Harnessing solar energy using home solar power systems is an ideal way to cut your monthly power bills by over 80%, adding to that, you can also contribute to protect our environment. Solar energy is a renewable source of energy, and when converted, it releases no toxic emissions into our environment at all. Solar energy is free. Solar energy comes …

When you harness solar energy with home solar power systems, it can be a great way to reduce your monthly power bills by over 80%, and on top of that, you can contribute in protecting our environment. Solar energy is known to be a renewable energy source, and when you convert it, it does not produce any toxic emissions into …

When you harness solar energy with home solar power systems, it can be a great way to reduce your monthly power bills by over 80%, and on top of that, you can contribute in protecting our environment. Solar energy is a renewable source of energy, and when converted, it releases no toxic emissions into our environment at all. Solar energy …

When you harness solar energy with home solar power systems, it can be a great way to reduce your monthly power bills by over 80%, and on top of that, you can contribute in protecting our environment. Solar energy is known to be a renewable energy source, and when you convert it, it does not produce any toxic emissions into …

Energy efficiency programs save UC $21 million per year Improved light controls, such as those that are part of UC Davis’ Smart Lighting Program, are among ways UC campuses are improving energy efficiency in existing buildings. By Harry Mok UC has won national praise for its 50 LEED-certified facilities, the most of any U.S. university. Many are considered shining examples …

“It matters not to a driver what powers his vehicle when he presses down on the accelerator pedal.” Johnson added. “Any power system that provides adequate mobile power economically when that pedal is pressed will satisfy his needs. All of the new systems could replace fossil fuels as the prime energy source for our nation and even the world. We need to develop an entirely new and more efficient means of generating, transporting, storing and using energy that will generate profitable domestic business, good jobs and stop the hemorrhaging of billions of American dollars to nations that hate us.”

The 12,600-panel array will produce enough power to meet approximately 40% of the annual electricity needs at Depot Park, the former Sacramento Army Depot. The installation is one of the largest ground mounted-tracking solar projects in California and the only one located at a Superfund Site within a redeveloped military facility.

The Department of Energy, through the Loan Programs Office, has issued loan guarantees or offered conditional commitments for loan guarantees totaling over $18 billion to support 20 clean energy projects across 14 states.

The new stadium, which will replace 57-year-old Fouts Field, is designed by award-winning architects HKS Sports & Entertainment Group (www.hksinc.com), the firm that designed the new Dallas Cowboys stadium. The UNT System will be seeking LEED Gold or Platinum certification. If the project is awarded LEED Platinum, it will be the first of its type to achieve this rating in the country.

Mike Drabble asked: Though mankind has harnessed the wind for centuries to produce energy, interest in this method of power generation has recently intensified as a result of both increases in conventional energy costs and the debate over the extent of humanity’s responsibility for climate change. Policy-makers and generating companies are considering the extent to which wind power can serve …

For years, countries around the world have to depend on oil in order to operate their vehicles. With news that the oil fields in the middle east will soon be depleted which has driven the sale of oil prices, others are now thinking about the future and more are converting water to gas as an alternative solution. One product that …

A compiling of different influential factors in western society has thrown a new word into the regular verbiage of English speakers around the world. The word itself isn’t anything new in terms of speech or meaning but we’ve all been affected by its dramatic influence on society today. “Green” is the topic at hand; the simple color that has been …

John Addison Unplugs for a Test Drive It’s easy to slide behind the steering wheel of this Tesla Roadster because the top’s removed for this January day. I don’t mind. It’s 70 degrees here in Palm Springs, California. A perfect day for a test drive. Tesla gives me the ground rules for the drive – have fun. Yes, I can …

If you’ve been trying to cut expenses and have been frustrated by the prices set from the utility companies, you might want to think about the Tesla secret generator. This machine has been a government kept secret for almost a century, but is now being released to anybody who can follow directions and put together a few simple and readily …

A perfect storm of science, media fascination, and government has propelled a new word into the lexicon of English speakers around the globe. We all know it and we all have been affected by its implications regardless of how much we may actually know about the issue. That word is “green”; the color that’s been marketed to invoke feelings of …

According to this report released by the Solar Energy Industries Association last year was a record year for solar power installations in the US. One would think that after the Japanese nuclear power plant crisis that 2011 might become even bigger for solar power in this country. What do you think? Photovoltaic installations double over 2009; Largest concentrating solar power …

Comprised of more than 7,300 solar panels at 15 IUSD sites, the solar deployments are expected to generate more than 2.9 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity per year, and more than 51 million kWh over 20 years. IUSD will use all of the energy produced to offset their demand from the grid.

I am appalled at the state of the public discourse on oil and gasoline prices. Between the newspapers and the talking heads, there is an increasing cacophony that the government should do something, just about anything, to halt the increase in oil and gasoline prices. From the lefties:  Release stocks from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve!  Stop Big Oil from gouging …

It’s quite clear that the future of cars lies in hybrid vehicles. With gas prices constantly on the rise and a desire (some would say desperate need) to cut down on pollution and improve air quality, hybrid vehicles are definitely the way to go. Unfortunately, hybrid vehicles have not been completely perfected yet. Although there are some hybrid vehicles on …

A little different take on Green and alternative energy today as we host guest post from Sara dealing with eco-friendly eyewear. A nice shout out to Sara for contributing today. The reasons for individuals and companies alike to adopt mindful and environmentally friendly behaviors are compelling. Increasingly, businesses are joining the cause to promote best practices that support and protect …