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Category Archives: Green Energy
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The technology of electric and hybrid automobiles has dramatically improved their performance and reliability over the past decade, and ownership of clean energy vehicles has become a badge of honor among environmentally conscientious consumers. According to the latest statistics, 200,000 … Continue reading
Green Tips for Existing Buildings
By Craig A. Ruark You don’t need to build a new office building to become green. In fact, building a new building is quite counter-intuitive to the basic premises and mantra of being green, “Reuse, Reduce, Recycle.” The following are … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Energy, Green, Green Energy, Indoor Air Quality, Recycling, Sustainability
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Green Energy and its Cost
There have been of late, numerous articles and comments made about green energy, wind and solar in particular, and the viability of those energy sources to dominate the now prevalent natural gas and coal power generating plants. Much of the … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),, Environment, Ethics, Government Incentives, Green, Green Energy, Photo Voltaic, Price of Gas, Price of Oil, Solar Energy, Sustainability
Tagged Cost of electricity by source, Electricity generation, Energy development, Kilowatt hour, Sustainable energy, Wind power
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The Basics of oil pricing and the effect on the price of gas
There have been a lot of questions asked about why the President of the United States does not do something about the rising price of gasoline. It has also been speculated that by increasing the amount of oil drilling that … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Globalization, Green Energy, Price of Gas, Price of Oil, Solar Energy
Tagged clean energy, Gas Prices, Jobs, Oil Independence, Oil Jobs, Oil Prices
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Is solar energy a bad investment?
What would happen if nearly every home in America were equipped with solar panels to the point that they were nearly energy independent? That is the question that power companies around the country are asking themselves today, and having to … Continue reading
Green Energy Subsidies
There is a lot of talk about government subsidies and how bad they are for the country today. Check the history books, encyclopedias and the internet; If it were not for government subsidies we would not have the rail road, … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Green, Green Energy, Sustainability
Tagged Business, Energy, Photovoltaics, Renewable, Renewable energy, Subsidy, Technology
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Greening Your Home or Office Greening Your Home and Office
Whether you work at home or in an office away from home, you can find simple ways to save energy, resources, money and the planet all at the same time. Greener homes are in the spotlight these days, but what … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Green, Green Energy, Sustainability, Waste Minimization
Tagged Energy Star, lights, Office Depot, Recycling, Sierra Club
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Current RFPs and Funding Opportunities for Sustainable Projects
The opportunities posted here are provided for reference and inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement. Click on the title link for further information on submissions. Sustainability Research Networks Competition (SRN) National Science Foundation Funding: $36,000,000 Preliminary Proposal Due: December … Continue reading
Preparing for winter
As we move into the cooler weather it is time to think about staying warm without breaking the bank. Do you “rug up” in winter, rather than rely on artificial heating? Turn your heating thermostat down a couple of degrees … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Green, Green Energy, Sustainability
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Are Oil Companies Really Villains’?
It seems that everyone is mounting a battle against the oil companies in an all out effort to shut them down. I for one don’t think that we need to shut down oil companies but rather focus on how the … Continue reading
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