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New Sponsorship Agreement Includes “Energize the Community” Initiative Newark, N.J. – The New Jersey Devils and Pfister Energy have forged a new sponsorship agreement for the 2011-2012 season. The driving force behind this new partnership is a one of a kind community program focusing on children’s energy education to begin in Newark recreational centers starting in late November. “As a …

The advantages of solar energy are contributory factors that would seriously affect the way ahead for humankind. Irrespective of how you look at it carbon-based fuels will eventually run out and even in the event that they didn’t they’d become out of date if man ventures into outer space. You’ll notice that none of the “Mars Rover” type cars are …

First Solyndra, then Beacon Power Corp. Both alternative energy companies declared bankruptcy this year after receiving millions in federal job stimulus dollars. It’s just what the United States does not need right now, says nuclear scientist Michael T. Gamble, an alternative energy researcher and investment-banking analyst. The public backlash to ill-spent tax dollars could hurt a vital emerging industry – …

Wind mills will be the future energy generator. So it is actually really significant to obtain knowledge regarding their operations. Together with the operation it’s also significant to be aware of the method to build your own wind turbine. How you can build a wind turbine just isn’t as complicated as men and women feel it is actually. For those …

Good article today from our friends at MJ about the state of the solar power industry after all the hoopla regarding the Solyndra funding issue and other items that have dragged down national discussion of solar power development. Check it out and comment below with your thoughts. The past couple of months have been grim ones for anybody who favors …

We’ve all seen plenty of washing machines with the instantly recognizable Energy Star sticker, accompanied by a numerical rating of the efficiency of the appliance. There are also numerous machines being marketed as “green” appliances that will help you save energy and water but still clean your clothes. What makes a washing machine green? How does the Energy Star program, …

Some claim this is an old idea that is now being trotted out for profit. Maybe that is so but the bottom line is that this is how energy works these days. There has to be a monitizable channel before some new technology (or even old) gets promoted widely. Check it out and comment below with your thoughts. Investors have …

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Creating solar panels for your home is some thing that you can do. Why get pre-built kits that cost thousands of dollars when you can build one your self. You are able to just appear for a guide that may enable you to build long lasting solar panels at a fraction of the cost. You may not just get a …

SOLAR POWER INTERNATIONAL BREAKS NEW GROUND IN TEXAS Executives Come Together To Affirm Growth of Solar Industry Washington, D.C., – November 1, 2011 – Energy leaders from around the world descended upon Dallas, Texas for Solar Power International ’11, October 17 – 20. For the first time in its eight year history, SPI was staged outside California proving that the …

Despite great leaps in solar panel technology, the biggest obstacle hindering their widespread use is quite pedestrian: stubbornly high installation costs. While the cost of panels has dropped by half since 2007, total installation costs, which include panels, labor and additional equipment, declined just 20% over the same period. Charlie Korman, manager of Solar Energy programs at GE’s Global Research …

A business event has the potential to be a major source of carbon emission – namely due to travel and the amount of energy required for the venue/promotional materials. Over 60,000 tons of CO2 was emitted in 2009 from UK conferences and exhibitions alone. However, with some careful thought and planning, such emissions can be significantly cut. The following does …

There are numerous more positive aspects than negatives of solar panel technology. Solar energy Benefits are often reviewed in the news; the most important positive aspects can be that this is definitely an option to obtain power convenience on an individual basis possibly at your own rate. We wish the information below is going to be of good use for …

SunConnect Signs Agreement with Macy’s To Develop 1.063 Megawatt Roof-Mounted PV System At New Jersey Distribution Center We have been driving by big huge retail and shipping buildings for years knowing that they suck energy to keep them cool and to keep them warm in winter. Huge roofs that till now have not been load bearing enough to support solar. …

Does your business have a comprehensive energy plan? Implementing a plan can save energy and drastically reduce costs and emissions, while creating a culture that fosters continuous improvement in sustainability and building performance. High performance buildings operate efficiently and cost-effectively. Now is the right time to put your plan to work. Building technologies are rapidly improving while costs are declining. …

THE PRESENT & FUTURE OF SOLAR Julia Hamm, President and CEO of the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) took the audience 20 years into the future during today’s General Session with a visionary presentation about the role of solar energy within an electric utility in the year 2031. Hamm stressed the importance of collaboration between the solar industry and utilities …

Poll: Americans Believe U.S. Headed in Wrong Direction on Energy AUSTIN, Texas — A poll released today by The University of Texas at Austin found less than 14 percent of Americans think the country is headed in the right direction on energy. Of more than 3,400 consumers surveyed, 84 percent were worried about U.S. consumption of oil from foreign sources …

Projects provide district with 689 kW of clean, solar power Plymouth Meeting, PA (October 18, 2011) – Tangent Energy Solutions today announced that solar energy generation installations at three Colonial School District (CSD) schools have been fully tested and commissioned – enabling them to start providing power. The three schools are the sites for two separate solar energy projects; one …

PITTSBORO, NC – Miraverse Power and Light, Piedmont Biofuels, Southern Energy Management, and Piedmont Biofarm are pleased to announce their “Solar Double Cropping” project in Pittsboro, North Carolina. The endeavor consists of an elevated 92.16 kilowatt solar array that will generate electricity above the north field of Piedmont Biofarm, while sustainable produce is harvested at the ground level. The nine-foot …

This is an interesting post on ZD Net today about the electric car industry and the things the big car makers are doing (or not doing) to create a wider market for their electric cars. This week, seven of the auto manufacturers with a vested interest in the electric vehicle market got together to say that they will standardize around …