Friday, April 30, 2010

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

"Extreme Makeover" Needs an EE Makeover

They might be getting it finally. How about "Extreme Energy Efficiency Makeover" (?!)

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Night Vision Discovery

The face of night vision will never be the same. Can't wait for my pair!

"It could be very useful in detecting heat loss from homes to reduce energy consumption, and for military applications as well."

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010

Building a Green Economy - NYT

"policy makers should give the same weight to future generations’ welfare as we give to those now living" - big bang view

Building a Green Economy

The South and Energy Efficiency

"for every dollar the South invests in energy efficiency, it will receive an average of $2.25 in benefits over the next 20 years in jobs, economic growth, and lower bills"

"the energy companies that dominate it are not participants in a competitive market"

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Labeling of Homes

"the Energy Performance Score coincides with the U.S. Department of Energy’s upcoming deadline for establishing a voluntary national rating standard that may allow lenders to provide preferred financing options for energy-efficient homes"

New Solar Plants in 4 States

Who are the lucky states?

Friday, April 2, 2010

Retrofit: Dual-Flush Conversion

Installed this on a toilet at the Global Green USA office this afternoon. Just a little work and immediately start saving water.

Geoengineering

6 Ways We're Already Geoengineering Earth

Thursday, April 1, 2010