Corvallis High named ‘eco-friendly’ school Jun 30, 2009
Corvallis High School officials say the school consumes less energy than other Oregon schools and hopes to consume even less by installing solar panels on the building s roof. Meanwhile, the Green club at Corvallis High encourages students to use carbon-neutral transportation by offering incentives to bike or walk to school. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Stimulus money slow to create jobs Jun 30, 2009
He said the credit might be spurring homeowners who were thinking of putting in solar panels or insulation to do so now, rather than put it off. He himself installed a new door, and his brother replaced most of his windows. (AZCentral -- News)
From laid off to entrepreneur Jun 30, 2009
Of the 420,000 customers JEA serves in Duval County and parts of Clay and St. Johns counties, only 28 homes and 16 businesses use photovoltaic solar panels, according to JEA spokeswoman Gerri Boyce. Since 2002, 531 solar water heaters have been installed. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Obamanomics Renders Economy Inefficient Jun 30, 2009
Still another is that almost all sources of energy have significant impacts on the environment: solar panels consume acres of space; wind machines are considered eye sores by those who can spot them; oil, natural gas and coal emit CO2, responsible for claims that the globe is warming; nuclear power generates long-lived and dangerous waste ... President Obama and greens favor the development of solar and wind power, but other environmentalists oppose dedicating substantial swathes of desert land... (CBS News)
Should renewable energy include nuclear? Jun 30, 2009
Germans can access interest-free loans to buy solar panels and get paid to feed renewable energy to the grid. The country has 300,000 green jobs, and is hoping to double its share of renewable energy power to 30 percent by 2020, four times more the UAE's target. (Christian Science Monitor)
Tax-incentive bill lures solar companies Jun 30, 2009
The company's local projects include the massive solar panels in the parking lot of Cox Communications on Deer Valley Road, which is near the Alpha sales office ... Across town in Tempe, Aide Solar of China runs a warehouse for solar panels that could expand into manufacturing because of the bill, said Raymond Wiley, the company's North American director. (AZCentral -- Business)
Rising industrial usage & rebound in investment put silver in demand Jun 30, 2009
Other sectors that are expected to see a rise in the use of the metal are food packaging and solar panels. The new-age addition to the industrial demand is expected from the rising use of radio frequency identification, or RFID, a tagging technology used in supply chain management that is expected to replace the bar code identification system in the coming years. (India Times)
Mars Rover Yielding New Clues While Lodged In Martian Soil Jun 29, 2009
In April and May, winds blew away most of the dust that had accumulated on Spirit's solar panels. "The exceptional amount of power available from cleaning of Spirit's solar arrays by the wind enables full use of all of the rover's science instruments," said Richard Moddis of the Johnson team. (Science Daily)
State to use stimulus funds for solar panels Jun 29, 2009
His office has been working for several months to identify sites for solar panels across Massachusetts ... At least one environmentalist lauded such a push, saying state leadership would make it easier for solar panels to become a mainstream energy source. (Boston Globe)
Beautifying buildings Jun 29, 2009
Yeang's designs use walls of plants, scallop-shaped sunshades, solar panels, advanced ventilation and the structure and of the building itself to collect water and catch cooling air currents. It enables the construction to function as a self-managing ecosystem with less need for external energy. (CNN -- International)
Adventurer interviewed for 'Talk of the Town' Jun 28, 2009
"Though his exploits are typically chronicled in such national outlets as the New York Times or ABC's "Good Morning America," Brawdy and his operations director, Ashley Bauer, explored Dowagiac Thursday.Bobbie Jo Hartline spotted his Green RV covered with solar panels and a wind turbine at Village Market in Decatur."It looked like a storm chaser vehicle from the movies," she said.She invited him to appear on her weekday radio program, "Talk of the Town," on WGTO 910 AM. Brawdy's segment airs... (Niles Star, MI)
What will carbon caps cost Florida? Jun 28, 2009
Advocates of "cap-and-trade" say the state could win big, given so much sun to feed solar panels and cropland for future biofuels. But opponents warn a federal plan to limit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases amounts to energy rationing and would decimate jobs in Florida and nationwide. (Florida Today)
$500,000 for Isles' project Jun 28, 2009
The project also includes plans for 8,000 roof-mounted solar panels and a litany of other energy-efficient design features. Smith said the federal Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for the fiscal year that begins July 1 now includes $500,000 for Mill One, which has been targeted because of its "environmentally friendly" design. (NJ.com -- Times)
Obama Implores Senate to Pass Climate Bill Jun 28, 2009
Gas-guzzling cars would give way to smaller, more efficient models and smokestacks would be replaced by windmills and solar panels. House Democratic leaders said the bill helped accomplish one of Obama's campaign promises and would make the U.S. a leader in international efforts to address climate change when negotiations take place in Copenhagen later this year. (Newsmax)
