It’s crazy to think we’re now cruising through the new year. It’s also sad to think about the tragedy that hit Haiti. As the world continues to turn, we’ll keep…
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Solar All Through The Night
Posted in January 31st, 2010
“Solar thermal power with storage will soon be cheaper than new coal-fired power stations according to US Department of Energy projections.” This bit of info from an Australian site called “Beyond Zero Emissions.org.” This is an organization of over 200 groups of Aussies who believe in getting to the point of using 100% renewable energy by 2020.
They have a radio show, discussion groups, political campaigns, etc. in an effort to bring about a severe reduction in the use of energy resources such as coal.
Here’s a link to their article informing fellow Aussies about the use of solar thermal power or “Baseload”as they’re calling it. By using molten salt storage to create steam to run a turbine which provides energy during the night as well as the day. Many people are still not aware that this technology exists. They only hear about solar panels on residential rooftops and fear cloudy days make solar power weak and undependable as an energy source.
Solar Power All Through The Night.
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Green from the Inside Out returns!
Posted in January 31st, 2010
After a holiday break, Green from the Inside Out (formerly Green from the Ground Up) returned for two January events: one at the historic Arsenal in Central Park, and another at the 14th Street Y. Residential building owners, managers, board members, and tenants learned about rooftop solar power, recycling, energy efficiency, white roofs, and green retrofit financing options from experts including Christina Salvi of the Office of Recycling Outreach & Education, Larsen Plano of the Community Environmental Center, Bruce Dale and Richard Conley from the Community Preservation Corporation, and Solar One’s very own Chris Neidl and Max Joel. Attendees also got the chance to get technical with vendors of green products and services, and to connect with local environmental groups. Afterward, many of the more than one hundred individuals who attended said they were ready to push for green action in their buildings. A Manhattan building owner set the goal of “greening my property within the next two years” and a coop board member promised to “create a ‘green’ coop letter to better inform our co-shareholders!”
The next Green from the Inside Out will be held February 27 at the Interpretive Center at Clay Pit Ponds Park Preserve in Staten Island. More information is available here.
Below: NYSERDA Energy $mart Communities Coordinator Max Joel discusses ways to save energy in apartment buildings.
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Want Solar to Succeed? Stop Funding Fossil Fuels
Posted in January 29th, 2010
More than 90% of people surveyed want to see a pollution-free energy source flourish in America. Just about every politician, red and blue alike, at least ostensibly support solar power and other renewable resources. Even oil and gas companies are pushing green agendas and some, like BP, have become solar industry leaders. Yet [...]
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Real Change, Not Real Speeches
Posted in January 28th, 2010
This week, I watched President Obama speak in his clear, resounding, inspiring voice about clean energy and climate change during the State of the Union address. In that moment, I admit to feeling passion stir deep within me and tingles of inspiration buzz beneath my skin. Such is the rare [...]
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