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How Automation Can Fuel Energy Savings

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Despite public concern about automation and its role in the workforce, its benefits have been well documented. Along with lower operating costs, more efficient output, and greater worker safety, it can also improve energy efficiency. Automation has proven to be a great asset to world threats like climate change and diminishing resources. At the very least, automated machines distribute energy …

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Are Big Oil and Automakers trying to kill Tesla?

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This podcast video presents very compelling argument that Tesla is the best car in the world and that the big oil and automakers are trying to get it killed through stock shorting. Hmm we have seen this before. Seems to be coming around again as the reality of a superior electric car is upon us and Tesla competitors like GM, …

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Improved transmission needed to reap benefits of renewable energy

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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Clean power commitments have increased at the county and city levels, with 11 counties and 104 cities nationwide pledging to 100 percent clean energy goals at the end of 2018. As more renewable energy is developed across the nation, regulators and policymakers must prepare for the changing electric power landscape, according to a white paper released today by the Center …

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How Tiny Houses Help You Live More Sustainably

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As the world inches closer to an overall population of 8 billion, the issue of sustainability is becoming even more relevant. CNN reports that overpopulation contributes to numerous environmental and social problems, including resource depletion, pollution, and malnutrition. Creative solutions are needed to help combat the effects of overpopulation before it’s too late.    For instance, where will we house …

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Porsche Impact program turns CO2 footprint into support for environmental projects

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Porsche customers can now combine their driving thrills with a neutral carbon footprint. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) has launched Porsche Impact, an online tool that links individual CO2 emissions to specific climate projects. The program is available to U.S. customers after PCNA earlier this year enrolled its own Porsche Experience Center cars and its Porsche Passport subscription fleet. …

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Sustainable Housing Options for the Eco-Conscious

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It’s always easier to talk about environmentally conscious pursuits than it is to actually put them into action. The subject remains easy to discuss about as studies and research continue to provide a stream of evidence and create a greater sense of general awareness on the issues. However, when it comes to implementing those very same concepts into our daily …

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Current Trends in Sustainability

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The field of sustainability is always evolving and becoming more relevant. As the threat of climate change leaves its mark in increasingly alarming ways, sustainability is more important than ever. So what are some of the current trends in sustainability here in the United States? Minimalism is on the rise, prompting people to live by the motto “less is more” …

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How to Ensure New Technologies Are Sustainable

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As our natural resources continue to dwindle and the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, individuals and businesses alike are beginning to focus on sustainability in greater numbers. By reducing emissions, diverting waste from landfills, and harnessing new, sustainable forms of technology, we may be able to better ensure humanity’s survival into the future. But the concept of sustainability …

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Exploring Eco-Conscious Home & Office Upgrades

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Today, a lot of homeowners and management companies are prioritizing eco-consciousness. In addition to helping the environment, it can also mean big savings on energy bills. Most importantly, eco-conscious building materials and upgrades are healthier for anyone who is going to spend a lot of time indoors. Green building practices also benefit the community by reducing pollution and preserving precious …

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Let’s talk about 14 fun facts about car removal and recycling today!

Keeping a junk vehicle in the backyard does nothing more than damaging the aesthetic value of your property. As unfortunate it is, scrapped vehicles are nothing but a physical and mental burden. They occupy a considerable portion of our backyard, and just stays there useless. It’s quite impractical to store your car for a long time in such a state. …

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AARP Strongly Opposes Nuclear Bailout Bill

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Unfair legislation forces all Ohio utility customers to pay $300 million increase for failing business Today, AARP State Director Barbara A. Sykes announced AARP’s opposition to House Bill 6 that would saddle all Ohioans with a new, unfair and unnecessary annual $300 million nuclear bailout tax. Based on the legislation, one company, First Energy, stands to receive the majority of …

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Recent Updates on Technology & CSR

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As the world around us becomes more interconnected and millennials begin to flex their economic muscles through where they choose to spend their money, priorities for businesses are changing. While Corporate Social Responsibility has great benefits to the world at large, when it comes down to it, engaging in a good CSR strategy is above all else just good business. …

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How to Be More Energy Efficient in Your Spring Cleaning

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Spring cleaning has numerous health benefits. Along with removing dust, dirt, and bacteria that has accumulated over the winter months, a clean interior can help improve your mental health, while offering the chance to make your home or business more energy efficient, saving you money while improving the health of the planet.   According to a recent Shelton Group Utility …

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BYD’s next generation battery electric yard tractor combines performance, comfort, reliability

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Long Beach, Calif. (4/16/19) – The BYD (Build Your Dreams) next generation 8Y battery electric yard tractor makes its world premiere at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, showcasing a design that combines performance, reliability, improved driver comfort and operability, along with zero tailpipe emissions and quiet operation. The ACT Expo (https://www.actexpo.com/) runs from April 23-26 at …

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Why You Should Support Breweries That Use Alternative Energy

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Americans sure do love to drink beer. The U.S. beer market reached $111.4 billion in sales in 2017, and regional facilities and craft breweries alike produced 25 million barrels during the same year. These impressive figures are leading more breweries to make the move toward sustainability in an effort to offset energy production costs and reduce their overall environmental impact. …

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4 Ways Local Solar Projects Can Benefit Cities

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by Lacey Shaver – March 26, 2019 When a city decides to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, headlines follow. But the work has only just begun. Cities have many options for generating and purchasing renewable electricity, each of which comes with distinct benefits and challenges. Large, off-site projects tend to offer scale and help make a measurable difference towards locally-defined renewable energy …

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The Importance of Choosing The Right Color Spectrum for Growing Your Plants

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Picture by jalexartis Photography is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0, https://www.flickr.com/photos/fayncbikerjaa/13215803525/   LED grow lights offer so many options when it comes to individual care of each crop. Considering the needs and the development stage of a certain plant, adjusting the adequate light color spectrum can do wonders. Keep on reading to learn more about how to grow plants with …

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BUSINESS, CIVIC LEADERS URGE LADWP TO STEP UP LOCAL SOLAR GOALS TO FILL GAP FROM PHASED OUT POWER PLANTS

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Clean Energy Champions Call for Immediate, Permanent Expansion of Nation’s Largest Urban Rooftop Solar Project LOS ANGELES (April 2, 2019) – A broad coalition of business, environmental and civic leaders today called on the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to increase and accelerate its goals for generating local renewable energy, urging the utility to immediately expand a successful …

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Conservation and the Art of Using Less on a Large Scale

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Our current administration has promised to remove environmental regulations from big business in order to boost the American economy. This may sound beneficial for major corporations, but the long-lasting effects on the environment are irreversible. These legislative changes are accelerating climate change and will have more drastic effects if environmental regulations are not reinstated. The United States has yet to …

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Do Bifacial PV panels offer a sound ROI?

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The need for cost-efficient renewable energy resources means the number of solar photovoltaic (PV) plants continues to increase as does investment in PV technology for improved performance. One new technology in this area is bifacial PV, which is set to gain credence and be more widely used in projects for the future. Most large-scale PV installations use monofacial panels. This means …

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