Not space junk yet: Mars rovers carry on despite age, ailments Jun 28, 2009
There have been high points, such as detecting the first definite evidence of liquid water, and low points, as when an enormous dust storm blotted out the sun for six weeks in the summer of 2007, coating the robots' solar panels and reducing their power supply. "It was touch and go every day," Callas said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
COLUMN: Applying existing technologies to store CO2 Jun 28, 2009
gringa wrote on Jun 24, 2009 2:44 PM:" And so what is your solution, fisherman52? I'll bet you live in a grass hut. Oh wait a minute, you'd be destroying one of the CO2 storage places. I'll bet you live in a log cabin deep in the woods; no, wait a minute ....Does your solution begin with solar, where we can fence off millions of acres for solar panels - which, by the way, also kills off another CO2 storage area? Or how about those giant wind turbine operations - but not in your back yard,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
More of this story» Jun 28, 2009
Brian Brawdy's nomadic 91-square-foot living space carries six solar panels ... His "Talk of the Town" segment with Bobbie Jo Hartline airs July 2 at 9:30 a.m. "The federal government says the average American home is two stories, three bedrooms. Given that square footage, the six solar panels and wind turbine I have would provide 25 percent of the average house's electrical needs every day. If you had four times (the number of solar panels), you could cover 100-percent of your electrical needs... (Dowagiac News, MI)
What you need to know about the US climate bill Jun 28, 2009
This bill will put smaller, more efficient cars on the road, swap smokestacks for windmills and solar panels, and transform the appliances you can buy for your home ... For instance, the country can build more wind and more solar panels, but currently it lacks the transmission lines to move the energy they generate to population centers. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
SOLAR INCENTIVES Spinning the meter backward Jun 28, 2009
Customers with solar panels are provided credits for the full retail value of the electricity they send back to the grid ... Karen C. asks: "I recently resigned from a company in which I have a 401(k) plan. Funds were deducted... Advertisers Advertising Services: Reader Services: Company Info: Be the first to share your thoughts on this story. Share your thoughts on this story. - be the first to share your thoughts on this question. - Sorry, comments are closed for this story. SOLAR INCENTIVES /... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Obama Urges Senate Action on Climate Measure Jun 28, 2009
Windmills and solar panels might replace smokestacks. The complex bill, would require the U.S. to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020 and by 83 percent by midcentury. (Time.com)
Denver's Secret Jun 28, 2009
With its solar panels and ultra-efficient systems, the building could generate as much electricity as it uses. These investments are helping the Denver region outperform the U.S. economy. (Slate)
Legislature must act to keep solar glowing Jun 28, 2009
The offsets - which owners of solar panels gleefully refer to as "spinning the meter backward" - could not exceed a customer's historic peak demand ... The end of net metering would deprive Californians of a economic incentive to install solar panels on their roofs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Solar Fest sheds light on green energy practices Jun 27, 2009
Fred Hopps gives a tour of the solar panels in Beverly's Greenergy Park, next to the High School, during the 5th annual Solar Fest on Saturday ... What: Photovoltaic arrays, commonly known as solar panels, on the hill next to Beverly High School on Sohier Road ... The new building will have solar panels on the roof. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
More of this story» Jun 27, 2009
Brian Brawdy's nomadic 91-square-foot living space carries six solar panels ... His "Talk of the Town" segment with Bobbie Jo Hartline airs July 2 at 9:30 a.m. "The federal government says the average American home is two stories, three bedrooms. Given that square footage, the six solar panels and wind turbine I have would provide 25 percent of the average house's electrical needs every day. If you had four times (the number of solar panels), you could cover 100-percent of your electrical needs... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Quiz tests knowledge about our government Jun 27, 2009
Phil wrote on Jun 22, 2009 9:33 AM:" A completely bogus column by Mr. Clayson this week... but let's look at the standard shell game he plays this week.Questions 1. The point of these questions is.....? Nothing of course, other than to try and say that rich liberals don't want others to become rich. A blatant lie of course, but Mr. Clayson (or el-Rushbo, or Sean, Glen, Fox News, etc.) never let telling the truth get in the way of trying to score political points.Question 3 - notice how rich... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Arlington smacks down energy competition Jun 26, 2009
Arlington resident Patti Muldoon said she and her husband installed solar panels on the roof and removed a king crimson maple that was shading it donating the tree to the town so the solar panels could soak up more energy. We cut our electric bill in half, said Muldoon. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
