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Energy Solutions for Various Types of Buildings Part 4
In attempt to spread the solutions that the Department of Energy has so graciously posted on their website, the past several posts have been on the topic of ways to make your building more energy efficient. As we have seen, some buildings are easier than others in succeeding at this goal. For example, single and multifamily dwellings are fairly simple to make energy efficient. However, others, such as retail buildings and healthcare buildings, such as hospitals and other medical facilities, a
Hydrogen Vehicles
Hydrogen cars are becoming more and more popular as car manufacturers are heeding the call to become more energy efficient. Last week there were a few posts regarding various initiatives, namely Norway's HyNor and California's Hydrogen Highway Network, which looked at how these two places were working on ways to bring the technologies of hydrogen to their locations. Today, I thought we would end the month by looking at various hydrogen vehicles that are currently manufactured.
Energy Solutions for Various Types of Buildings Part 3
If you have been following along the past couple of days, you will know that Building Technologies Program aspect of the Department of Energy is attempting to make buildings across the nation "greener." In their quest to do so, they have provided tips at their website to help various types of businesses cut their energy bills and become more energy efficient. ; If you have not been following along, check over the last 2 posts that give energy solutions for single family houses, multifamily homes, office buildings, retail buildings, and health care buildings.
Energy Solutions for Various Types of Buildings Part 2
In yesterday's post, we started looking at the helpful tips that the Department of Energy's Building Technologies Program provides on their website to assist in making various types of buildings more energy efficient. Because the department has been obliging enough to provide tips for 10 different types of buildings, we are splitting this up over the next couple of days. Yesterday we looked solutions for single family homes, multifamily homes, and office buildings, and today we will continue this series.
Energy Solutions for Various Types of Buildings Part 1
Part of the Department of Energy is the Building Technologies Program. The purpose of this program is to improve on how various buildings across the United States use energy efficiently. The Department of Energy has provided energy saving tips in regards to 10 different types of buildings. Today we will look at 3 of these, and continue through the next several dayson the remaining building types. I have left the links that the department provides within the tips so you can find more detailed information about each one.
The Proposed Climate Protection Plan of Cincinnati
In what is likely an attempt to jump on board with the rest of the nation's plans to utilize renewable energy sources, the mayor of Cincinnati has proposed a plan that outlines a 2 percent greenhouse gas emissions reduction each year all the way through to 2028. His climate protection plan was unanimously approved of by the committee that Mayor Mark Mallory appointed lastNovember.
The Hydrogen Road of Norway
In the last post, the focus was on California's Hydrogen Highway Network initiative. This one will look at a similar initiative, but on a global scale. HyNor, the Hydrogen Road of Norway, joins various industries together in order to accomplish a goal that has been in the making for several years. Although 2008 is the final year of this project it began in 2005. The beginning conceptualization started 2 years prior that in 2003.
Hydrogen Highway
Back in 2004, California began its Hydrogen Highway Network (CaH2Net) initiative with several hopes in mind. According to their official website, "the mission of the CaH2Net is to support and catalyze a rapid transitionto a clean, hydrogen transportation economy in California.
More Green Leads to Less Green Spent
We are at a point in our economy where everything related to money seems to be on the rise. Energy costs have not escaped this increase; in fact, thanks to the fact that crude oil has risen to $115 per barrel, operating anything that requires this form of energy causes a ghastly expense for consumers. It is almost not an exaggeration that people go to work just to make money to pay for the cost it takes to get to work. Individuals are attempting to brainstorm on ways to reduce automobile travel to the point where summer vacations may have to be put on the back burner. Speaking of summer, it is going to be an even hotter one when the usual comfort of running the air conditioner now looks like more of a luxury to those who simply do not have the money to partake in its soothing effects.
Creating an Eco-Friendly Datacenter
In a world that is turning "green" everywhere you look, what other areas could possibly come more eco-friendly? One place to look is your business. The ability to turn your datacenter green is a very possible and practical step. But first, for those who do not know, let's define what a datacenter is. A data center is the location owned by a websitehost that contains the web servers. So how can you make this location that runs on so much energy into an environmentally friendly place?
Creating an Eco-Friendly Datacenter cont'd
In the last post we focused on what a datacenter was and the reasons for trying to make it as eco-friendly as possible. We learned 5 tips in making your datacenter "greener." Today, we will continue with itmanagement.com's remaining steps to help you have the most environmentally friendly datacenter.
Ingenuity? No Engineuity.
In light of rising fuel costs, more research resources and creativity are being used in order to try to find transportation methods that stay away from traditional use of petroleum. In Israel it is no different. In fact, Israel may have outshined every one with the new vehicle they have called Engineuity.
Charging Ahead with Nanotechnology
With all of the technology that is being continuously introduced and used, it would only seem logical in our quest for a green world to apply some of the renewable energy efforts to this spectrum. That is exactly what some scientists are looking into with theirresearch on how nanotechnology can be used with lithium batteries.
