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Solar energy company opens office in Summit County Saturday, September 19, 2009 @ 1:23AMFree solar energy seminars today, Sept. 26
Stimulus funds earmarked for courthouse Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 1:24PMThere has been a lot of discussion in recent months about the billions being spent on the economic stimulus package, which looks to assist the economy by doing projects designed to be more energy efficient and to put more people to work.
Plenty of Stimulus Money for Energy Improvements Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 12:24PMSep. 18--There appears to be a cauldron of federal stimulus money going to waste these days because large numbers of Americans are more concerned about saving their houses than improving them.
Source of power rises from under the sea Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 9:00AMThe huge Gorgon gas project will add to an expanding technology that will rival coal, writes Matt Chambers
Board of Trustees add money to Brooks Hall renovation Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 4:33AMCMU’s Board of Trustees voted Thursday to approve the $750,000 needed to complete Brooks Hall renovations. The project began in August 2008, said Steve Lawrence, the associate vice president of Facilities Management, and includes installing heating, ventilation and air conditioning for the building.
OG&E Seeks Regulatory Approval of Conservation, Efficiency Programs Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 4:40PMOklahoma Gas & Electric has filed an application with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission seeking approval of a Comprehensive Demand Program portfolio designed to promote energy efficiency and conservation for each class of OG&E customers.
Now Shipping to a Site Near You: Cargo Container Offices Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 1:55PMFor years, designers have used old shipping containers to construct new single- and multi-family housing. Now, perhaps as a sign of our cost-conscious and eco-minded times, unrelated architects on opposite coasts are expanding this concept to another building type: commercial offices.
Cooler weather attracting trout to Crescent Lake Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 1:43PMReel NewsDenise JonesGila Outdoor348-0710
American-Made SRF Cavity Makes The Grade Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 11:09AMThe U.S.
Kenyon digging geothermal wells for building Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 10:05AMGAMBIER -- Kenyon College will use 20 geothermal wells to heat and cool its new art building, now in the first stages of construction.
New Zealand scientists develop wireless heart pump Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 2:49AMWELLINGTON (AFP) - New Zealand scientists have developed the technology for a wireless heart pump they say could save thousands of lives and offer an alternative to heart transplants.
New heart pump needs no wires Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 1:53AMSydney, Sep 16 : Heart pumps, hooked with wires to power themselves, end up seriously infecting nearly 40 percent of patients. Scientists have now developed the technology to power heart pump wirelessly thus saving thousands of lives, and eventually offering an alternative to heart transplants.
Electrifying experience: Geo-thermal system set in place to heat new home Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 8:46PMTuesday, Sept. 15, at the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” building site was absolutely electric. In fact, the day was spent completing all the electrical fixtures inside the Stott family home near Lena, and making sure all the circuitry was in working order.
Texas crop, weather Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 3:11PMCOLLEGE STATION - All of Texas received some rain in the last week, with north centralparts of the state getting 5 to 6 inches, while the Panhandle and points west saw only light showers to about 1 inch, according to the National Weather Service. The Southwest got more rain in the last week than it had in the past year, but coming this late in the season, producers were still culling herds for ...
Emery looks at parking ordinance Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 12:40PMEmery Town held a public hearing for public comments on establishing a resolution to deal with off-street parking. Off-street parking is defined for the purposes of this resolution as follows: Parking off the main right of ...
Household problems: Fix it now? Fix it later? Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 12:16PMFor many homeowners, tackling that annoying and ever-present home-repair list is a perennial resolution. But the recession has more homeowners facing a tough question: What do we fix now, and what can we put off until later?
What Incentives Are There for Homeowners to Go Green? Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 11:24AMSince Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce the overall environmental footprints of their homes?
Ferrari 458 Italia: A 202 MPH V8 Stallion [Frankfurt Motor Show] Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 10:16AMAfter teasing you with photos of the Ferrari 458 Italiawe now have all the details: a direct injection 4.5-liter V8 pumping out 562 horses, good for a 0-to-62 MPH sprint under 3.4 seconds and a top...
Calvillo hit put scare into coaches Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 8:56AMThere are going to be helmet-on-helmet hits frequently throughout a football game.