DPL agrees to limited rate increases Jun 26, 2009
Development of a renewable energy certificate program that would pay residential consumers a fee for customer-sited renewable energy, such as solar panels or wind turbines. E-mail mlehman@bizjournals. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Flexible Solar Strips Light Up Campus Bus Shelter Jun 26, 2009
(June 8, 2009) A transparent thin film barrier used to protect flat panel TVs from moisture could become the basis for flexible solar panels that would be installed on roofs like. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Mars rover may be stuck, but still doing science Jun 26, 2009
In April and May, winds blew away most of the dust that had accumulated on Spirit's solar panels, so power is not a problem. "The exceptional amount of power available from cleaning of Spirit's solar arrays by the wind enables full use of all of the rover's science instruments," said Richard Moddis, a rover team member from the Johnson Space Center. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Ship of plastic bottles to send eco-message Jun 26, 2009
Geodesic dome for housingThe crew will be housed in a geodesic dome, topped by solar panels, and will have such creature comforts as bunks, solar shower and compost toilet ... Power will come from 12-volt batteries charged by wind turbines and solar panels. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Hill Country homeowners are going for pure green Jun 26, 2009
The car port holds 18 solar panels and a closet that houses 32 batteries. The photovoltaic system is all that powers the house. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
COLUMN: Applying existing technologies to store CO2 Jun 25, 2009
gringa wrote on Jun 24, 2009 2:44 PM:" And so what is your solution, fisherman52? I'll bet you live in a grass hut. Oh wait a minute, you'd be destroying one of the CO2 storage places. I'll bet you live in a log cabin deep in the woods; no, wait a minute ....Does your solution begin with solar, where we can fence off millions of acres for solar panels - which, by the way, also kills off another CO2 storage area? Or how about those giant wind turbine operations - but not in your back yard,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Millions Inhaling Toxic Air, EPA Reports Jun 25, 2009
The materials used in solar panels are among the most toxic in the world, no land fills will accept used solar panels, and they don't last that long. The maintenance needed for the up keep of windmills will force the price of that form of energy far above what the current levels we all pay now. Even the price of all the transmission lines for the wind mills is far above the national budget, but, hey, they're still printing money, so there is no problem. (CBS News)
Sears Tower to get wind turbines, solar panels Jun 25, 2009
Wind turbines, solar panels and rooftop gardens planned. This architectural rendering released by Adrian Smith & Gordon Gill Architecture is a view of the 66th floor roof of the Sears Tower in Chicago with proposed solar panels, left, and wind turbines, right ... CHICAGO - Wind turbines, roof gardens and solar panels will join the pair of antennas atop the Sears Tower's staggered rooftops, said building officials who announced Wednesday that the skyscraper would undergo a $350 million green... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Sears Tower to Undergo $350M Green Remodel Jun 25, 2009
(CHICAGO) Wind turbines, roof gardens and solar panels will join the pair of antennas atop the Sears Tower s staggered rooftops, said building officials who announced Wednesday that the skyscraper would undergo a $350 million green renovation ... The green project includes the installation of solar panels on the tower s 90th floor roof to heat water used in the building. (Time.com)
Livingston campus goes green with solar panel installation Jun 25, 2009
In an effort to continue pushing toward a greener and more sustainable future, Livingston campus is undergoing a number of upgrades highlighted by the current installation process of more than seven acres of solar panels to help generate power and reduce emissions for the campus. We re fortunate to have 7,000 solar panels being installed [on Livingston], said Livingston campus Dean Lea Stewart ... This will be one of the largest arrays of solar panels for any university in the United States. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Japan's Stocks Rise a Second Day on U.S. Orders, Metal Prices; Canon Gains Jun 25, 2009
7 percent on a newspaper report it will build factories to make solar panels. Aozora Bank Ltd. and both soared 11 percent after confirming they are in talks to merge. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Obama Panel to Address Auto Workers' Troubles Jun 24, 2009
The panel is expected to be announced later Tuesday by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden during a visit to Perrysburg, Ohio, where one company is making state-of-the-art solar panels. However, it will be Obama who signs it into existence through an executive order. (SmartMoney)
USDA: funds available for energy projects Jun 24, 2009
Some energy efficient initiatives that would qualify include installing wind turbines and solar panels. Establishing anaerobic digesters and creating more energy-efficient agricultural production by upgrading windows, insulation, boilers and lighting also will qualify under the terms of the program. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Storm rains on solar sale tariff Jun 24, 2009
