renewable energy: Green-Shaping Asheville and Your Town with Renewable Resources and "Human Energy" - 05/15/08 10:53 PM
I was reading a newsletter from one of our city commissioners here in Asheville today.
She is a "light in the community" always challenging the locals to apply some creative "human energy" to look at the city's trajectory and to work for positive futures.
Depending on a variety of lifestyles and
(3 comments)
|
renewable energy: Solar Sonoma County wins Solar America City Grant - 04/21/08 10:01 AM
Marty Roberts of Solar Sonoma County just emailed me with some exciting news. Santa Rosa was recently named one of 12 new "Solar America Cities," which qualifies the city to receive federal funding and technical assistance for project implementation of its Solar Sonoma County grant proposal. The objective of this proposal is a countywide solar program that accelerates
(3 comments)
|
renewable energy: Winds of Change are Blowin' in Denver! - 03/27/08 12:51 PM
The Metro Denver market has scored another windfall in the alternative energies technology field. The Denver Post and 9News are reporting that Renewable Energy Systems Americas, Inc. (RES-Americas), is in the process of relocating the headquarters from Austin, Texas to Broomfield, Colorado. The company will relocate 70 employees from Texas and create
(0 comments)
|
renewable energy: I have seen the future and the possibilities are endless with renewable power! - 02/23/08 06:01 PM
I came upon this video today over at treehugger. Scientists are now working to make Germany fully reliant on Renewable energy sources. Generating enough power through the use of wind, water and biogas to keep all of Germany electrified. I do hope that we see these things in our country someday
(1 comments)
|
renewable energy: Great News for Colorado, Conoco Phillips Purchases Sun Microsystem/Storage Tek Site for $55.6 Million - 02/20/08 05:37 PM
Governor Ritter of Colorado just announced that Conoco Phillips will be opening a Global Technology Center & Corporate Learning Center at the 432 Acre Site of Sun Microsystems/Storage Tek in Louisville Colorado. The Site should be up and Running by 2011.Conoco Phillips paid $55.6 Million for the Site. The Company intends
(0 comments)
|
renewable energy: Remember the Day...Green building is not NEW...Just Improved!!! - 02/17/08 04:56 PM
This drawing was a GREAT FIND !! A few years ago, my aunt and uncle retired from farming. When they moved my aunt gave me a framed drawing that had hung in my Grandma's farmhouse for years. It was drawn by my great uncle Monsignor Maurice Walsh. The art was framed
(32 comments)
|
renewable energy: Solar Panels Generate Renewable Energy on Paradise Ca Homes - 01/25/08 04:14 PM
One form of renewable energy is solar. Installing solar panels on your Paradise Ca home, allows you, the home owner to harness the power of the sun and save money at the same time. Whoppeee. Now I know right now it's snowing in Paradise Ca but that is no excuse for
(0 comments)
|
renewable energy: Green Building...A Walk Through Timeline - 01/17/08 12:29 AM
Green Building Timeline Pre-20th Century - structures were designed and built by builder-architects who had an ability to understand the entire building from design through construction and lifetime operations. They incorporated enduring passive design and simple mechanical systems to heat, cool and light buildings. Architects in the 21st Century will look back
(0 comments)
|
renewable energy: Good Economic News For Albuquerque New Mexico - 01/15/08 12:32 AM
The Albuquerque, New Mexico economy received good news today. The first came from Eclipse Aviation http://www.eclipseaviation.com/ Albuquerque, New Mexico's small airplane manufacturing plant that has had to defend itself from repeated negative unsubstantiated rumors these past few weeks. Eclipse, announced a $100 million equity investment by European Technology and Investment Research Center
(8 comments)
|
renewable energy: GreenChoice is back in Austin(renewable energy) Come sign up and help save the earth. - 01/03/08 07:32 AM
IT'S BACK. You can now subscribe as of January 14, 2008, Austin Energy again offers GreenChoice to the public. The GreenChoice charge of 5.5 cents per kWh is fixed until December 31, 2022. It replaces Austin Energy's fuel charge of 3.65 cents per kWh. The average residential customer consuming about 1,000 kWh per
(4 comments)
|
renewable energy: Help Stop Global Warming - 11/18/07 06:51 PM
