Archive for the 'GEOTHERMAL' Category

Japanese Tsunami: What Are the Effects on Green Energy?

Mar 14, 2011 – First, we want to extend our condolences to the families who have lost loved ones from the natural tragedy that has struck Japan and to the whole nation. Now that you have had a few days over the weekend to digest the news from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, what are [...]

Sustainable Buildings from NASA’s Research and International Space Station

NASA is building a sustainable building on earth. NASA’s research for living in space or on other planets is useful for sustainable living. Water recycling is technology used on the space station can be used in building on earth. The effective us of natural light, geothermal cooling and photovoltaic panels  are among the features of [...]

Ads Continued: Who Is Publishing This Ad?

Nov 15, 2010 – “IT’S TIME OIL COMPANIES GET BEHIND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY.”  Yes, that’s what this full page New York Times ad says.  It goes on, “WE AGREE.”  And its signed by Thomas Gideon, Executive Vice President , Timberlands, Weyerhaeuser Company, and Desmond King, President, Chevron Technology Ventures, Chevron.  And you thought [...]

Voters Repudiate President Obama and Democrats; What About Green Energy?

Nov 2, 2010 – It seems that voters across most of the United States are sending the Republicans back to Washington in control of the House, but the Democrats may keep control of the Senate. What are the results in your district?  How will these results affect green energy, solar power, wind power, hybrid cars, [...]

USA Election Results for Congress, Senate, Governor

Nov 2, 2010 – Whom did you vote for today?  How will your vote help the green energy movement?  Are any new congressmen, congresswomen or Senator in your district proponents of wind energy, solar energy, cap and trade, natural gas, shale oil, etc? Please leave your comments here.

President Obama and Midterm Election Effects on Green Energy

Nov 1, 2010 – President Obama has been a proponent of green energy initiatives.  Tomorrow is the  midterm election.  What do you think will be the outcome and its effects on alternative energy initiatives (hybrids, solar, wind, geothermal, cap and trade) going forward?  Please leave your comments here.

New Geothermal Facility in Oregon

Nov 1, 2010 – Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. (TSX.V: NGP, OTC Bulletin Board: NGLPF) and Ormat Nevada Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ormat Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ORA) announced that they have signed a letter agreement under which they have agreed to jointly develop, construct, own and operate one or more geothermal power plants at the [...]

Unexpected Large Proponent of Green Energy: United States Military

Oct 6, 2010 – Did you think it was Al Gore?  Did you know that the United States Navy pioneered previous advances in energy usage?  The Navy led the way with the switch from sail power to coal power in the 19th century, and from coal to oil in the 20th century, and from oil [...]

Wanted Green Energy Writers & Bloggers

Does global warming concern you?  Is the environment your passion?  Have a zeal for Green life? Want to discuss, comment, learn, rant about these and more? Blog/ Write on a site that helps you take your opinion to the world and make your voice heard.  Let your opinion make a difference in the world.  Share [...]

Greenbrier Homes – A New Sustainable Green Community

Greenbrier Homes in Montville, Connecticut, not to be confused with the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, is a green housing develpment. The homes have near net zero energy use and include passive cooling and solar. The design, materials and systems are integrated to provide comfort, air quality efficiency and performance * Natural [...]

Global Clean Energy Forum, Lisbon, Portugal, Sept 30-Oct 1, 2010

July 27, 2010 – Join energy business leaders, government policymakers, financiers, NGOs and global thought leaders at the Global Clean Energy Forum in Lisbon, Portugal, September 30 – October 1, 2010.  This meeting is convened by the International Herald Tribune and Diario Economico.  Get details and  register at http://www.IHTCleanEnergy.com.  Please leave your comments here if [...]

Alternative Energy Expo Power Mix in Los Angeles August 15, 2010

Power Mix Alternative Energy Expo takes place on Sunday, August 15 from 3:00pm – 7:00pm at Margo Studios 1354 Margo St Los Angeles 90015 $10 pre-register and $15 day at the door Power Mix  is  a cutting edge alternative energy expo with a gathering of alternative energy industry leaders, movers and shakers, decision makers, investors, [...]

UNI-SOLAR® Photovoltaics to be Integrated on Roof of First Net-Zero Elementary School in the USA; Project is Largest PV System in Kentucky

July 14, 2010 – United Solar, a leading global manufacturer of building-integrated and rooftop photovoltaics under its UNI-SOLAR® brand- and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices (Nasdaq:ENER)- announced its UNI-SOLAR photovoltaic rooftop products will be utilized on a unique, first-ever new school construction project in Kentucky. Morton Solar & Wind, LLC has been awarded [...]

Global Sustainable Bioenergy (GSB) Convention in Minneapolis, MN September 14-16, 2010

September 14-16, 2010 Marquette Hotel, Minneapolis, MN Hosted by the Institute on the Environment, University of Minnesota The University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment, with significant funding support from the Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment (IREE), is pleased to host the fifth of five continental conventions of the Global Sustainable Bioenergy (GSB) [...]

“Greening of Our Economy: Clean Energy Careers” Webinar, June 24, 2010: 7:30-8:30 pm Eastern

“The Greening of Our Economy: Clean Energy Careers” Webinar and Discussion Thursday, June 24, 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Eastern Time Many of you have already registered but for those of you who haven’t, there is still time to sign up for the upcoming informative, online interactive discussion on careers in clean energy and sustainability.  Across every [...]