Solar Powered Boat
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U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar Approves First Offshore Wind Farm Off Cape Cod, Massachusetts
The first U.S. offshore wind farm, five miles off the Massachusetts coast, was approved on Wednesday. There was opposition from local Indian tribes and the Kennedy family. The project will consist of 130 wind turbines that will produce 420 megawatts of electricity by 2012. Siemens AG of Germany will provide the turbines.
Green New Year’s Resolutions
Here are some Green New Year’s Resolutions. If you think of others please add them to the comments. Use Compact Fluorescent or LED lights. When purchasing a new car, be aware of fuel efficiency and alternative energy. Consider solar energy for part of you electrical needs. In areas with high utility bills, government incentives and [...]
Siemens Shoreside Green Energy Electric Power Supply Reduces Emissions
Sept 11, 2008 - Siemens AG [NYSE: SI] will be installing a shoreside electric power supply in Lübeck, Germany, that will make it possible for ships berthed in port to draw power from the local grid, rather than producing it themselves with onboard diesel generators. Compared to the use of marine diesel fuel, this will [...]
Living Without Power After Hurricanes Including Hurricane Ike
With Hurricane Ike approaching it is time to prepare for the fact that you may loose electical power. South Florida including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and the Keys will likely be affected and may some of those communities may feel the full effect of the storm. The most common affect is loss of [...]