Biodiesel Fuel
Biodiesel fuel is a form of "green energy for cars." Although a debate on the pros and cons regarding biodiesel seems to be pretty endless, those advocating it speak quite highly of how fueling your car with biodiesel is a pretty amazing thing.
Dell Continues to Go Green
The Round Rock, Texas headquarters of Dell has recently converted to 100 percent renewable energy. The 2.1 million square foot building completed its conversion and made the announcement on April 3rd. Dell's global headquarters campus has utilized thetechnology of wind power at the building, and 60 percent of its energy is now derived from this. The wind power is generated Energy Future Holding Corp's TXU Energy. The other 40 percent of Dell's green power is made possible via Waste Management's landfill gas to energy plant.
Using Your Lawn's Landscape to Cut Energy Bills
Whoever says you can't "kill two birds with one stone" when becoming more energy efficient is absolutely wrong! There are ways to cut down on your home's energy expenses while adding beautiful landscapes to the yard and, in turn, likely increasing your home's value.
Energy Saving Tips
Astonishingly, Americans generally spend $1600 or more a year on their utility bills. Not only is much of this wasted energy, but more carbon dioxide is emitted into the air from one home than two average cars. The following tips will help you save energy costs both at home and in the car.
Using Blogging with Your Business
These days it seems like more and more businesses online are incorporating weblogs into their web site. Blogging accomplishes a variety of things when it comes to your business. It can be a method of communicating directly with your current or potential customers. It can also be a way to provide information to site visitors about your products and services that you are attempting to sell.
Solar Heated Swimming Pools
Spring is in the air, and now would be a great time to think about ways to contribute to the environment. One way to do so, if you have an outdoor swimming pool, is to consider a solar pool heating system. Not only will it save you money, it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
More Programs Through the US Department of Energy
In the last article we looked at half of the energy programs that are currently being implemented by the United States Department of Energy. Today, we will look at the last five of these programs.
US Department of Energy Programs
The United States Department of Energy has numerous programs designed to bring about "a prosperous future where energy is clean, abundant, reliable, and affordable." These programs include Biomass, Building Technologies, Federal Energy Management, Geothermal Technologies, Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies, Industrial Technologies, Solar Energy Technologies, Vehicle Technologies, Weatherization & Intergovernmental, and Wind & Hydropower Technologies. A look at five of these follows. The following five will be discussed in the next post.
The Revolution of Wind Power
Although the study and implementation of wind power is not a novice idea, it does seem to be a widespread deal lately. One look at a renewable energy news resource shows numerous pages of stories specifically on the topic of wind power. The purpose of today's post is to take a look at the news stories of one day, today, and give briefings on each.
The Masdar Initiative
Is it possible to have an entire city be carbon and waste free? The Masdar Initiative is undertaking just that. The initiative is "a global cooperative platform for open engagement in the search for solutions to some of mankind's most pressing issues: energy security, climate change and truly sustainable human development."
Pumping Carbon Dioxide to Generate Power…and More
A new study administered recently by Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory appears to show that by pumping carbon dioxide through hot rocks two different positive effects can be realized. First, this method has the ability to generate power, which has obvious effects in regards to the currentthe current modes of producing power. In addition to this advantageous result, by propelling the carbon dioxide through the hot rock, these dangerous greenhouse gases that are produced by fossil fuel power stations
Gimme a Green Cell Phone
In today's world of eco-friendly inventions, the electric car is getting its fair share of exposure. Not only are gas prices at an all-time high right now, but the fuel emissions that emanate from petroleum juiced engines cause a breakdown in what we desire to be clean air. An electric car emits absolutely no emissions due to the lack of a tailpipe, as well as zero evaporative dischargefrom a fuel system.
Salty Water In...Fresh Water Out
In many poor, third world countries, even having the resources to obtain electricity presents a problem. Due to the lack of logistics, as well as the finances even if all of the logistics were in place, alternate methods are necessary in order to have the basics that those in more financially fortunate areas of the world have.
Think Outside of the Box
In today's world of eco-friendly inventions, the electric car is getting its fair share of exposure. Not only are gas prices at an all-time high right now, but the fuel emissions that emanate from petroleum juiced engines cause a breakdown in what we desire to be clean air. An electric car emits absolutely no emissions due to the lack of a tailpipe, as well as zero evaporative dischargefrom a fuel system.
Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft
Thousand of people each day become the victim of identity theft. It is a crime that will require lots of time and money to fix if you become a victim. The best cure is preventing it in the first place. There are a few very effective tips to help you never become the victim of identity theft.
Lightweight Television Comparison
In the past, televisions have been heavy and bulky because a regular cathode ray tube (CTR) TV needed the extra room to enable the visible screen and its scanning picture process the room to work. Today we have the convenience of having magnificent color as well as a lightweight television. These lightweight colorful televisions are Plasma, LCD and DLP TV's.

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