No one likes to pay a large amount of money for electric bills. It would be nice if we could get some financial incentive to make our home greener. In fact, for those who are retrofitting or constructing a more energy efficient home, do take note that federal and state governments offer financial incentives. These [...]
26Jan10
LED Technology
As you’ll know from reading this blog (or if you happen to know me in person), I am a huge fan of emerging technologies. One technology that has emerged over the last decade or so is LED technology, as LED lights are considered to be much better for the environment than traditional lights. At Christmas [...]
2Oct09
Green Energy for Your Home
Who wouldn’t enjoy seeing their power bills going down. How about a power company that actually pays you. If you’re interested, check out the GreenPowerEasy.com website. Remember the date October 26th, 2009, as this is when the industry insiders, Peter and Jennifer Lowe, intend to offer 4 comprehensive guides through the site.
The EASY DIY Guide to [...]
8Sep09
LEED Study Resources
If you are currently pursing, or perhaps considering pursuing the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) designation, then you are likely interested in finding study help for the LEED exam online. I know that whenever I am prepping for an exam, it helps to take mock exams and extra classes, and when it comes [...]
4May09
Google Hires A Team Of Goats
I have to give props to Google today, as they go a little bit low tech in an effort to practice echo-friendly garden maintenance techniques. Google has decided to keep their gas powered mowers in the shop, and opt for the use of some goats in order to keep the grass on their Mountain View [...]
The California utilities company PG&E is drawing out plans to utilize solar energy from space to generate electricity as quickly as 2016. 10s of thousands of houses will benefit from the purchase of 200 megawatts of power from Solaren for a duration of 15 years. The California government has been approached by PG&E for approval [...]
One way to be a pioneer when it comes to solar power utilization is to create your own town that runs on the sun’s rays. This is what Syd Kitson of a place called Babcock Ranch is intending to do. Kitson, who previously played pro football in the NFL is working to achieve his green [...]
