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Category: Energy Conservation
Hogwarts School (aka Gloucester Cathedral in UK) Goes Solar
Originally published on EdenKeeper.org Formally blessed and sanctified, 150 solar panels forming a 38 kW array have been pressed into religious service at the iconic Gloucester Cathedral in Gloucestershire, England. … [Read full article]
Panasonic & Schneider Electric Partner On Wireless Building Management
With just one interface, a building management system designed in a Panasonic/ Schneider Electric collaboration has the potential to deliver real-time data to reduce energy consumption and drive savings.
Brooklyn’s Largest Church is Going Solar
Originally published on EdenKeeper.org Founded in 1979, the Christian Cultural Center (CCC) is the largest church in Brooklyn. With over 37,000 members in its congregation, the CCC is the largest … [Read full article]
Greening the Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca
Originally published on EdenKeeper.org The Hajj season of 2016 is underway in Saudi Arabia and the world’s attention is finely tuned to the environmental impacts of four million pilgrims converging … [Read full article]
Genuine & Buoyant EV Enthusiast Community
Originally published on CleanTechnica. The most genuine and buoyant EV enthusiast I’ve met (outside of a CleanTechnica person) pulled up next to me recently at an EV charger late one night … [Read full article]
Use Of Energy Efficiency Programs Lowers Cost Of Clean Power Plan Compliance, According To Recent Studies
Energy efficiency programs are generally the lowest-cost strategy for remaining in compliance with Clean Power Plan requirements — that’s the primary finding of a number of recent studies on the … [Read full article]
DOE To Provide Over $9 Million In Funding For Indian & Alaska Native Community Clean Energy And Energy Efficiency Projects
In a boost for clean energy, the US Department of Energy will provide funding for 24 American Indian and Alaska Native communities to deploy clean energy and energy efficiency projects. In today’s … [Read full article]
Renault-Nissan Video On Record-Breaking EV Shuttles For COP21
Originally published on EV Obsession. In Paris, Renault-Nissan Alliance is providing official transport for the United Nation’s COP21. It is the largest fleet of electric vehicles for an international conference, with 200 … [Read full article]
In Spain, Solar Energy Storage is Worse Than Nuclear Spillage
Storing solar energy in a battery in Spain is more criminal than spilling radioactive waste. That’s the implied message written between the lines of a recently drafted law poised for … [Read full article]
What Causes Global Warming?
Droughts, lengthy hot spells, heavy downpours, floods, and other extreme weather events are occurring more frequently and intensely every year. Around the world, research teams are analyzing these trends, noting … [Read full article]
German Inventor Upgrades Solar Storage Technology
Originally published on SolarLove.org Unhappy with any of the available methods of solar storage, a German inventor and engineer has put his favorite pastime of tinkering to good use. While … [Read full article]
IKEA Sustainability Brings Largest Solar Rooftop In Kansas
Reinforcing its long-term commitment to sustainability and confidence in solar technology, IKEA officially plugged-in the largest rooftop solar array in Kansas. The huge solar array will support the recently opened … [Read full article]
Online Collaboration Technologies in Service of Global Good
Collaboration is a process during which individuals work together to achieve a certain goal. Online collaboration software connects people, encourages and establishes relations between employees, and creates trust between customers … [Read full article]
Celebrate Earth Day: 6 Ideas to Help Save the Planet
With more than one billion people around the earth celebrating Earth Day this week, you might be looking for something new to do to show your interest in saving the … [Read full article]
Si2 Pilots Do Yoga Inside Solar Plane
While flying around the world in a solar plane, Si2 Pilot Andre Borschberg relates, “Though the cockpit is not big enough, I still do yoga and meditation to keep fit, … [Read full article]
Bosch Building DC Microgrid at Honda Plant in California
With a proposed award from the California Energy Commission, Robert Bosch LLC plans to demonstrate the effectiveness of its renewable-based microgrid platform. The project aims to highlight the benefits and … [Read full article]
Texas Going Big on Solar: 10GW by 2029
(Originally published on SolarLove.org) Secure, clean, and affordable energy is driving the U. S. economy toward a more prosperous future. Solar and wind power generation are making significant contributions to … [Read full article]
This Organization Trains Students To Provide Free Energy Audits for Small Businesses
Originally published on Ecopreneurist. One way for small businesses to green up their operations can be through choosing a renewable energy source, whether it’s a rooftop solar installation or the … [Read full article]
Google Launches Free EV Shuttle Service in Mountain View, CA
Four new 100% electric community shuttle buses have hit the road in the beautiful Silicon Valley city of Mountain View, California. The four electric shuttles are free to the public, thanks … [Read full article]
Solar Gets The Glory, But Your Boiler Is Important Too!
I love writing about the coolest cleantech solutions on the planet — solar panels, wind turbines, learning thermostats, LEDs, and electric cars. However, there are a lot of improvements you … [Read full article]
Durban Group Holds Bonn UN Climate Talks
In Bonn, Germany, the last round of formal negotiations before December’s key climate convention in Lima, Peru, is under way. From October 20 to 25, national governments of the worldwide … [Read full article]
A Look At The Smart Home: What’s Already Here, And What’s Slated To Come?