NSW has finally put a price on sunshine, with the State Government announcing householders with solar panels will receive payments from feeding electricity back into the energy grid. The announcement, which was delayed by five months and greeted with a blizzard of criticism from industry and environmental groups yesterday, is nonetheless expected to provide a modest boost to the number of people having solar panels installed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'Milking' Microscopic Algae Could Yield Massive Amounts Of Oil Jun 24, 2009
Ramachandra et al. Milking Diatoms for Sustainable Energy: Biochemical Engineering versus Gasoline-Secreting Diatom Solar Panels. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2009; 090609115002039 DOI. (Science Daily)
National parks eye smaller carbon footprints Jun 24, 2009
Ted S. Warren / APWorkers at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state install solar panels on the park's Emergency Operations Center ... One recent morning at Mount Rainier, workers climbed atop the park's emergency operations center and installed 48 solar panels to provide energy to the building ... Of $750 million for national parks, there's stimulus money for energy-efficient windows at Alabama's Russell Cave, wind turbines at Alaska's Gates of the Arctic and solar panels at Georgia's... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Air Force Lauds Results of Tactical Satellite-3 Jun 24, 2009
" The highlights of TacSat-3's inaugural month of flight in low Earth orbit at approximately 425 kilometers (264 miles) altitude are: - Within two hours after launch, the spacecraft's solar arrays initiated power to operate key components, and controllers operated the satellite. - Approximately 48 hours following liftoff, program officials verified the functionality of the primary payload, the Advanced Responsive Tactically-Effective Military Imaging Spectrometer, and sensor processing. - During... (DOD DefenseLINK)
U.S. President Obama has said he does not think a second economic stimulus package is needed yet even though the nation's economy continues to struggle.• Obama signs sweeping economic stimulus bill into law Jun 24, 2009
He will then take a tour of the museum's installation of solar panels, according to a White House press release. The president is underscoring investments the spending plan will make in the "green" energy-related jobs by signing the bill in Colorado, a state its governor Bill Ritter described on Tuesday as "the home of new energy economy," news reports say. (Xinhuanet, China)
Pinellas SmartBus on display Jun 24, 2009
A wide variety of tax credits are available for home improvements such as energy-efficient windows and doors, insulation, solar panels, PSTA said. Reader Comments. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Wants new council to help auto industry... Jun 24, 2009
Biden toured the northwestern Ohio headquarters of the Willard y Solar Group, which plans to begin large-scale production this year of solar panels. The area around Toledo has been hit hard by job losses in the auto industry and now is banking on more green factory jobs. (The Drudge Report)
Letters to the editor, June 18 edition Jun 24, 2009
Sue Howe Tuttle Drive Acton Support solar panels To the editor ... Because of current market conditions, the solar panels would be installed at no cost to the town, and the contract electricity rate would be lower than the rate the town currently pays. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Emerson has a 'Fireside' chat Jun 24, 2009
If he really wants to do something, spend more money on windmills and solar panels ... Use the 30k from the company to buy solar panels, purchase fuel efficient vehicles, turn diesel pickup trucks into vehicles that can run on vegetable oil, etc. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Suniva lands Fairburn project Jun 23, 2009
The solar panels will generate about 20kW of power, enough juice to light up about five homes. Atlanta-based Ambling Development Partners, LLC and United Renewable Energy, LLC will install nearly 100kW of solar PV, including the Arcadia at Parkway Village project underway, and the Woodbridge at Parkway Village project to be completed in 2010. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Suit puts Conservation Commission member in awkward position with Easton board on which she serves Jun 23, 2009
In winter, the trees block the sun from reaching the solar panels on their home, which was designed to be environmentally efficient. After the Conservation Commission denied their request, Don Bennett appealed to the state Department of Environmental Protection, which approved the tree-clearing last week. (Easton Journal, MA)
Going, going green Jun 23, 2009
A 00004000 nd looking ahead a few years, when they will need to replace the roof, the Griffiths wanted to know if their home was a good candidate for solar panels ... "We were going to wait to do the solar panels, to see where we might land," said Beth Griffith, 43, a project manager at Apple. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Loan pushes energy projects in Boulder Jun 23, 2009
Projects include installing such items as new furnaces, windows, insulation and rooftop solar panels. Solar-power projects account for about $2. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Eco-consultants help navigate green minefield Jun 23, 2009
