• US Government Should Trust the Free Market for Green Energy Investment

    Updated: 2012-05-29 12:10:00
    The loan guarantee program should be retired permanently. The path to commercialization requires brains, discipline and grit. It is rarely aided, and often impeded, by government involvement. Our government should trust the free market forces that have made America great.

  • How Do You Spread the Word About Saving Energy?

    Updated: 2012-05-25 18:03:00
    Choosing Energy-Saving Lighting Products Save You Money How Do You Spread the Word About Saving Energy May 25, 2012 14:03 Earlier this week , Drew talked about how you can follow Energy Savers and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy on Facebook But do you share energy saving tips with your own friends , family , and readers Do you use social media Do you share tips about how to save energy And if you do , how You have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Energy Education FAQs Question of the Week Permalink Actions : E-mail Twit This Kick it Digg This Save to del.icio.us Share on Facebook Comments 1 Comment

  • Electric Cars & Keystone Impact on Gas Prices — R-Squared Energy TV Ep. 23

    Updated: 2012-05-24 12:00:33
    . Home About Contact Advertise Consumer Energy Report Biodiversivist Choke Points Econbrowser Editors' Corner Energy , Security , Policy R-Squared Energy Column By Robert Rapier on May 24, 2012 with no responses Electric Cars Keystone Impact on Gas Prices R-Squared Energy TV Ep . 23 : Tags climate change electric cars gas prices global warming Keystone Pipeline R-Squared Energy TV Tweet In this week’s episode of R-Squared Energy TV I answer the following : questions What are the chances that electric vehicles will be more than a boutique item , and will make up a noticeable portion of cars on the road by 2020 Do you agree with the recent report from the Natural Resources Defense Council NRDC that building the Keystone Pipeline will raise gasoline prices I will make one additional comment

  • Are IT Data Centers Emerging as a 'Killer App' for Green Power? Part 2

    Updated: 2012-05-24 01:48:00
    IT companies are increasingly exploring a wide range of green power solutions in response to growing energy use at their data centers and increased scrutiny from industry watchdogs. In part one of this article, we described utility-provided and offsite green power options available to IT companies.  In this post, we will discuss the onsi

  • How Do You Save Energy With Your Electronics?

    Updated: 2012-05-18 17:57:00
    Simple Summer Savings How Do You Save Energy With Your Electronics May 18, 2012 13:57 Earlier this week , Elizabeth talked about a study on how much energy the United States used in 2010 powering videogame consoles that weren't being used But games aren't the only thing that's easy to leave on more than you . need Do you have any tips for saving energy with your home electronics You have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Appliances Electricity Electronics Question of the Week Permalink Actions : E-mail Twit This Kick it Digg This Save to del.icio.us Share on Facebook Comments 1 Comment RSS Comments It's amazing to see

  • The Most Important Problem in Renewable Energy — R-Squared Energy TV Ep. 22

    Updated: 2012-05-17 19:36:56
    . Home About Contact Advertise Consumer Energy Report Biodiversivist Econbrowser Editors' Corner Energy , Security , Policy R-Squared Energy Column By Robert Rapier on May 17, 2012 with no responses The Most Important Problem in Renewable Energy R-Squared Energy TV Ep . 22 : Tags artificial leaf artificial photosynthesis daniel nocera energy storage joule biotechnologies Tweet In this week’s episode of R-Squared Energy TV I answer a question about the artificial leaf being worked on by Daniel Nocera at MIT . I discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various storage schemes , and explain why I believe storage is the most important problem in renewable . energy In the video I discuss the low energy density of batteries relative to liquid fuels . Below is a graphic I pulled off of the

  • Do You Have Your Own Tips for Saving Fuel?

    Updated: 2012-05-11 17:37:00
    Dear 30 of Gamers : Here's an Easy Way to Save Some Money Do You Have Your Own Tips for Saving Fuel May 11, 2012 13:37 Earlier this week , Amanda shared a checklist on Fueleconomy.gov that helps you keep your car well maintained Keeping your car well maintained is one way to make sure that it's not using more gas than it needs . to Do you have any other ideas for saving gas this summer You have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Question of the Week Summer Travel Vehicles Permalink Actions : E-mail Twit This Kick it Digg This Save to del.icio.us Share on Facebook Comments 4 Comment RSS Comments In my country for a long

  • Winners and Losers in the Renewable Energy Race

    Updated: 2012-05-10 16:23:38
    According to a recent Pew Charitable Trust report entitled, “Who's Winning the Clean Energy Race,” the United States overtook China in green energy investments during 2011 after lagging behind for the previous two years. #xD; When you add up asset finance, public markets, venture capital, and small distributed investments together, we

  • A Few Simple Steps for Better Gas Mileage

    Updated: 2012-05-09 07:20:00
    Do You Have Your Own Tips for Saving Fuel A Few Simple Steps for Better Gas Mileage May 9, 2012 15:20 Last week I went home for a family reunion . Visiting my family was great , and one of my favorite things was hanging out with my dad in the garage while he works on the car . When my siblings and I began to drive and own cars , my dad continually reminded us of the need to keep our cars on a regular maintenance schedule . With warmer spring weather here , and summer just around the corner , it's a great time to get these things done . To make things easy , we have a checklist for you so it's easy to remember what needs to be . done Keeping your engine in tune can be one of the most effective things you can do for your gas mileage . Repairing some problems that can be uncovered with a

  • Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan: Antelope Valley AQMD; Eastern Kern and Santa Barbara Co., APCDs

    Updated: 2012-05-05 00:09:23
    The EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD), Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District (EKAPCD), and Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). Under authority of the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA [...]

  • Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units

    Updated: 2012-05-04 17:53:45
    The EPA published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2012, the proposed rule, ‘‘Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units.’’ The EPA is making two announcements: first, two public hearings will be held for the proposed Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary [...]

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