by Bob Day | Jun 11, 2015 | Renewables
A poll by the National Resources Defense Council shows 88% of Virginians want the state to use more wind and solar power, and the federal government has Source: Offshore Wind Power: New Technologies | WVTF The last of a three part series, this produces even more...
by Bob Day | Jun 10, 2015 | Renewables
Dominion Virginia Power has leased land offshore for a wind park, but it’s not clear when construction might begin. The company says a demonstration Source: Offshore Wind Power: No Promises for VA’s Coast | WVTF More details about Dominion dragging it’s...
by Bob Day | Jun 9, 2015 | Renewables
This year, the federal government said it would give nearly $47 million to each of three states hoping to develop offshore wind power – Virginia, New Source: Offshore Wind Power: From Denmark to Virginia | WVTF
by Bob Day | Jun 8, 2015 | Climate Change, Conservation
China’s greenhouse gas emissions could start to decline within 10 years, says a London School of Economics report. Source: China greenhouse gases: Progress is made, report says – BBC News Funny isn’t it? The whole world is moving toward renewables...
by Bob Day | Jun 6, 2015 | Climate Change, Renewables, Solar
Walmart’s solar power initiative will total more than 130 stores by the end of 2013; Adds hundreds of jobs through partnership with California-based SolarCity WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 21 – Source: Walmart To Generate Solar Energy At More Than 75 Percent Of Its...
by Bob Day | Jun 1, 2015 | Conservation
Source: Breaking Ground, Breaking Hearts | Appalachian Chronicle
by Bob Day | Jun 1, 2015 | Renewables
Saphonian bladeless turbine boasts impressive efficiency, low cost A new bladeless wind turbine created is based upon the shape of a ship’s sails and promises to offer up to double the efficiency of a typical wind turbine. Source: Saphonian bladeless turbine boasts...
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...
