One of my favorite places to shop is Costco. Yes, its a warehouse, and yes, there is nothing fancy about the experience, but I absolutely love finding bargains (a cashmere sweater for $59!, $50 of iTunes for only $45!) Massively huge shopping carts just beg to be filled with giant tubs of peanut butter and [...]
In this area of the United States, I tend to see solar panels that are likely government-owned fairly often. I don’t know if its the case across the nation, but at least in Oregon and Washington, we’re pretty green. From solar-powered traffic signals and other solar-powered signs, you may find it surprising that the Pacific [...]
Silicon Valley may soon have to be called “Solar Panel Valley.” Seems that many corporations based there have installed solar panels to help power their operations. Recently, I posted about Microsoft. Today, I’ll review Google’s solar panels. With a complex in Mountain Valley, California, it only makes sense that Google would switch to solar energy [...]
In Ota City, about 50 miles north of Tokyo, Japan, the world’s first solar powered city has been taking shape. In this area of the Gunma Prefecture, the government issued free solar panels to most of the residents of the Pal Town neighborhood in an effort to see whether blackouts can be minimized by a [...]
I was so amazed when I saw a clip on YouTube produced by a group of high school students that were promoting a solar clothes dryer. Even more amazing is the price for this newfangled device: a mere $18! What? How can that be? Well, as they explain, the solar clothes dryer uses energy from [...]
Did you know that T. Boone Pickens, the consummate oil man in America, is a huge advocate for alternative energy? Yes, it came as a surprise to me, too, when I first found out. Turns out that Pickens is one of the most influential converts to renewable energy in the states. You can even sign [...]
I love the New Year – lots of promises and surprises! Today, I heard about Toyota‘s plans for a new solar car. The vehicle manufacturer announced this week that it is developing a futuristic vehicle that will be 100% solar powered. The vehicle will be electric, but instead of getting juice from the grid, power [...]
Have you ever watched the Hippy Gourmet television show? Irreverent, creative and fun – you can learn about anything from recipes to renewable energy. In this fun video segment, the Hippy Gourmet interviews Bob Schneeveis, the creator of a solar chariot. Not just any solar chariot (as if there is such a thing), but one [...]
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Happy New Year, dear reader. Have you made any resolutions for 2009 yet? Broken any? Sure, we all resolve to lose weight, exercise more, call our parents more frequently, and eat better. Why not break out of the mold and really accomplish something that will make a difference in the lives of thousands of people [...]