But Bridwell found some help in the loosely defined but emerging field of eco-consultants who are filling a niche somewhere between energy assessors who might suggest adding solar panels and insulation and interior designers focused on aesthetics. "I'm not fanatical (about being green), but I was moving in here with almost nothing, and I figured this was the right time to do it," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Green job corps get to work Jun 23, 2009
They also spend an hour a day exercising, to be in optimal shape for hauling solar panels and other equipment. Before enrolling in the 12-week program, most of the students are required to finish a 16-week "boot camp," which covers everything from nutrition to CPR to how to read a blueprint. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Letters to the editor Jun 23, 2009
The clean-energy transformation will put Americans to work in clean energy jobs that can't be shipped overseas-installing solar panels, building wind turbines, making hybrid cars and plug-in hybrids and helping us save energy in our homes. Rep. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Green prefab homes Jun 23, 2009
Solar panels generate new energy. Many other U.S. companies build energy-efficient prefabricated single-family homes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Quiz tests knowledge about our government Jun 23, 2009
Phil wrote on Jun 22, 2009 9:33 AM:" A completely bogus column by Mr. Clayson this week... but let's look at the standard shell game he plays this week.Questions 1. The point of these questions is.....? Nothing of course, other than to try and say that rich liberals don't want others to become rich. A blatant lie of course, but Mr. Clayson (or el-Rushbo, or Sean, Glen, Fox News, etc.) never let telling the truth get in the way of trying to score political points.Question 3 - notice how rich... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Govt axes another renewable energy grant Jun 22, 2009
The decision comes two weeks after the government scrapped its $8,000 rebate for solar panels for grid-connected households. And it comes one week after a replacement rebate was thrown into limbo due to political wrangling over the government's renewable energy plans. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Design Showhome structure has green theme Jun 22, 2009
So Callan replaced all the windows with Marvin double-paned windows, installed solar panels, replaced the heating system with a high-efficiency one, used plumbing fixtures that met the terms of the program - low flow and dual flush - used Bayer Insulation, a nontoxic product that helps maintain the temperature and air quality in the house, and landscaped with drought-resistant plants ... "Green insulation is now the same price as nongreen insulation. And you can even rent solar panels to save... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hawaii paying nearly twice market rate for solar power Jun 22, 2009
Taxpayers are paying what could amount to a multimillion-dollar premium for power from recently installed solar panels on the roofs of state-owned buildings, including several airports ... While the solar panels may prove cost-effective over the life of the system, the state is paying a premium in the early years that might have been avoided, solar industry officials said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Town launches Lexington Energy Challenge Jun 21, 2009
The ECC is currently reviewing a proposal to expand the usage of solar panels in other suitable buildings as a way to reduce system-wide energy costs. How it is measured. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Opposition will pay back more for solar power Jun 21, 2009
Businesses want a version of the Opposition's plan to be extended to allow companies to be rewarded for covering supermarkets, corporate buildings and factories with solar panels ... NSW has a lower proportion of solar panels per person than any other state except Tasmania, which has less sunshine ... "The Government is clearly committed to reaching the right balance for NSW - one that provides a boost to the uptake in solar panels but also acknowledges that feed-in tariffs impact on everyone's... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Managing the Merc: Young owners take the reins of Polebridge store Jun 21, 2009
They're thinking of preserving the heritage, while bringing in solar panels. They're eyeing the old homestead hops, and thinking of microbrew. (Missoulian, MT)
Jon & Kate Splitting? Jun 20, 2009
Below, a sample of just some of the swag they've scored: - Free beds - Front-loader washing machines - New furniture - Free solar panels 00003649 for "Going Green" episode - Clothes from Gymboree and Gap - Mady & Cara birthday at American Girl Place (2 dolls and birthday package for 2 adults & 2 kids): $710 - Trip to Florida Key's for Jon's 30th birthday -Tickets to Dutch Wonderland amusement park: $309. 50 -1/2 an organic cow from Natural Acres Farm: $1,395. (CBS News)
Board OKs cutting hours at archives Jun 20, 2009
J.P. Hatch, who oversees the county office that issues building permits and inspects new construction, wants to open a store that will sell electric riding lawn mowers, solar panels and energy-efficient water heaters. Hatch said he will probably not handle daily operations at the store and plans to continue working for the county. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
