Here is a segment from 60 Minutes that I find so interesting that I havn't heard anything about. You would think that something this big and promising would be front page news. It makes me very skeptical of our government and big business. (ie. Who killed The Electric Car?) Apparently there are some very big names behind this technology that have whole heartedly embraced it in a big way. If this technology is viable and affordable, then it needs to get out in front of the public, not shrouded in some mystery as humbo jumbo. Here is my little contribution in passing it on.
True Sarasota Real Estate - Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Real Estate
I saw that the other day on 60 minutes. What a great idea. Did you notice European households consume half the energy we do? I think this is because they use 220 instead of 110 electrical current. Seems like the US should consider switching over, we could cut our energy consumption by 50%!
Feb 24, 2010 09:51 PM
www.eHomeReports.com Coldwell Banker Realty - Liberty Township, OH
Realtor Homes for Sale Cincinnati/Dayton Ohio
Pretty interesting. Looks like it is working in some areas. Having it work those "brand" name companies certainly helps to validate. It appears though the secrecy has been with the company, not a gov't or industry coverup.
Thank you
Feb 24, 2010 09:59 PM
Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY
NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Race City Inspections Inc - Countyline, NC
The technology is here, but the fear of what it may replace will stop it from ever becoming real. I agree with the reporter, if you have one in your basement it will say GE on the side. We have so many technologies out there that can cut our consumption in half and you dont see a wave of installations going on. It amazes me to go into brand new homes and see 80% efficient furnaces installed instead of 95% +. We should no longer produce 80% efficient devices. Or even the standard gas water heater that is only 50% efficient.
Ill take a BloomBox. I also have a dish so I am not connected.
Feb 24, 2010 10:50 PM
Anonymous
Neat idea, but it obviously still requires 'fuel'. This is simply a new way to skin the cat with a very expensive price tag...initially at least. This is simply an appliance that converts fuel to another form of energy.....just like the boiler in my basement. As with all commodities, the viability of this technology will be rooted in basic economics. That is why we still create relatively inefficient furnaces and boilers.....the newer, more efficient equipment is more expensive to produce. As with anything we purchase (as long as the gov't doesn't get involved) the laws of supply and demand will run its course.
Feb 24, 2010 11:28 PM
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Woodbridge, VA
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Kevin, I saw this on Sunday evening. It looks like a step in the right direction.
Feb 24, 2010 11:35 PM
National Property Inspections - Berwick, PA
For some reason my comment above was listed anonymously:
Neat idea, but it obviously still requires 'fuel'. This is simply a new way to skin the cat with a very expensive price tag...initially at least. This is simply an appliance that converts fuel to another form of energy.....just like the boiler in my basement. As with all commodities, the viability of this technology will be rooted in basic economics. That is why we still create relatively inefficient furnaces and boilers.....the newer, more efficient equipment is more expensive to produce. As with anything we purchase (as long as the gov't doesn't get involved) the laws of supply and demand will run its course.
Feb 25, 2010 12:58 AM
Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ
Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,
Hi Kevin:
I saw this the other day also...
We need to keep going in this direction!
Feb 25, 2010 01:45 AM
AllTrade Home Inspection - Lake Tapps, WA
Seattle WA - Tacoma WA Home Inspector
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist
I was unaware that someone killed the electric car. You wouldn't know it by driving around San Diego!
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Mar 03, 2010 04:32 AM
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL
Ken, I am sure that there are other technologies that have been bought by big companies and shelved. Status quo makes more money ~ for the time being...
Mar 11, 2010 01:48 AM
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital
Kevin, I missed this on 60-Minutes and really appreciate you for posting it on Active Rain. This guy is so impressive! Hope he's a whopping success!
Mar 11, 2010 06:56 AM
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
That was incredible! I want a few of them... are they selling them at Walmart yet? Seriously - this could be a really good thing and I'm glad to see that Google and EBay are on it already. Maybe there's hope for the future.
Mar 17, 2010 03:08 PM
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO
SelectAnn.com
Kevin,
Very interesting... I am going to do some more research as well as re-blog this.
Thank you for sharing,
Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO
Mar 18, 2010 03:10 AM
Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758
Thank you, Kevin. I missed 60 minutes last week so this is great info. Reblogging now.
Mar 22, 2010 06:02 PM
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant
Hi Kevin...Thanks for posting this 60 Minute story on the Bloom Box, Very interesting, lets get one to run our electric Cars
Apr 09, 2010 12:30 PM
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