Super Bowl XLII is going green this year and not just in the million dollar commercials at halftime. As part of its EarthWise Energy Program, Arizona’s Salt River Project (SRP) will use 100-percent renewable energy to power the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale along with the NFL Experience Football Theme Park, which is in […]
Continue ReadingIt’s not sexy, but reducing energy consumption is one of the greenest actions one can take. Many people would rather spend time in the hospital than be told to cut back, conserve, save and reduce. But, using devices such as CFLs or smart thermostats will help consumers save painlessly and take charge of their power […]
Continue ReadingBreak open the Champaign, because at the University of Illinois in Champaign green dormitories are being built. Under construction is the $23 million 262-bed residence hall that will feature geothermal energy to heat rooms and water. The U of I Presby Hall will not only feature state of the art plumbing but environmentally friendly paint […]
Continue ReadingThe Aquaduct Mobile Filtration Vehicle by Specialized Bicycles has won $5,000 in the Google Innovate or Die Competition. Pedal pushers will appreciate the ease of use of this vehicle. By pedal power alone a person can use this vehicle to transport and filter water for the whole family. Aquaduct Mobile Filtration Vehicle is designed particular for […]
Continue ReadingGreen collar jobs now come in two varieties, light green and dark green. For the past several years, green collar jobs have been blue collar jobs with a green slant. For instance, a working class green collar job may involve the installation of solar panels, planting of trees or mechanical maintenance on a wind turbine. […]
Continue ReadingThe Prius plug-in hybrid is a promising vehicle that Toyota has been touting. Toyota has decided to show off its Prius plug-in at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit to drum up excitement for the vehicle. In November, Toyota had given its Prius plug-in test cars to two University of California outlets […]
Continue ReadingSolFocus, from Mountain View, California now has a plain view in focus in Spain. SolFocus is constructing a 500 kw concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) system as part of the Spanish ISFOC (Spain’s Institute of Concentration Photovoltaic Systems) project. The Solfocus CPV systems uses lenses and mirrors to focus sunlight on solar cells making for a more […]
Continue ReadingA hydrogen fuel cell phone has been unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas by Motorola and Angstrom Power Incorporated. Angstrom’s Micro Hydrogen fuel cell was used inside a MOTOSLVR L7 cell phone to demonstrate that no modifications to the dimensions of the phone needed to be made. The micro hydrogen fuel […]
Continue ReadingThe Jeep Renegade Concept was just unveiled at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show transforming hybrid vehicles into a whole new species. Looking like something right out of the movie Transformers (except that they were GM products), the Jeep Renegade Concept is a two seat, environmentally-friendly vehicle that looks like a dune buggy on steroids or […]
Continue ReadingThe Dodge ZEO (Zero Emissions Operation) concept car has been unwrapped and unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Dodge ZEO is Chrysler’s paradigm shifting all-electric vehicle that can go 250 miles on a single charge. The Dodge ZEO is being billed as a 2+2 four door sports wagon that uses […]
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