Green Energy
- Solar Panel Costs Drop - Solar electricity has become less expensive due to several factors and many European countries and India are taking advantage of it. This news summary details the reasons for the price decrease.
- Copenhagen Conference: Globally Reducing Emissions - A Climate Treaty created at Copenhagen will be non-binding but it will most likely set the stage for future global carbon emissions reduction targets.
- Senate Sits on Cap and Trade Bill - Republicans are outraged and environmentalists are underwhelmed by the narrowly passed Waxman- Markey bill, more commonly known as the "cap-and-trade" bill. The bill is meant to enhance domestic use of renewable energy, end American dependency on foreign oil, and create jobs - all seemingly positive things for our economy yet there is ton of controversy surrounding the bill.
- What Does “Cradle-to-Cradle” Mean? - A short article explaining what the phrase "Cradle-to-Cradle" entails and how to get C2C-certified.
- Recycling Resources - This is an extensive resource list including where to get information about recycling,waste reduction, green purchasing,printing and packaging, food waste in NJ and composting.
- Recycling: A Sound Business Practice - Recycling is a sound business practice. Here we cite some examples of successful recycling practices by businesses that has helped reduce waste and saved money.
- What is Recycling? -
- Why is Recycling Important - Is recycling fiscally responsible? Does it really lower your carbon footprint? Is it worth all the trouble? Implementing a recycling program at work can seem daunting and does present many challenges. However, there are several solutions to making it a bit easier and to saving money and waste. Learn about ways to reduce, reuse and recycle at work.
- Portable Air Conditioners: Saving Energy & Cost - Portable air conditioners are effective and energy efficient. In this article, get an idea on how to purchase an energy efficient portable air conditioning unit.
- 5 Steps to Creating an Employee Awareness Program -
- Saving Money By Reducing Your Carbon Footprint -
- Hidden Green Savings in Tankless Water Heaters - Tankless water heaters save space, money and energy. They are a practical and economical way to get hot water for your business and the Federal Government offers tax credits for purchasing tankless water heaters.
- Reducing Energy Use By Glimpsing Your Neighbor’s Bill - Some utilities are sending customers their monthly bill, detailing how they fare on their electricity usage compared with their neighbors. This concept of comparison has been researched to be highly effective in influencing people to positive action. Positive Energy, a company that works with utilities on assessing neighborhoods' energy usage, is helping to effectively reduce energy use.
- How to Start a Recycling Program - To start a recycling program at work requires time and effort to reap the true benefits of recycling. Consider the eight tips mentioned in this How-to article on recycling program.
- Installing an Occupancy Sensor - Occupancy sensors turn lights off in a room where there is no activity. They present a great way to save money. They are easy to install. How easy - Mike of Monsen Engineering will show you how in this step-by-step video.
- NY and NJ Incentives for Energy Savings - Overview of the incentive programs in NY and NJ for lowering energy. Anyone in these states working on energy savings program should make sure they get their rebates!
- Energy Efficient Lighting - A basic overview of the different types of high-efficiency lighting.
- Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Builds Vermont’s Largest Solar Array - Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' installation of a 572 panel solar array will help the company produce roughly 112,000 kilowatt hours of electricity - the equivalent of running 16 households a year. In addition to the solar installation, the company is doing other innovative things to support sustainability initiatives.
- What is Solar Energy - A guide to solar energy.
- How Does Geothermal Energy Work - A guide to geothermal energy.
- How Does Wind Energy Work - A guide to wind energy.
- Combined Heat and Power - This article looks at the benefits and drawbacks of Combined Heat and Power and what it can do for your business.
- Tidal Energy - Tidal Energy is a renewable energy source that is not written about in the U.S. as often as wind, solar and geothermal. Typically it is more popular in coastal countries like Japan and the U.K. but there are certainly opportunities to benefit from this clean energy source in the U.S.
- Wind Power in India - Wind power industry in India stands tall with fifth position in the world in terms of total installed capacity. The Indian government has ambitious plans to add more power from wind energy by 2012. In this article we cover the progress India has made in harnessing wind energy and some roadblocks that may hamper its progress in the future.
- Solar Water Heating: Pumping Out Lots of Energy for Low Cost - Interested in trying solar power? This article describes a good place to start: using solar energy to heat your water. We include a review of costs and benefits.
- What is Combined Heat and Power (CHP)? - Also known as cogenertation, these systems can generate electricity and then capture the heat that is generated and return it to building use. This creates energy efficiency while reducing the carbon footprint of the building.
- Biomass - Biomass is conversion of garbage to energy.
