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Ghostbusters! Saving Electricity by Fighting Vampire Power

EnergyRefuge.comPublished on Date January 27th, 2012 by EnergyRefuge.com
Posted in Category Efficiency, Gadgets
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These days we are surrounded by gadgets that require an increasing supply of electricity. Therefore finding ways to charge them with as little energy as possible and avoiding energy waste are steps we can take decrease our energy consumption and carbon emissions. Continue reading… » 



California ‘Clean Car’ Rules Mandate Boost in Electric Vehicle Sales

Yale Environment 360Published on Date January 27th, 2012 by Yale Environment 360
Posted in Category Electric Vehicles, North America
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California regulators are expected to pass new rules today requiring that 15 percent of all new cars sold by 2025 be powered by electricity, hydrogen, or other reduced-emission sources.

The new rules proposed by the California Air Resources Board would also require a 75-percent Continue reading… » 



Going Solar in Vermont is about to Become Profitable

Solar CalfinderPublished on Date January 27th, 2012 by Solar Calfinder
Posted in Category North America, Solar
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In Vermont’s state legislature, a bill is under consideration that will help owners of residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems put more green into their pockets.

It’s not a rebate or an incentive program to reduce installation costs, but a change to net-metering policies–a change that can reap substantial savings Continue reading… » 



Why Cleantech Investors Should Get Ready for eDiscovery

CleanTechies Guest AuthorPublished on Date January 27th, 2012 by CleanTechies Guest Author
Posted in Category Legal, North America
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How the long arm of the law could reach cleantech investors when their portfolio companies become embroiled in green patent litigation

This blog’s readers are well aware of the critical role private-sector funding, Continue reading… » 



Much Light, Little Heat Efficiency

Elisa WoodPublished on Date January 27th, 2012 by Elisa Wood
Posted in Category Efficiency, North America
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Energy efficiency in the US is much light and little heat – literally. Government policy pays a great deal of attention to saving electricity, but focuses little on the thermal energy we waste.

“Policy is electricity-centric in the US. Unless you are making kilowatts, the most efficient investments are Continue reading… » 



Look at The Big Picture for Big Energy Savings

3BL MediaPublished on Date January 26th, 2012 by 3BL Media
Posted in Category Building, Efficiency, Videos
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Balancing the big picture with the details can be tricky. However, finding this balance can be very powerful when addressing a building’s energy needs and energy costs.

One way of achieving good balance is to take an integrated approach that looks at the synergistic Continue reading… » 



Niagara Hydropower Project Reaches New Milestone

EnergyRefuge.comPublished on Date January 26th, 2012 by EnergyRefuge.com
Posted in Category North America, Water Power
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The Niagara Tunnel Project in Ontario, Canada has reached a significant milestone with half of the tunnel now fully lined with concrete.

When it is finished, the smooth concrete lining will ensure the efficient and uninterrupted flow of Niagara River water through this 10.2 km tunnel to the Sir Continue reading… » 



California’s Top Ten Solar Cities

The Vote Solar InitiativePublished on Date January 26th, 2012 by The Vote Solar Initiative
Posted in Category North America, Solar
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This week our friends at Environment California released a new report ranking California cities by the amount of solar they’ve installed. The good news?

“From Fresno to San Francisco and Clovis to Culver City, solar power is becoming a mainstream technology throughout California,” said Michelle Continue reading… » 



Toyota Production System (TPS) & $1/Watt PV System Challenge

Helge BiernathPublished on Date January 26th, 2012 by Helge Biernath
Posted in Category North America, Solar
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$1/Watt PV System – BoS /Installation Challenges for Ground Mounted Systems

The $1/watt White Paper from the U.S. Department of Energy was a great start to kickoff discussions and movements towards the goal of making solar power competitive without any incentives. To achieve this goal, the cost of an installed PV system would break down into the following components: Continue reading… » 



Uncovering New Industries for Water Efficiency

CleanTechies Guest AuthorPublished on Date January 26th, 2012 by CleanTechies Guest Author
Posted in Category Middle East, Water Resources
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Israel has earned a leadership status in the international water arena, but to stay at the forefront innovation must keep pushing forward. A joint project by Israel NewTech, the Neaman Institute and the Israeli Export Institute has been launched in order to map out the needs for new water technology innovations in the largest industries in the world. The preliminary results Continue reading… » 



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