for an upgrade. Instead of replacing it … (0 comments)

green energy: Yes, the 1st "Self-Sufficient Environmental Green Community" Where? of course California! - 05/26/08 01:09 PM
Castle View Estates, the leader in innovation for the first certified Environmentally Friendly Community in the State of California announces the opening of its Tract 7338 near Pleasanton, California.  A unique gated 52 acre AG and residential community in Alameda County that borders Pleasanton California.  The Castle View Estates community, although … (3 comments)

green energy: Las Vegas "Living Green Tour" - 04/24/08 06:23 PM
Las Vegas is just one of the 15 cities that will host the "Living Green Tour and Exhibit".  People are always looking for ways to save energy, help the environment, live healthier and save money.  This will be a great way for consumers to learn how to accomplish these goals.
The … (5 comments)

green energy: West Hartford Town Buildings Going Green? - 04/18/08 09:56 AM
A resolution was put forth at a recent Town Council meeting which would allow solar panels to be installed on some town buildings.  The installation of the panels could potentially be free as the investors could receive state or federal funds in the form of incentives or rebates.  Best of all, … (0 comments)

green energy: How Big Is Your Footprint?? - Toledo, OH - 04/13/08 08:10 AM
There is to be a very interesting program on television tonight - The Human Footprint - on the National Geographic  channel. 
I am inclined to believe that this is going to be a very sobering show.  One that demonstrates what an arrogant society we have become.  Arrogant - and wasteful.  
If … (4 comments)

green energy: Interesting Article on Consumers & how much they will pay for "Green" Energy - 12/21/07 01:24 PM
A new international poll, including almost 2,000 consumers in the US, Britian, Germany, the Neterlands, Australia & Japan, indicates that almost 70% would be willing to pay a premium for alternative "Green" energy alternatives.    These options include wind energy & solar power.       Americans indicated they would pay the highest premium for cleaner energy … (0 comments)

green energy: Austin Texas is one of the "Greenest" Cities in the Country - 12/20/07 10:17 PM
 
Recently, Austin, Texas was named one of the "Top 10 Greenest Cities in America" by MSN City Guides.  This comes as no surprise to those of us who live and work in this great town.  I would like to thank Margaret Woda for bringing this to my attention. 
Serving both as … (4 comments)

green energy: Discovering Costa Rica....Renewable Energy - 09/16/07 01:31 PM
If you want to reduce your carbon footprint, one way to do it is to move to Costa Rica! I was cleaning out my gmail (no more storage!) and found this article by Peter Freeman on renewable energy from the April 18 issue of The Guanacaste Journal. I have included excerpts … (1 comments)

green energy: JaneAnne Narrin, Moderator of the Month, May 2007 - 05/31/07 09:31 AM
Have you seen an Active Rain moderator who works harder than janeAnne Narrin? Her ECO-ALL STARS~ The GREEN Scene group has just gained their 200th member, thanks to her tireless blogging energy, i.e. green energy.
What is her Active Rain "ECO-ALL STARS~ The GREEN Scene" group about?
"Under the GREEN umbrella. Blogging … (31 comments)

green energy: Trico Electric Cooperative and City of Tucson to partner on Solar Energy Project! - 04/27/07 01:50 PM
Trico Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Marana, AZ is partnering with City of Tucson, City of Tucson Water Dept., and Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (Trico's power supplier) to initiate Phase III of the Thornydale Reclaimed Water Reservoir Site in Northwest Tucson. Phase III will install and utilize 72 solar panels mounted … (0 comments)

 
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