Every little bit helps, I do not charge my cell phone from an outlet. I only use my solio solar charger or charge off my car battery. I know it's not much but it's a start. Dave Mason http://getprequalified.com
(3 comments)
|
renewable energy: Congress REMOVING Support For Renewable Energy - URGENT Call To Action - 11/14/07 06:48 AM
The 2007 Congressional Energy Bill is being is being pushed to be passed before Thanksgiving Break. LAST MINUTE CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THIS BILL REMOVING SUPPORT FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY According to a story in RenewableEnergyAccess.com BY Stephen Lacy, Staff Writer titled US Energy Bill - Early Christmas Present or Lump of Coal? "Senate
(61 comments)
|
renewable energy: A Note About Wind Energy - 11/06/07 10:27 PM
I think one of the most overlooked renewable energy options is wind power. Did you know that you can generate enough power for your home (in a lot of places), and what's left over goes back into the power grid for credit on future use? I'm a customer of Rocky Mountain
(6 comments)
|
renewable energy: Shhh...Green Michigan News! Exciting! - 11/05/07 09:27 PM
We are seeing so many new companies emerging into the Green Scene it is hard to keep up with it. I believe many consumers are being inundated with green messages but don't necessarily understand the benefits. It is great to see a company who is launching a new resource for consumers and
(17 comments)
|
renewable energy: Transformation In Michigan - Spotlight...the little LumberYard that Could! - 11/02/07 07:05 PM
Transformation.... from Wikipedia.... Transformation (root transform) may refer to: Transformation is also referred to as a turn. Have you ever been a part of or truly seen a transformation? Transforming is ....altering ....changing mutating... So many companies these days, are Transforming.
(18 comments)
|
renewable energy: Florida's Sandhill Cranes with Chick AND Sustainability Information - 10/22/07 08:49 PM
If you follow this link: http://groverphoto.phanfare.com/slideshow.aspx?username=groverphoto&album_id=304621§ion_id=-1 you will see the most beautiful slide show of the Sandhill Crane. It starts with the parents (who mate for life - if you did not know this fact) and their two eggs. Later you see the one chick with the parents. Sadly, the second egg
(2 comments)
|
renewable energy: The Winds Of Change - 10/21/07 01:05 PM
Last Thursday, October 19, 2007 much of the midwest was taken by storms. The storms took 3 lives in Michigan. My sympathies to the families in Michigan and elsewhere around the country who were affected by these storm systems. As these storms rolled through our area I found them prophetic. Thursday
(26 comments)
|
renewable energy: The Night The Lights Went Out In....(name your town!) - 10/15/07 10:42 PM
Living in a community with underground power lines we have rarely experienced in the past 17 years more than a half day without power. We have gas water heat and a gas range so it's not that big a deal...one can always bypass the electronic ignition on the range to eat
(20 comments)
|
renewable energy: Greer CPW & Laurens Electric Settle Utility Dispute; New Renewable Energy Facilities Planned for South Carolina - 10/10/07 11:49 AM
Development in the "Golden Box" area south I-85 near the airport moves forward this week as two utility companies settled a dispute out of court over who will provide service to the area. The Greer Commission of Public Works (CPW) and Laurens Electric now have a 20-year agreement where CPW will
(0 comments)
|
renewable energy: A note about Passive Solar Heating from EcoBroker - 10/08/07 10:59 AM
Technology Snapshot & Benefits: Easy economic savings accrue from designing and building features that effectively trap heat from the sun during the day and release that heat slowly throughout the nighttime. The effect is similar to living near a large body of water where the thermal mass of the water
(0 comments)
|
renewable energy: Environmental Disconnect - 10/06/07 10:57 PM
Dating back for many years, just about every realm of Environmental issues have been a topic of debate. When you think about life several years ago, and still today in many countries throughout the world, we depended on the Earth to live. We farmed for food, went fishing for dinner, and
(25 comments)
|
renewable energy: Renewable Energy, Communities and Change - 10/01/07 09:41 AM
