Monday, January 8, 2007
Charlie Rose- Alternative Energy
Two points that Scott McNealy from Sun Microsystems "It's just good business. Energy does cost money. There is not a CEO in the world who does not know that. And it can't hurt to save energy."
LED Light Bulbs
LED Lights could reduce energy consumption by 29% by 2025. Read More here. With solar power added this has huge potential for developing countries
Standby: Using electricty for.... Well, for Nothing!
I have heard several reports recently about the UK cracking down on appliances that come with a standby mode. Millions of Pounds are lost each year by appliances that appear to be off, but because they are still in standby mode are using electricity. I can't even imagine how much energy is lost in the US. Read more about it here and here.
Addendum January 9, 2007- OK, I just want to be honest. After posting on this yesterday, I decided to go through my house last night and turn off any electrical items that had a standby mode or that I normally leave on at night even though they are not doing anything. My TV, DVD player and speakers for the TV all come with standby modes. I also turned off our main computer which I normally leave on for no good reason other than I'm lazy. I turned off two monitors, a printer, computer speakers, and an external hard-drive all of which have standby modes. We do get a more affordable rate on electricity at night, but that is still no reason to waste it. Also, I am not sure that we will notice a significant difference in our electric bills, but over the course of months and years I imagine this will make a difference.
Sunday, January 7, 2007
Google Preparing to Plant Solar Trees
These solar trees will not only provide shade for Google employees' cars, but will reduce energy consumption at Google headquarters by 30%. Wal-Mart is also planning on hopping on the solar train. Imagine what would happen if businesses, factories, Churches...well, anyone with a parking lot decided to use their financial savings to work alongside organizations like SELF (Solar Electricity in the Developing World) those in parts of the world with unreliable electrcity.
Water Fuel: Can cut metal or power a vehicle
You can read more here Do you think this is real or a scam? Leave your thoughts in the comment section.
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