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 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 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 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 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 | 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