Last week I wrote a 4 part series Renewable Energy - Does Your Zoning Allow It? On Thursday September 27 the Onekama Township Zoning Board reconvened to make a motion on this Request for Conditional Zoning. In a 5 - 2 vote the board carried a motion to recommend to the Township NOT to
(18 comments)
|
renewable energy: Walker Michigan Green Drinks - New Chapter!!! - 09/26/07 10:28 PM
Thanks to Dena Stevens for writing about Green Drinks! Dena said, "This is a social group of like minded people who are concerned about the environment. "I was interested and checked it out. I wanted to attend one! Unfortunately, I didn't find a Green Drinks Chapter in West Michigan....UNTIL NOW!!!Mark your
(18 comments)
|
renewable energy: Teach Your Children Well... Use Their Energy Wisely! - 09/21/07 08:24 PM
Thank You Jeff Turner for teaching me a new skill today -- how to insert a video into my blog! It was really quite easy! Crosby, Stills and Nash said it best....Teach Your Children Well.... <p> With school back in session I thought it would be helpful to post this link to the Department of
(6 comments)
|
renewable energy: Arizona Sunshine - A Wasted Resource! - 07/11/07 02:06 PM
Ever wonder why there's not solar on every home in Tucson? We have such a beautiful state, with 300 days of blue skies and sunshine - perfect for solar energy. It's amazing that New Jersey has more solar installations than the state of Arizona - a lot more. I don't know
(1 comments)
|
renewable energy: Albuquerque: Greenest City in the U.S.! - 06/24/07 12:57 PM
(4 comments)
|
renewable energy: An Editorial Comment, How do you balance a Challenge? - 05/06/07 08:55 PM
I usually write with an audience in mind when I write anything at all. Sometimes I write to clients, fellow bloggers, and sometimes I submit my writing to local papers and magazines. And I've blogged about this before. (Shhh, don't tell Scott Gormley and Oops I did it again)Three times the local Senior
(11 comments)
|
renewable 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)
|
renewable energy: Green Building and More - Michigan Energy Fair - 04/24/07 10:13 PM
I was very excited when I joined AR and saw the Green Blogs! I have had the priveledge of connecting with one of the up and coming leaders in LEED Homes and Green Development in Michigan, Adam Bearup of Hybrid Homes. You can read in my post Michigan Energy Fair about the
(12 comments)
|
renewable energy: “Energizing Michigan’s Economy” - 04/12/07 07:54 AM
This year the "Mighty Mac" celebrates its 50th year of service connecting Michigan's Peninsulas. Driving south across the Mackinac (pronounced Mackinaw) Bridge from St Ignace, I always cringe at the site of two large wind turbines ruining the view. I have nothing else against wind power, just don't ruin scenic views. Michigan
(2 comments)
|
renewable energy: Lenexa, Kansas -- TradeWind Energy -- a Breezy Business - 01/23/07 11:01 PM
Lenexa, KS is a community with a rich history and a progressive view. Real estate in Lenexa has always been in some level of demand; now the city is a particularly thriving area. People who are planning a move to Kansas need to make sure they check the possibilties of Lenexa.Lenexa,
(0 comments)
|
renewable energy: 2006 Green Real Estate Symposium: 12/6/2006 in Lakewood, CO - 10/06/06 12:57 AM
"Real Estate Professionals: It's Time To Go Green". The event is sponsored by the Colorado Association of Realtors and EcoBroker International. The symposium will discuss what does green mean today in real estate, what's getting consumers and investors excited, the latest technology in green building as well as disclosures and mitigation. I
(5 comments)
|
renewable energy: Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy - DSIRE - 10/06/06 12:48 AM
The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy - DSIRE - is an excellent resource to finding rebates and tax credits that encourage energy efficiency in various home subsystems. Some of the areas covered are Green building initiatives in various counties in your stateLocal grant programsIncentives available for leased property - residential
(0 comments)
|
renewable energy: EnergySavers.com: Energy Efficiency and Savings Solutions - 07/31/06 01:53 AM
Here is the government's web site devoted to energy efficiency (Partnerships for Home Energy Efficiency), for homeowners, contractors and builders, building managers, realtors and state agencies:http://energysavers.govPartnerships for Home Energy Efficiency is a joint effort of the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department of
(1 comments)
|