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Archive for the ‘Living the Dream’ Category

March 24th, 2007

GE, Looking Further Into Solar Energy

A solar energy research program is already part of the whole deal at General Electric Company which is more known as GE. However, because of an $8.1 million grant given by the US Department of Energy, the company would delving even deeper into this kind of research. The grant is part of the Solar America […]

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March 23rd, 2007

Supporting Solar Power

If you think that solar power is not getting the attention that it rightfully deserves, then you should think again. You see, the Bush administration is actually offering some sort of support so as to actually develop this renewable source of energy.
What the Bush administration is going to do is it will award grants to […]

By Noel -- 2 comments

March 20th, 2007

Healy Heights Folks Save Dollars, Thanks To Solar Power

How did solar power help out these folks from Healy Heights?
It came in the form of a partnership between NeighborImpact and Cascade Sun Works. They put in solar water heaters in eight of the apartments that you can find in Healy Heights.
“We can get the energy from the sun for free for that which we […]

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March 14th, 2007

Residents Bond To Get Solar Power

How do you get discounts for those home solar systems?
You bond and purchase as a group.
And that is what Portola Valley residents as well as Mountain View residents did. Of course, there had to be someone to lead the pack and for Mountain View, it was Bruce Karney and his wife Twana.
What they did is […]

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March 5th, 2007

PG&E Opts For Electric Autos Powered By The Wind

I certainly have not heard much about vehicles and automobiles that are electrically operated and would be getting its power from the wind. Although I have heard of wind being used as a source of clean and renewable energy, such an automotive invention has yet to come across my knowledge.
However, it does look like the […]

By Noel -- 2 comments

February 28th, 2007

Disposing Old Flourescent Bulbs

Flourescent bulbs have been the top and popular choice for the past years. The thing is, such a type of light bulb actually last longer and they also do assist the home owner in saving energy and money.
However, there is one thing we did not quite know about flourescent bulbs. Tammy Trublood of a store […]

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February 27th, 2007

UK Tire Recycling And Reprocessing Plant Soon To Open

One important facility is going to open in the South Wales, United Kingdom soon enough. This one is going to be owned by Credential Environment group and they have already invested two million Euros for this one.
The facility is a recycling and cryogenic reprocessing plant for discarded and old tires. With the construction almost completed […]

By Noel -- 4 comments

February 21st, 2007

Bay Area Gets New Solar Panels

After reading this piece of interesting news, you may want to start heading over to the Bay Area and live there. You see, Lennar Corp., one of the trusted home builders, has decided to start on a project that would include having solar power panels and systems as part of the new homes that they […]

By Noel -- 1 comment

February 15th, 2007

Less Trash With Solar Trash Bin

The Cape Cod Community College has its very own big and huge green monster and anybody who sees this monster is surely going to find a big smile plastered on their face. After all, who would not love to see a trash bin that not only collects trash but also compacts garbage with the aid […]

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February 9th, 2007

A Hydrogen Fueling Station In Your Own Home

Yes, soon, it can be possible to have your own hydrogen fueling station build right in your own home. However, at present, such a project is still under development in Australia. But it does look promising through with the hydrogen fueling station designed to make use of solar energy as its source of power.
Experts have […]

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