Here’s a new feature that I’m introducing to Unplugged Living…Off-the-Grid Vacations…instead of just doing general articles on eco-travel though, I’m going to focus on actual resorts, hotels, etc that are completely energy self-sufficient. If any of you know of any cool places to vacation at or get away to for a weekend that are […]
Earlier this week in Austin, Texas, the US EPA, DOE and the Center for Resource Solutions presented their annual awards for Green Power Leadership. Among the winners, surprisingly to me, was the US Air Force, who it turns out is actually one of the largest purchasers and generators of renewable energy in the US.
The […]
A couple of quick and simple tricks for keeping your hot water hot and saving some energy while you’re at it is to insulate your hot water heater and your hot water pipes.
A water heater insulation blanket will reduce the amount of heat escaping from the tank, help keep the water in the tank hot […]
Today’s BBC News online is carrying the story of Donnachadh McCarthy, a resident of south London, who was the first in any of the London boroughs to receive approval to install a domestic wind turbine on his property.
Donnachadh’s first planning application was refused over objections from one of his neighbours who mistakenly thought the turbine […]
Italian train company, Trenitalia, has unveiled what’s it’s billing as Europe’s first solar-power-assisted train cars. The PVTRAIN project involves 10 prototype units that feature solar panels installed on the train car roofs.
The systems do not power the propulsion but they do provide energy for the train’s air conditioning, illumination and safety systems, freeing the […]
Jeff at sustainablog points out today’s Guardian in the UK which features an overview of the funding programs that are available to schools in Great Britian for the installation of renewable energy systems. In addition to the list of schemes available, the Guardian also provides a page detailing some of the schools that have […]
A couple of days ago I mentioned the Carnival of the Green, an upcoming blog carnival for us greenies being put together by City Hippy and TriplePundit.
Al of City Hippy has graciously accepted Unplugged Living’s request to host an edition, so Monday, January 16th, this’ll be the place to be for lots of eco goodness.
Be […]
Nothing to do with energy, but I came across a post at Treehugger today about this company that makes organic & vegan candy bars, and I love this company’s logo so much, I needed to post about it.
Tree Huggin Treats, a company based in Asheville, North Carolina, makes candy bars that are vegan, organic, wheat […]
I was perusing the news wires earlier today when I came across this gem of an article from New York’s Newsday.com. It seems that the Long Island Power Authority is in the planning process for an offshore wind farm in the Jones Beach region on the south shore of Long Island. Their plan […]
The folks behind the London-based City Hippy and San Francisco-based TriplePundit blogs have announced the beginnings of a Carnival of the Green, to feature various writers and hosts throughout the Green and Eco blogosphere.
If you’re not familiar with the concept of blog carnivals, these are events that take place with groups of blogs related in […]
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