Un-Analytics: How Google Went Solar

by Dan Auld Google loves talking about world before analytics — when web owners knew almost nothing about their sites. Nothing useful, anyway. That all changed when a new technology came along that allowed web owners to monitor their sites as much as they wanted. Any time they wanted. Web sites suddenly became a business proposition, not just an enthusiasm …

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Energy Department Loan Guarantee Would Support Large-Scale Rooftop Solar Power for U.S. Military Housing

Nation’s Largest Residential Solar Project Could Fund Hundreds of Jobs, Many for U.S. Veterans Washington D.C. – U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the offer of a conditional commitment for a partial guarantee of a $344 million loan that will support the SolarStrong Project, which is expected to be a record expansion of residential rooftop solar power in the …

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The Increasingly Urgent Need for Solar Energy

–Philip J Reed, on behalf of Westwood College We all know it’s coming: the environmental event horizon. That is to say, the point of no return. Treat the planet badly enough and, eventually, it will no longer be able to recover. How close are we? Closer than we think, probably, and we can’t keep dragging our feet in the hope …

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Creative Ways to Stay Cool During a Heat Wave

The recent nationwide heat wave has put additional strain on emergency healthcare services, who have seen a rise in patients treated for heat-related issues. The electric grids of several major cities are stressed by an increase in air conditioning use, as people try to stay cool. Citizens of the City of Roses have turned to Portland contractorsto alleviate their heat-related …

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Federal Money For Solar

Department of Energy Awards More Than $145 Million for Advanced Solar Technologies DOE SunShot Initiative Accelerates Development of Cost-Competitive Solar Technologies WASHINGTON, D.C. – Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced more than $145 million for projects to help shape the next generation of solar energy technologies and ensure that the United States remains a leader in this global market. Sixty-nine …

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Biofuels Make a Comeback Despite Tough Economy

Washington, D.C. – Global production of biofuels increased 17 percent in 2010 to reach an all-time high of 105 billion liters, up from 90 billion liters in 2009. High oil prices, a global economic rebound, and new laws and mandates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, and the United States, among other countries, are all factors behind the surge in production, …

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Alternative Power Sources: Magnets 4 Energy Reviews

There are many people today who have the same problem when it comes to electricity and that’s the high rising cost of the prices of power today. Some have even decided that learning how to economize is one way of beating inflation like turning on the TV and unplugging it instead of leaving it on “standby” mode or maybe, ironing …

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Despite Methane Emissions Upstream, Natural Gas Is Cleaner than Coal on a Life-Cycle Basis

New study concludes that natural gas offers greenhouse gas advantages over coal despite higher EPA estimates of methane emissions from natural gas systems. Washington, D.C.-Over its full cycle of production, distribution, and use, natural gas emits just over half as many greenhouse gas emissions as coal does for equivalent energy output, according to a new study from the Worldwatch Institute …

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The Process Of Solar Installation

If you are thinking of joining the numerous Americans who’ve switched to solar power to power their houses or companies, you may have questions about the process of solar installation. Following all, this is really a main alteration you’re preparing to create to your property (which is 1 reason you would like to create sure your solar installation business is …

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Positive Results Of Solar Installation

Whilst you will find a lot of individuals nowadays generating the switch to solar energy for their houses and businesses, some may wonder if the hassle of having a solar installation is actually worth the effort. Why not when the installation can price a fortune and comes with the headache of having to do a main alteration to your home, …

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How A Solar Installation Can Make Your Life Better

While there are a great deal of people nowadays generating the switch to solar energy for their houses and companies, some might wonder if the hassle of having a solar installation is really worth the effort. Why not when the installation can cost a fortune and comes with the headache of having to do a major alteration to your home, …

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SPG Solar Selected as One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Inc. Magazine names SPG Solar to the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 List NEW YORK and NOVATO, CA—August 23, 2011— Inc. magazine today added SPG Solar to its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The comprehensive list represents the most important segment of America’s economy—independent entrepreneurs. SPG Solar joins online retailer ideeli, who tops this …

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How A Solar Installation Can Make Your Life Much Better

Whilst there are a great deal of individuals nowadays generating the switch to solar power for their houses and companies, some may wonder if the hassle of having a solar installation is really worth the effort. After all, it does need some expense (let alone the headache of generating a major alteration to your property), and 1 may question whether …

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