Sauer-Danfoss Prepares Emission Solutions for Upcoming Vehicle Generations Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 7:49AMNew Emissions Section on Web Site Assists OEMs in Meeting Impending Emissions Regulations without Sacrificing Productivity or Performance AMES, Iowa, USA, September 10, 2009 - Sauer-Danfoss Inc. (NYSE:SHS) In 2008, Sauer-Danfoss initiated a Global Emissions Team to assist off-road machine manufacturers with the challenges posed by the Tier IV/Stage IV Diesel Engine Emissions legislation change ...
Energy-saving appliance rebates available beyond city limits; more coming this fall Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 4:34AMCity rebates for low-flow toilets and high-efficiency clothes washers are available to Rapid City water customers only, but other rebate options exist for area consumers looking to save money on energy efficient appliances.
New survey: huge demand for warmer home grants Monday, September 14, 2009 @ 11:23PMSome 28%, or about 280,000 home owners, may apply for new Government insulation grants. Of these, about 106,000 intend applying in the next 12 months. This could push demand well beyond the four-year target of insulating and improving heating in 180,000 homes ...
New home comforts under spotlight Monday, September 14, 2009 @ 10:38PMHeat pumps, Plasma screens, LCD televisions and set top boxes are household items many of us use on a daily basis. But how is our usage of these types of products affecting overall electricity consumption? BRANZ is conducting a nationwide study ...
Wireless heart pump offers new hope to heart patients Monday, September 14, 2009 @ 10:17PMAuckland University scientists have developed the technology to power a wireless heart pump that could save the lives of thousands of heart patients and eventually offer an alternative to heart transplants
Timber factory gutted by fire Monday, September 14, 2009 @ 9:52PMFIRE authorities are investigating a fire which gutted a Beenleigh timber factory last night.
"We need more political resolve and inter-institutional coordination" Monday, September 14, 2009 @ 10:34AMThe toughest drought in the history of Mexico has prompted national water authority Conagua, Mexico state (Edomex) and Mexico City water utility SACM to impose an indefinite, daily rationing plan to restore the levels of the Cutzamala system, which provides 20% of the water consumed in the Mexico valley metropolitan area.
One Person Missing After Boat Fire Sunday, September 13, 2009 @ 4:18PMLocal and state officials remain on the scene today as divers continue their search for the missing operator of a boat that burned then sank Saturday morning on Lake Barkley.
Best business brains receive their awards at celebration of local talent Saturday, September 12, 2009 @ 12:52AMTHE best in Welsh business and entrepreneurship was honoured at the Chambers of Commerce Business Awards 2009 in Cardiff last night.
PRAIRIE FARE: Tune up your body with premium fuel Saturday, September 12, 2009 @ 12:26AMJust like our vehicles, we need to do a little maintenance on our bodies, too. My old car has new "shoes" and we fed it some premium fuel. We need good fuel to keep ourselves running efficiently. For us, "premium" fuel includes whole grains; lean protein; calcium-rich, low-fat dairy; and plenty of fruits and vegetables.
The morbid math of modern heating Friday, September 11, 2009 @ 1:01PMMy wife and I spent a good deal of time this week staring at the hole in the ground where our money goes. A small pipe juts from the earth just this side of the front porch of the 120-year-old farmhouse we call home. Each year at just about this time, a man comes with a truck and pumps our money through that pipe into a hole in the ground.
Joy of soy flow integration Friday, September 11, 2009 @ 8:25AMAs a $40 million, 195,000 square-foot soy protein isolate (SPI) manufacturing facility in South Sioux City, Neb., Green Planet Farms’ main focus is to serve organic and non-genetically modified protein isolates to food and beverage producers worldwide.
Koncept Analytics: Developments And Opportunities In Fluid Control Equipment Industry On Reports-Research.com Friday, September 11, 2009 @ 8:16AMFluid control equipment industry is highly fragmented catering to many industries like petroleum, chemical, industrial, power generation and water. Pumps are a major segment of the industry, growing on a normalized basis at 3-5%, out of which industrial pumps have a strong hold on the market.
Southwest Montana Snapshots Friday, September 11, 2009 @ 5:03AMBrian Shovers to speak at Historical Society Brian Shovers will speak at the Butte Historical Society meeting on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Business Development Center, 305 W. Mercury. Use the east entrance. The public is invited to attend. A brief business meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m.
