Two Teams Tie to Win New Affordability Contest at U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 WASHINGTON, DC – In a tangible sign that the cost of clean energy home upgrades has come down, two teams – Parsons NS Stevens and Purdue – tied for first place today in the Affordability Contest during the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon …
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University Teams to Showcase Affordable, Energy Efficient Living in U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011
Global Competition Begins at National Mall’s West Potomac Park WASHINGTON, DC – Collegiate teams featuring over 4,000 students from around the world have descended on the National Mall’s West Potomac Park to showcase the highly energy efficient solar-powered houses they created for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. Today’s opening ceremony kicks off the biennial competition that challenges …
Read More »Solar Energy Flap Misses Point On Energy Subsidies
By Mark Cooper – 09/21/11 07:05 PM ET The combination of the debt-ceiling debate and the recent bankruptcy of a solar firm with a $535 million loan guarantee is certain to give energy subsidies a leading part in the Washington budget drama this fall. If, however, the goal is good energy policy — not just deficit reduction — the fact …
Read More »Energy Efficiency And Solyndra
By Elisa Wood September 21, 2011 Not so long ago the green energy movement celebrated because President Obama used words like ‘renewable energy’ and ‘climate change’ in his inaugural speech. It was a first for a US president. Now comes the downside of being a political darling. Opponents of green energy – or rather opponents of its proponents – are …
Read More »Global Photovoltaic Module Shipments to Reach 30GW in 2015, According to IDC Energy Insights
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., September 8, 2011 – Global solar photovoltaic (PV) module shipments are forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% from 2010 to 2015 according to IDC Energy Insights’ Worldwide Quarterly Photovoltaic Module Tracker. With expectations of significant growth in Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) and the United States, PV module shipments will reach 30GW in 2015 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »The Solar Installation Process
If you are contemplating on creating the switch to solar power, then you’re probably questioning about the solar installation process. After all, this is really a major alteration you’re preparing to create to your property (which is 1 reason you would like to create certain your solar installation business is really a quality 1). Some particular aspects might be differ …
Read More »The Procedure Of Solar Installation
If you’re thinking of joining the numerous Americans who have switched to solar energy to power their houses or companies, you might have questions about the process of solar installation. That’s only natural considering that this will need major alteration to your property and this is also the reason why you need to select a qualified solar installation business. Whilst …
Read More »Positive Effects Of Solar Installation
Regardless of the increasing number of households which are shifting to solar power, there are still those that have apprehensions on whether or not solar installation is worth all the hassle or not. Why not when the installation can price a fortune and comes with the headache of having to do a major alteration to your house, and it is …
Read More »The Solar Installation Procedure
If you’re contemplating on creating the switch to solar power, then you are most likely wondering about the solar installation process. That’s only natural thinking about that this may need main alteration to your property and this is also the reason why you need to select a qualified solar installation business. While specifics might appear different from business to business, …
Read More »Turn off the Lights
Turn on the Savings with Con Edison’s Energy Savings Programs. by Courtney C. Capshaw, Lockheed Martin Member of the Con Edison Green Team Did you know lighting consumes up to 40% of a commercial facility’s electricity? The heat output from lights also impacts cooling loads. The following four options can help reduce lighting costs. Turn Off the Lights This sounds …
Read More »How Can Solar Technology Benefit You
The sun’s rays generates massive amounts of energy which are transmitted down to the earth’s surface. Whenever the sun’s light reach the earth’s surface the intensity of the heat directly from the sun’s rays is not as hot because some of the heat happens to be rerouted before it reaches the earth’s atmosphere. When the direct sun light is hot …
Read More »So How Exactly Does A Solar Panel Generate Electricity
The sun generates enormous amounts of heat that are transmitted down to the earth’s surface. When the sun’s rays reach the earth’s surface the intensity of the heat directly from the sun’s rays is not as hot basically because some of the heat happens to be rerouted right before it actually reaches the earth’s atmosphere. When the direct sun light …
Read More »Just How Can A Solar Panel Help You
The sun’s light gives off immense amounts of heat which are transmitted down to the earth’s surface. The moment the sun’s light reach the earth’s surface the concentration of the heat directly coming from the sun’s rays isn’t as hot since some of the heat is really rerouted right before it actually gets to the earth’s atmosphere. When the sunlight …
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