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Cap and Trade Bill Passes House

June 30, 2009 | By Kevin | No Comments | Filed in: Alternative Energy.

On Friday, June 26, 2009 the U. S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, which some are calling the “Cap and Trade Bill.” So, what this means is that there will be a cap on how much pollution such as coal-fired power plants and other industrial complexes • Read More »

Google Your Refrigerator? It Could Happen

June 22, 2009 | By Kevin | No Comments | Filed in: Energy Conservation.

About 10 days ago I talked about smart metering in Indiana and other places (like my home in Southern California) where the electric companies are stepping up to bat and installing the necessary infrastructure so that they and homeowners can take more control of electricity use. Now, besides the electric companies there are other big • Read More »

Wind Turbine Kites Could Power Parts of New York City

June 18, 2009 | By Kevin | No Comments | Filed in: Wind Energy.

The Carnegie Institution and California State University have identified New York City as a prime location for high flying wind turbine kites. The turbine kites would fly between 20,000 ft and 50,000 ft above the ground, harnessing the winds’ power to create electricity. The reason that the kites need to fly is that the jet • Read More »

Smart Metering Hits Indiana and Other States

June 12, 2009 | By Kevin | No Comments | Filed in: Energy Conservation.

Duke Energy Corporation will be rolling out smart meters to consumers in a new initiative. This new initiative also includes rolling out solar panels, wind turbines and solar thermal water heaters to some homes. The installation of the smart meters will affect around 800,000 homes in Indiana. Duke Energy is also moving forward with smart • Read More »

Yahoo! It’s Low-Cost Hydropower in Western New York

June 2, 2009 | By Kevin | No Comments | Filed in: Hydro Power.

The New York Power Authority has reversed an earlier decision regarding a potential Yahoo data center considered for the western part of the state. One of the points of contention has been Yahoo’s desire to acquire low cost hydropower from Niagara Falls for its new facility. The new Yahoo data center could start building as • Read More »