Energy-efficient homes to take center stage at weekend event Friday, September 11, 2009 @ 3:29AMCash for Clunkers may be over, but the federal government is still handing out money to people who want to become more energy efficient.
Go Green: Passive Solar Design Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 3:31PMUsing certain colors, materials, and designs in a home can increase the amount of heat it gets from the sun. Using passive solar design can help cut down on energy usage and costs, especially during the winter months.
Book Review: Investment Opportunities for a Low Carbon World Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 10:34AMBy Robert Kropp. Thirty-one contributors to collection of essays edited by Will Oulton of FTSE Group analyze low-carbon technologies and related investment opportunities.
Beck to speak at Sustainable Living fair Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 8:14AMLocal architect Thomas Beck will speak at the Tenth Annual Sustainable Living Fair on Sunday, Sept. 20 in Fort Collins. His presentation will discuss the use of passive solar, integrated with active solar hot water, for in-floor radiant heat and domestic hot water systems.
Sponsor sees success for Bede Academy Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 6:36AMTHE sponsor behind a new £40m North East academy says the school will “transform the life chances” of its pupils.
Letters to the Editor Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 3:24AMTHE debacle surrounding the heating of the Joan Harrison pool (EL swimmers find pool too cold to train, DD September 7) led me to look to see if I could be of assistance. Ex-officials such as myself were sometimes unjustly criticised.
Russ Lemmon: Oceanfront home cuts Vero out of electricity picture Wednesday, September 9, 2009 @ 7:03PMI have seen the (distant) future.
Navy hopes to make jet fuel from seawater Wednesday, September 9, 2009 @ 2:08PMBy extracting dissolved carbon dioxide from seawater and combining it with hydrogen stripped from water molecules, chemists hope to secure a cheap and steady fuel source
Barry Dolowich: Deducting new home upgrades Wednesday, September 9, 2009 @ 11:21AMQ: Taking advantage of the lower real estate prices and the New Homebuyer Tax Credit, my wife and I just purchased our first home and have been spending a lot of money renovating, repairing and updating the house.
What Will the Car of the Future Look Like? Delphi Highlights Technologies That Will Help Make Vehicles Greener Wednesday, September 9, 2009 @ 9:04AMLeading Automotive Supplier Shares Vision on Technologies That Are Shaping the Future
McLaren unveils new supercar: Wednesday, September 9, 2009 @ 7:53AMAfter years of spy shots and speculation, McLaren Automotive finally took the wraps off its latest supercar, the MP4-12C.
Athlete of the Week: Renae Cuellar Wednesday, September 9, 2009 @ 3:16AMArizona Wildcat soccer forward Renae Cuellar scored two goals in the first half of Arizona’s 2-1 victory over Old Dominion University on Sunday. The Arizona Daily Wildcat ’s Vincent Balistreri talked with the sophomore about her play over the weekend, her confidence on the field and her strategy for celebrating a scored goal.
Electric Car Company unveils the Zero Emissions, Total Electric E-CAR Wednesday, September 9, 2009 @ 1:15AMSoutheast, MO September 8, 2009; While the major car companies are focused on building Hybrids, the Electric Car Co. is taking a different approach. They have designed and built what they believe is the perfect car for the daily commuter.
The Lap of Eco-Luxury Wednesday, September 9, 2009 @ 12:31AMProviding green can still be posh.
Clunker in your laundry room Tuesday, September 8, 2009 @ 7:10PMGrand Junction (KJCT)--The Federal Government is still trying to green-up our planet by putting more green into your pocket. Now they want you to trade in your energy draining appliances for more efficient ones....and using cash rebates as incentive.
Local company helps consumers conserve energy Tuesday, September 8, 2009 @ 2:49PMADA – Thanks to tax credits, a local company is helping consumers make their homes more energy efficient without it being a taxing problem on their pocketbooks.
Making geothermal more productive Tuesday, September 8, 2009 @ 9:36AMUniversity of Utah researchers will inject cool water and pressurized water into a "dry" geothermal well during a five-year, $10.2 million study aimed at boosting the productivity of geothermal power plants and making them feasible nationwide.