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Government takes time to work, and does not always work towards what is best for the people it governs. We expect Congress to pass legislation to make companies function more efficiently and steer our...
View ArticleSuper Bowl XLIV: Who will it be…Blue, Gold or GREEN?
In each industry, sustainability grows a little every year and professional football is no exception. This year’s Super Bowl is the Greenest so far and this is how they’re making it happen. NetEtra...
View ArticleHow exercise can keep the lights on
This morning, as thousands of runners lined up for the Austin Marathon and Half-Marathon, I couldn’t help but think of how much human power each athlete generated as he or she covered 26.2 or 13.1...
View ArticleSolar must abide to TNSTAAFL
Using solar radiation for energy / electricity generation is certainly a great idea. In terms of solving current CO2 production (if current concerns prove true), eliminating environmentally...
View ArticleEnergy Efficiency at Home
21.4% of the U.S.’ energy consumption comes from residential uses. U.S. household electricity consumption in 2001 shows the breakdown of electricity use at home by type and appliance. With the...
View ArticleWhat is Masdar City?
I was able to volunteer at the Cleantech Forum 2010 in late February. There I became familiar with Masdar, the lead sponsor. Masdar is located in the heart of the global oil and gas industry, Abu...
View ArticleTexas Trade Up Appliance Rebate Program
On Wednesday, the Texas Trade Up Appliance Rebate Program will begin to dole out $23 million in rebates for the purchase of energy efficient appliances. Texans can upgrade their old, energy-wasting...
View ArticleThe UK’s “Green Deal”
Why is it so hard for new energy and efficiency technologies to penetrate the domestic home market? Solar panels are perhaps the best example of an easy-to-use, cheap, and effective technology that...
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