Tag: solar energy

I go on occasional rants about the lunacy of the EPA’s rating electric cars (pure EVs that use no gas, e.g., the Nissan LEAF) on their gas mileage. Apparently, John Voelcker of GreenCarReports.com agrees: Idiocy…. So it’s come down to …

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Global renewable energy – and the clean energy race for technology, manufacturing, sales and implementation – may be one of the defining global economic issues of our century. Where does the U.S. stack up?  We know that other countries are …

[The Vector] Innovation, Growth and Competitiveness: China and the U.S. Read More »

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From “CLIMATE ACTION 2009” for the UN Conference in Copenhagen In this talk, Hermann Scheer debunks the myth of renewables being too expensive and explains why we must keep developing clean tech, describing how each affected industry can make the …

[The Vector] Hermann Scheer – Continued Read More »

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If you are looking for something totally new to get as a gift for Christmas then you need to look no further. As a matter of fact, this is one of those gifts that is for the man or woman …

From Guest Blogger Mark Ellis: Electric Bikes a Great Gift for Christmas Read More »

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The global solar world is mourning the October 14th death of Hermann Scheer.  Known as the grandfather of solar, Scheer was not only a pioneer but an active advocate of solar and renewable energy as well as a great thinker …

[The Vector] Words of Hermann Scheer Read More »

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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), which is under the Department of Energy, announced selection of nineteen national leaders for its 2010 Executive Energy Leadership Program. Now in its fourth year, the 5 month program gives executive decision-makers at local …

[The Vector] NREL Chooses 19 Leaders for Program Read More »

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Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G), the largest gas and electric utility in New Jersey, is converting an oil coal-gas manufacturing facility in Trenton into a 1.3 MW solar farm. It will provide enough energy to power about 207 residences. …

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Geothermal energy is a renewable, plentiful, clean and essentially limitless source of energy that can use a variety of applications. Geothermal is defined simply as heat from the earth. It tends to get less attention than wind, solar, and biofuels, …

[The Vector] Let's Talk Geothermal: Industry Stats and Jobs Read More »

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A renewable energy surge is happening in New Jersey, and it is focused on solar.  Con Edison Development (NYSE: ED) along with Panda Power Funds broke ground on a 20 MW solar electric generating station on October 20th, 2010. Located …

[The Vector] Largest Solar Farm in the US Northeast Breaks Ground Read More »

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Fifty-eight percent (58%) of U.S. voters think finding new sources of energy is more important than reducing current energy consumption. And sixty percent (60%) think investing in renewable energy sources like solar, wind and wave energy is a better long-term …

[The Vector] Two Polls Reveal Energy Leanings Read More »

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