Archive for the 'GREEN ENERGY EMPLOYMENT' Category

Increasing Demand For Solar Power Expected

Asia Solar Stocks Surge on Strong Demand Hopes Asian solar stocks on Thursday echoed a rally by their U.S. peers, with some surging as much as 20 percent on signs that prices for solar energy components are stabilizing. Most solar stocks retreated by more than 60 percent last year as prices for panels that convert [...]

MiaGreen Expo and Conference – Miami Beach Convention Center

The MiaGreen Expo & Conference takes place January 26 and 27 , 2012, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida. This is the green convention of the Americas.   The MiaGreen Expo & Conference is the only event in the United States providing access to the ever-growing, non-stoppable green, renewable and sustainable markets [...]

Siemens Wins Order for Offshore Wind Park in Germany

Dec 15, 2011 – Siemens Energy has received another large order to build an offshore wind power plant in Germany. For the Amrumbank West project in the North Sea, the company is supplying 80 wind turbines, each with an output of 3.6 megawatts (MW) and 120 meter diameter rotor. The customer is Amrumbank West GmbH, [...]

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Durban, South Africa Concludes

Dec 12, 2011 – The international United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Durban concluded after generating mostly hot air!  The expression we hear many times with the politicians with regard to fixing the economy is that they are kicking the can down the road.  The 1997 Kyoto Protocol is being extended for several [...]

Journal of Light Construction Guide to Energy Efficiency Available

The JLC Guide to Energy Efficiency will show you how to use the right techniques and the best products to make every home you build more comfortable, durable, and energy-smart. This hands-on book explains the myths and solves the mysteries about energy and moisture in the home. How to build airtight shells and detect hidden [...]

United Solar Installs Solar Power System for Boeing Assembly Plant

Dec 7, 2011 – United Solar, the global manufacturer of UNI-SOLAR® lightweight, flexible solar modules and a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) (Nasdaq:ENER) announced today that Baker Renewable Energy has completed the installation of a 2.6 megawatt (MW) system containing its photovoltaic laminates on the roof of Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner [...]

Do You Need Qualified Green Energy Employees?

Dec 1, 2011 – Do you need qualified green energy employees.  They are reading this blog and similar  blogs and websites around the world.  Post your available jobs by clicking through on the posting to the right.  It is only $10 for 30 days of posting.  Please note that your posting will be seen on [...]

Green Energy Jobs Available

Dec 1, 2011 – Check out the green energy jobs posted to the right of this post.  Once you click through you will be able to search for many more.  Get a job that you really believe in and that you will enjoy.

Cleaner Power in California Will Not be Cheap

Dec 1, 2011 – David R. Baker reported recently in the San Francisco Chronicle, “California’s increasing use of renewable power will come at a price, pushing up electricity bills across the state. And while it’s impossible to tell how big the cost to consumers will be, some experts fear the total cost of renewable energy [...]

Black Friday Getting Closer: Buy Energy Conserving Devices to Make it a Green 2012

Nov 21, 2011 – Black Friday, November 25, 2011 is even closer.  There will be major sales around the United States, some beginning as early as midnight Thursday night.  Make sure that your shopping list includes items that will help you conserve energy or use alternative energy sources.  Many hybrid cars will be on sale [...]

Shop Black Friday Sales: Green Energy

Nov 19, 2011 – Black Friday, November 25, 2011 is almost upon us.  There will be major sales around the United States, some beginning as early as midnight.  Make sure that your shopping list includes items that will help you conserve energy or use alternative energy sources.  Many hybrid cars will be on sale during [...]

Lantana, Florida Get Energy Efficiency Grant

Nov 17, 2011 – The city of Lantana got a green energy grant of $341,000 from the state which got the money from the federal stimulus money.  Lantana will start a “property-assessed clean energy” program.  Businesses pay back loans through their tax bills.  In the meantime, they reduce their drain on the globe, cut energy [...]

Siemens to Boost Wind Power Yield With Elastic Rotor Blades

Nov 17, 2011 – Siemens wants to boost the yield of wind power with elastic rotor blades. Due to a higher efficiency and cost reduction, power from wind energy in this decade will be cheaper than power generated from coal as the magazine Pictures of the Future reports in its latest issue. The new generation [...]

What Is the New Gold?

Nov 12, 2011 – The new gold used to be oil.  Now, it seems the new gold is US government subsidies for clean energy.  Line up to get your money from the Obama administration. Here is an interesting report from The New York Times. Follow the link to read the whole story.  Halfway between Los [...]

NYC Study Finds Retrofitting Old Buildings Saves Energy!

Nov 9, 2011 – Julie Satow reports in The New York Times that retrofitting old buildings has immediate energy and dollar saving results. Duh!  Readers of this blog know that we have consistently said that energy conservation provides the quickest return on investment and the quickest reduction in energy use.  Personally, I replaced my AC [...]