San Diego is California’s first territory to reach major solar milestone SAN DIEGO – June 29, 2016 – Today, San Diego beat larger metro areas including San Francisco and Los Angeles to become the first city in California to reach the solar cap in their utility’s region. Solar in San Diego has become a $1 billion a year industry and …
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Why You Can’t Always Trust Energy Efficiency Data
The energy efficiency industry is mad for data, especially anything that will give insight into what spurs consumers to save energy or buy green products. But unfortunately, not all data is good data and some leads the industry astray. Take for example the oft-cited surveys that consumers are willing to pay more for green energy. This led several utilities to …
Read More »The Rise of Solar’s Secondary Market
The solar industry has suffered recent blows as manufacturing plants have closed and capacity has been reduced. The European crisis and the trade war between China and EU have also added themselves to the changing market. Continually falling feed-in-tariffs (FITs) have also caused some conflict. Short-term market uncertainty has made some investors wary of solar, yet, long-term predictions for the …
Read More »Energy By Water – The Other Name is Convenience
So you have decided to get your own generator. This is a good decision. Since, electricity is getting increasingly expensive day by day, it’s better to find a solution that is cheap and affordable; a generator that is powerful enough to power your entire house. There are many options to select from, windmills, solar panels or hydro power. But which …
Read More »The Growth Of Solar Power In Our World – Part 3
Part 3 of our discussion with Michael Gorton, CEO of Principal Solar. Part two is here, part one here We continue our discussion about mass market solar energy development with Michael Gorton. Today we are talking about the impact that wide spread solar development can have on jobs and growth of our economy. Kevin: If you could, before we close …
Read More »Giving Away Money – a Tough Sell
A Case for Energy Efficiency Rebate Program by Katia Lundy, Sr. Marketing Specialist, Member of the Con Edison Green Team If you think it’s hard trying to get a loan from a bank or selling real estate in this economy, try “selling” money. Well, not actually selling money but giving generous rebates and incentives for energy efficiency projects. The sales …
Read More »Bathroom Water Waste – Identifying Leaks
Bathrooms are notorious for water consumption within the home. According to Earth Easy, a massive 75% of all indoor water use happens in the bathroom and the toilet is responsible for a quarter of that. In order to practice water conservation, regular plumbing maintenance and a modern bathroom suite is essential. If you prevent climate change by reducing your water …
Read More »Japan’s Crisis Hurts Sales of Hybrid Cars and EVs
The people of Japan are courageously moving forward after the devastation of a 9.0 earthquake, a tsunami that ripped apart buildings and roads, and a nuclear crisis that now threatens their food and water. The Japanese economy depends in no small measure on the success of its automotive industry and its complex eco-system of component suppliers and service providers. Just …
Read More »Tesla Roadster Test Drive – Smooth and Stealth
John Addison Unplugs for a Test Drive It’s easy to slide behind the steering wheel of this Tesla Roadster because the top’s removed for this January day. I don’t mind. It’s 70 degrees here in Palm Springs, California. A perfect day for a test drive. Tesla gives me the ground rules for the drive – have fun. Yes, I can …
Read More »Car Engine – Hybrid Car Enzine
Margaret Atwood asked: The hybrid car engine holds the recipe to its being an environment-friendly vehicle. They are a combination of a swap gossip engine and an stimulating motor to facilitate assists a car as it accelerates, slows down and even what time it stops. Throughout all these basic trial, the hybrid car engine show business a major role so …
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