For more on this story, go to www.pbs.org Solar Decathlon, hosted by the US Department of Energy, challenges 20 teams from universities to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses. The Empowerhouse is one entry that is out to prove that energy efficient design is affordable and livable.
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Affordability a Key Component in Solar Home Competition
Posted by admin on October 3rd, 2011
Obama Faces Controversy Over Rushed $535 Million Backing of Failed Solar Power Firm Solyndra
Posted by admin on September 19th, 2011
DemocracyNow.org – The Obama administration is facing scrutiny following the failure of a solar energy company that received half-a-billion dollars in government aid and then when bankrupt, laying off about a thousand workers. Newly disclosed internal White House emails show just 60 days after Obama took office, his administration rushed to approve a 5 million [...]
Posted in Solar Power News 
Tags: amy goodman, Congress, democracy now, DN!, economy, green energy, Joe Stephens, juan gonzalez, News, OMB, Politics, solar panels, Solyndra, Washington Post 
15 Comments »HEATWAVE PLANET GREEN COMMERCIAL
Posted by admin on September 16th, 2011
Ok so here comes the summer somewhere in the world, and with that on go all the air cons that contribute to our carbon footprint and in no way contributes to transforming our cities in sustainable empires. What good would one or two photovoltaic electric panels built from kits do for you, you may ask? [...]
Posted in Solar Power News Tags: Action, Carbon, carbon footprint, Change, Climate, climate change, Climate News, CO2, Collective Action, commercial, Conserve Energy, earth, education, energy, environment, Environmental Destruction, Environmental Education, ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS, GCO, global warming, green, Green Career, Green Collar Jobs, Green College Online, Learning, lifestyle, living, Make A Difference, News, planet, Planet Green, recycling, solar panels, solar power, Take Action, wind power No Comments »Would adding wind turbines and solar panels to utility poles be feasible to replace current electricity?
Posted by admin on September 11th, 2011
Questions from Readers: Read the Answers in the comments, or comment yourself! We already have utility poles and the wires and such. Why couldn’t we just add a wind turbine , solar panels, converter and battery and just convert the whole system. Instead of living off grid, we change the grid. But my research is [...]
How do you figure the amount needed watts of solar panel and the number of 12 volt batteries you need ?
Posted by admin on August 28th, 2011
Questions from Readers: Read the Answers in the comments, or comment yourself! I am moving to area with no electricity and trying to figure out what wattage of solar panel I need and how many batteries will it charge? Is it feesible to run a small fridge on solar panels?
Posted in DIY Green Energy FAQ Tags: batteries, electricity, fridge, Solar Panel, solar panels 2 Comments »Biofuel Production Has Adverse Effect Study Says
Posted by admin on August 19th, 2011
www.dailyenergyreport.com; Biofuel production could lead to death and disease, according to a study released by the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, NASA tests an alternative fuel composed of chicken fat and details about a new US-Israeli energy collaboration. OUR FACEBOOK Facebook.com OUR TWITTER: Twitter.com
Solar Solutions 2020 (BBC Breakfast News)
Posted by admin on August 11th, 2011
A Quick Report From The BBC Breakfast Team On PV Solar Systems
Posted in Solar Power News Tags: BBC, dragons den, energy, Global, home improvements, new property, News, solar, solar panels No Comments »The Energy Saving Team – Central ITV News
Posted by admin on August 5th, 2011
As The Energy Saving Team moves into Solar Energy a young lady who works in our head office speaks on how the Birmingham City Apprenticeship Scheme has helped her in her personal life.
Posted in Solar Power News Tags: apprentice, apprenticeship, birmingham, central, energy, ITV, News, saving, solar, solar panels, solar power No Comments »What's the big problem with green living?
Posted by admin on August 4th, 2011
Questions from Readers: Read the Answers in the comments, or comment yourself! So I’m wondering why there is such a stigma hanging around the concept of "green living" mostly in reference to older generations who don’t like the whole "green" movement. In many situations natural materials prove to be more efficient and CHEAPER! For example, [...]
BBC Look North – Solar Panel Advice
Posted by admin on August 1st, 2011
Andrew Cooper, Manager of the Energy Saving Trust advice centre for South and West Yorkshire, provides homeowners with tips on investing in solar technology following Paul Hudson’s (BBC Weatherman and Climate Change Correspondent) recent installation.
