by Bob Day | Jun 1, 2015 | Climate Change, Renewables
The develo Solar panels made three times cheaper and four times more efficient The developers of a new solar cell say they are four times more efficient and three times cheaper than current solar cells. Source: Solar panels made three times cheaper and four times more...
by Bob Day | May 31, 2015 | Renewables
Transition to 100% wind, water, and solar for all purposes. The Solutions Project is a group of top scientists, visionary business leaders and cultural influencers with a mission of accelerating the transition to 100% renewable energy. Source: 50 States | 50 Plans An...
by Bob Day | May 19, 2015 | Renewables
A new bladeless wind-driven generator prototype, called the Vortex, is claimed to produce electricity with very few moving parts, on a very small footprint, and in almost complete silence. It’s also designed to be very much less aurally and visually intrusive...
by Bob Day | May 18, 2015 | Conservation
I just signed a petition to The United States House of Representatives: I urge you to reject Representative Mike Pompeo’s “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act” (H.R.1599), which would prohibit states from requiring the labeling of genetically...
by Bob Day | May 15, 2015 | Climate Change, Conservation
see story here This is more an example of the results of all dirty energy. Those in favor of gas might say, “see, if we were burning gas this wouldn’t have to happen. But the reality is all they will have done is cleaned up one area so water can be...
by Bob Day | May 15, 2015 | Renewables, Wind
On Earth Day last month, Gov. Terry McAuliffe praised offshore wind energy for its job-creation potential for Virginia. The governor likely had not been told by Dominion Power that 24 hours later the utility would decide to “take a step back” from the much-touted...
by Bob Day | May 14, 2015 | Natural Gas
FERC response to Senator Warner re scoping meetings They also sent a letter to Tim Kaine, no doubt with the same response that they did not feel other meetings were necessary. I would suggest another campaign to write to FERC emphasizing the idea that there...
by Bob Day | May 14, 2015 | Natural Gas, Pipelines
FERC meeting about alternates 5-12-15 I haven’t read it all, but this appears to define all the projects under consideration, and treat them all under a simultaneous analysis of serving the public good with the least impact.
by Bob Day | May 13, 2015 | Renewables, Wind
http://www.gizmag.com/the-archimedes-liam-f1-urban-wind-turbine/32263/ This doubles or triples existing efficiencies, plus is quieter than normal wind turbines–It makes home roof mounts a better choice. Just one of the reasons we don’t need a 50 year...
by Bob Day | May 12, 2015 | For Landowners, Natural Gas, Pipelines
Dominion response to scoping comments
by Bob Day | May 12, 2015 | Natural Gas
Don’t be fooled by Virginia lawmakers counting ethics reform among the accomplishments of this year’s General Assembly session. Source: Virginia desperately needs substantive ethics rules to curb abuse by elected officials – Daily Press
by Janardhana Clemons | May 10, 2015 | Renewables, Solar
Energy Storage for a Sustainable Home Powerwall is a home battery that charges using electricity generated from solar panels, or when utility rates are low, and powers your home in the evening. It also fortifies your home against power outages by providing a backup...
by Bob Day | May 9, 2015 | Climate Change, Video & Audio
Readers from around the world, join the Guardian’s editor-in-chief, Alan Rusbridger, to ask Bill Gates to lead the fight against climate change by divesting from fossil fuels Source: Keep it in the ground: Bill Gates, help stop climate change – video |...
by Bob Day | May 9, 2015 | Climate Change, Natural Gas
Climate change is the biggest story journalism has never successfully told. The Guardian’s editor-in-chief, Alan Rusbridger, has decided to change that. This podcast series follows Rusbridger and his team as they set out to find a new narrative on the greatest threat...
by Bob Day | May 9, 2015 | Natural Gas
The FERC in action with the DOE
by Bob Day | May 8, 2015 | Natural Gas
People who wrote to the president about the ACP are simply having their letters forwarded to FERC Write to the president and complain about the agency. this is my letter ______________________________________ Since being notified that there was the...
by Bob Day | May 7, 2015 | Natural Gas, Pipelines
Source: Dominion Confronted by Protests Outside Annual Shareholder Meeting Over Company’s Dirty Energy and Dirty Politics | Chesapeake Climate Action Network
by Bob Day | May 7, 2015 | Solar
Source: Hampton Roads Solar Group Just a reminder to those who think Dominion is honestly doing it’s best for clean energy, remember it “encourages” legislators to keep solar production limited, and takes it’s sweet old time in developing...
by Bob Day | May 6, 2015 | Natural Gas, Pipelines
Pitchford associates did a nice job documenting what appears to be a remarkable stand of well managed Forest that will be raped by the pipeline. FERC pitchford assc pilot mntn
by Bob Day | May 6, 2015 | Natural Gas, Pipelines
There are many pages to this report and the FERC pdf did not reproduce them in a single document, I will try and make them available on this site at a later time, but for now here is the FERC library link and you may download from here
by Bob Day | May 6, 2015 | Natural Gas, Pipelines
EPA comments This PDF is quite interesting. Without being a lawyer it is difficult to understand what the EPA can require, and what they can only suggest. But many things they note and ask for more information, or detailed studies, etc, echo what we have...
by Bob Day | May 4, 2015 | Natural Gas, Pipelines
Monacan comment
by Bob Day | May 2, 2015 | Natural Gas, Pipelines
BUCKINGHAM — Carlos B. Arostegui knows the Atlantic Coast Pipeline is headed for the back pasture of Whispering Creek Farm, a 184-acre spread where he grazes Jersey cows for a fledgling micro-dairy here. Source: Center of the state, Buckingham finds itself in middle...
by Bob Day | May 1, 2015 | Renewables
The major upshot of more and cheaper batteries could be a much greener planet. Source: Why Tesla’s announcement is such a big deal: The coming revolution in energy storage – The Washington Post Here’s a more complete explanation on youtube, a must see,...
by Bob Day | Apr 30, 2015 | Conservation
apalachian trail conservancy
by Bob Day | Apr 30, 2015 | Climate Change, Conservation, Renewables
An effort by the pope to further the issue of climate change and environmental stewardship is already angering some thinkers on the American right. Source: Pope Francis Steps Up Campaign on Climate Change, to Conservatives’ Alarm – NYTimes.com
by Bob Day | Apr 30, 2015 | For Landowners, Natural Gas, Pipelines
Governor changes emphasis on ACP
by Bob Day | Apr 30, 2015 | Natural Gas, Pipelines
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency called this week for the federal review of the project’s environmental impact to consider the cumulative effects of other projects. Source: Proposed pipeline faces new questions as federal comment period closes –...
by Bob Day | Apr 29, 2015 | Natural Gas, Pipelines
EPA comment to FERC
by Bob Day | Apr 27, 2015 | Natural Gas, Pipelines
Energy commission schedules scoping meetings for Mountain Valley Pipeline – Roanoke Times: Local News.
