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There is so much talk of green and clean energy these days, most people have at least thought about how they can use solar in their lives. The problem is that with a tough economy and bleak job market, most people feel like they just don't have the money to invest in solar. Well, here are 5 cheap and easy ways to start using solar power that won't break the bank! Feel free to tack on your own ideas using the comment feature at the end. Affordable grid tie kits are great for do-it-yourself homeownersThanks to rapid advancements in...

For the past decade the popularity and efficiency of solar energy has been growing rapidly worldwide. Most people have seen solar panels going up on houses and businesses in their community. This usually takes form as an array of large silver rectangular panels spread out across the roof or other free standing structure such as a parking cover, or sometimes directly into the car itself. Vanity almost always takes second to functionality. A few companies such as SunPower have created all black solar panels but this doesn't change the clunky look of the panels themselves. Fortunately, recent breakthroughs in thin...

Solar attic fans are one of those ideas that just make sense, they are simple, effective, inexpensive and they work exactly when you need them; when the sun is shining and it's hot outside!I've been down in Texas visiting friends and family for the past month, taking in the different types of architecture here in San Antonio. I've been noticing the large pointed roofs on many of the houses, a feature designed to keep heat away from the ground floor. I've noticed the trees strategically positioned to shade windows and all of the white trucks parked out front... The ceramic...

Recently I visited San Antonio Texas where half the population lives on farms and ranches outside city limits. People raise cattle and other livestock which requires good fencing, to keep the animals from wandering off. In addition to barbed wire, electric fences and chicken wire people build stronger metal fences near the entryway and driveway leading up to their houses. This is a popular ritual, even people who don't have animals usually have a gate across their driveways to provide security and privacy. Anyone who's visited a ranch knows about these long metal swinging gates. They work pretty well (unless...

By Taj Arndell, Introduction This report looks at high-temperature solar thermal (HTST) technology, with the four main designs being considered: parabolic dish, parabolic trough, power tower, and linear Fresnel. First, a description of HTST technology is provided, and the commercialisation of HTST technology is examined. HTST technology is then evaluated from social, environmental and economic perspectives, with consideration given to both positive and negative issues. The economic evaluation includes a comparison with coal power technology. Finally, the limitations of HTST technology are outlined, and barriers to implementation in Australia are discussed. From the information presented, it can be seen...

Coulomb Technologies today announced the first networked charging stations for electric vehicles are now available in Canada. The ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations, available for consumer and fleet use, are now installed at the headquarters of Rapid Electric Vehicles (REV) in Vancouver.  Additionally, Charge Northwest, Coulomb's Pacific Northwest distributor has signed REV as an official reseller in British Columbia of ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations. Below is the press release.   For more information, please contact Anne Smith, public relations 408-313-8089. COULOMB TECHNOLOGIES EXPANDS INTO CANADA WITH FIRST ELECTRIC VEHICLE NETWORKED CHARGING STATIONS Coulomb Distributor Charge Northwest Signs BC-Based Rapid Electric Vehicles as First...

Renewable Energy-Related Legislation and Loan programs in Oregon According to Oregon's Business Energy Tax Credit (BETC), any project using qualifying facilities can get an offset up to 35 percent of the cost the facilities against Oregon income and corporation excise taxes. And qualifying renewable energy resources and facilities including high efficiency combined heat and power facilities can avail a tax credit up to 50 percent of the eligible cost. The eligible renewable energy resources must be completed on or before January 1, 2007. The tax credit is also available for home owners who install renewable energy facilities in their home....

ELK HORN, IOWA INSTALLS COULOMB TECHNOLOGIES CHARGING STATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES Four charging stations will be the first between Denver and Chicago CAMPBELL, Calif., November 11, 2009 Coulomb Technologies the leader in networked electric vehicle charging stations today announced that Elk Horn, Iowa is the latest city to install Coulomb's ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations.   Iron Eagle Technologies, along with the Danish Windmill, AmericInn Motels, the Elk Horn Service Station and Coulomb's distributor Carbon Day Automotive have joined efforts to promote renewable energy products, energy conservation and carbon output reduction with the installation of four publicly available Electric Vehicle (EV)...

Sequoia Solar Brings Coulomb electric vehicle Charging StationS to San Diego First San Diego North County Charging Station to Open to Public Nov. 11 AN DIEGO, Calif. November 6, 2009 - Sequoia Solar a leading San Diego company in the design, installation, and maintenance of turnkey, grid-connected, solar solutions today announced they will unveil their first networked solar-powered electric vehicle charging station. Powered by a combination of the sun and ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations, Sequoia plans to extend the ChargePoint® Network and their solar technologies throughout San Diego County. Sequoia Solar will unveil the charging station at Sequoia Solar, 343 South...

Renewable Energy-Related Legislation and Loan programs in Illinois To provide healthier environment, reduce operating cost and to conserve energy and resources the City of Chicago initiated Green Permit Program for building design, construction and renovation. This Green Permit Program is monitored and administered by the Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB). The department is responsible to provide the owners and developers of the building with incentive to build greener buildings. The permit process timeline is totally streamlined for projects which promise to maximize indoor air quality and conserve energy and resources. The permit can be achieved through this Green Permit...