By Amanda Macken With Apple getting into the smart home game, many people are curious what our homes will look like in years to come. Implementing technology into our homes … [Read full article]
President Announces Solar Deployment and Energy Efficiency Actions Today
By now, many of us have heard that the President spent a little time this morning at a Wal-Mart store in in Mountain View, California, near San Jose. Solar deployment … [Read full article]
Off-Grid Living (Infographic)
A colleague recently sent along a great infographic on off-grid living. Check it out below. However, first here are a few stories on off-grid living that we’ve published over the … [Read full article]
Groundbreaking Begins on Apple’s Environmentally-Friendly Campus
As one of the most influential tech companies in the world, Apple tends to lead by example. When it comes to sustainability, the Cupertino-based tech giant hasn’t always had a … [Read full article]
Secondary Environmental Benefits of LED Lights Being Investigated
As the cost of production of LED lights continue to decrease, so does the sale price and the reasons for individuals and companies to avoid using them. It is becoming more … [Read full article]
Heat Genius is a Smart Control System for Radiators
Making our heating and cooling systems smarter can make a big dent in not only our utility costs, but also the amount of resources it takes to keep us comfortable. … [Read full article]
Cree Hits LED Target The DOE Projected Wouldn't Occur Until 2020
Cree is one of a handful of early LED companies that is leading us into super-efficient lighting faster than any projected would be possible. In fact, Cree may very well … [Read full article]
Nest Learning Thermostat Gets Attention On Ellen (Funny Ellen Clip)
Originally published on CleanTechnica. Update: I’ve actually been informed that Honeywell has a much nicer page for its Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat with Voice Control – a first in the smart thermostat … [Read full article]
4 Green Gifts That Will Keep Green In Your Pocket
You often have to invest money (or time, which is money) in order to make money. Some investments are smaller and have quicker payoffs, while some investments are larger and … [Read full article]
How Clean Is Your Electricity? Ask The EPA
If you’ve ever wondered about the composition of the electricity delivered to your home (most of us have no clue), there’s one quick and easy way to find out. The … [Read full article]
Online Shopping In Australia — It's More Eco-friendly
When we think of “green” or “eco-friendly,” we probably think of things like bikes, solar panels, electric cars, intelligent thermostats, organic food, pinwheels (oh wait, not pinwheels, unfortunately), and so … [Read full article]
5 Interesting Green Energy Events Coming Soon
The topic of green energy has become a serious one in even the most mainstream conversations. It has become increasingly clear over the years that an alternate form of green, … [Read full article]
Time To Go LED
This article was sponsored by SuperBrigthLEDs.com. Thanks, LED leaders! We all agree that our leaders need to get together and come up with actionable legislation that will curb global warming. … [Read full article]
$2,900,000,000,000 In Annual Savings… If Businesses Simply Cut Waste! (VIDEO)
Did you know that McKinsey & Co. has estimated that the world could save $2.9 trillion annually just by eliminating wasted energy? The following video explains how… and so much … [Read full article]
The Easy Guide To Sustainable Living In 2013
Editor’s Note: This post has been sponsored by Ausenco. Sustainable living should be a gradual process, as completely changing one’s lifestyle overnight is a little far-fetched. However, by gradually making … [Read full article]
10 Companies With Eco-Conscious Production Processes
A lot of companies out there claim to “going green.” Take the different manufacturers of hybrid automobiles, for instance. Sure, the cars use less fossil fuels than conventional automobiles. However, they … [Read full article]
Smart Technology: The Key To A More Energy-Efficient Life
When it comes to how we live, work, and play, Smart Technology is changing every aspect of our lives. And the best part is that we’re not only living better … [Read full article]
Green Inventions That Could Change The Way We Live
In 2013, we’re all aware of the environmental dangers that the planet is currently facing. The trouble, however, is that not enough is currently being done about it. Thankfully, there … [Read full article]
Solar Cooling Panels Could Cut Air Conditioning Use Considerably
Editor’s Note: Thought solar panels were just useful for creating electricity or heat for hot water? Apparently not. Stanford researchers have found a way to create “solar cooling panels” or … [Read full article]
Dr. James Hansen Retires From 46-Year Career At NASA'a Goddard Institute Of Space Studies
Dr. James E. Hansen has announced his retirement as head of NASA’s Goddard Institute of Space Studies, where he began his career in 1967. He plans to engage more actively in … [Read full article]
Chasing Ice — “Insanely, Ridiculously Beautiful” Cavings, Cliffs, & Mountains Of Ice & Life
“I am going out on this broken fin, and I assume it won’t collapse” — so says James Balog as he slides over to the edge of an endless cliff … [Read full article]
EU Must Go Beyond Carbon Pricing — For Economy, Climate, EU
WWF has released a briefing paper on post-2020 renewable energy targets. The EU has had some of the most aggressive renewable energy and energy efficiency policies and programs for over … [Read full article]
Intelligent LED Light Bulbs
“There are two kinds of light – the glow that illumines, and the glare that obscures” – James Thurber With all due respect to the proverb, there is only one … [Read full article]
The Secret Ways Your Business is Damaging the Environment
How can your organisation lower its environmental impact? Business owners can no longer escape the need to ensure that their companies fulfill their environmental commitments. From high-profile, multi-national brands to … [Read full article]
Stop Destroying The Planet – It’s Where I Keep All My Stuff
6 decisions that will make your life greener You. Yes, you. You’re ignorantly and selfishly wrecking the world with your excessive consumption. Cut it out. Ok, maybe that’s a … [Read full article]
How To Run An Eco-Friendly (& Money-Friendly) Home
With the current economic climate, it is important that you try to save money in every way you can. As a homeowner, there are many different steps you can take … [Read full article]
