• Burning Coal in a Power Plant

    Updated: 2010-01-30 17:39:05
    Coal burning releases heat energy that down the line produces electricity in a power plant. To learn about the mechanism of coal burning in a large thermal power plant, read this article. Coal burning in large power plant boilers takes place in different ways. By pulverizing to a fine powder and being piped into different burners placed in the furn...

  • Freeflow Exhaust Management System – Level 2

    Updated: 2010-01-30 15:52:38
    In this article we look at the free-flow exhaust management system. We examine common problems faced with conventional exhaust systems and look at the advantages of installing a free flow exhaust into your car. Why the need for a Free-flow Exhaust System? In examining numerous free flow exhaust systems, you may not notice any apparent differenc...

  • Pumps

    Updated: 2010-01-30 04:39:36
    The positive displacement pumps are classified into the rotary and reciprocating types. The reciprocating pumps are fitted with cylinders and an inlet valve that provides an opening during suction stroke. The outlet valve is opened during discharge stroke. The hydraulic vane pump is basically a vane What Is A Pump A pump is essentially a mechanical...

  • Types of Coal Pulverizers in Power Plants

    Updated: 2010-01-29 23:06:49
    Pulverizing the coal to a fine powder is an important function in the operation of a power plant. This article explains the different methods of pulverizing. The key input to the coal fired power plant is the coal. Coal in the form that is available from the mines is not suitable for efficient combustion in the boiler of the power plant. The pulver...

  • Why Coal Burning in a Power Plant Requires Pulverizing

    Updated: 2010-01-29 22:12:41
    For efficient combustion of the coal in a coal fired power plant, pulverizing to a fine powder for burning is an important requirement. Read on to know why coal pulverizing is important. Coal for Power Plants The coal fired power plant converts energy in coal to electricity. The basic input into the system is the fuel that is coal. All other system...

  • Obama's State of the Union Address Highlights Renewables' Role

    Updated: 2010-01-28 05:00:00
    In his first State of the Union address, US President Barack Obama has highlighted the key role of renewables in the economic development of the country.

  • Solar Energy Company Offers First Colorado-Based Solar Financing Program

    Updated: 2010-01-27 05:00:00
    SolarSaver is the only Colorado-based residential solar financing program. Currently SolarSaver offers two financing options to best meet the goals of Colorado homeowners: The SolarSaver PPA and the SolarSaver Lease.

  • Global Energy Industry Stalls as Renewables Improve

    Updated: 2010-01-27 05:00:00
    EIC Monitor, a quarterly report from the Energy Industries Council (EIC) trade association, reports that recovery in the global energy industry stalled in the final quarter of 2009, with newly announced projects across the global energy supply chain for Q4 (October – December 2009) down across all sectors.

  • Powerful Renewables Panel at Wall Street Green Trading Summit IX

    Updated: 2010-01-26 05:00:00
    This year's Wall Street Green Trading Summit IX (www.wsgts.com) has a totally new renewables program. We are featuring new innovative financing ideas in this economic environment. Hear from the experts on March 23rd in New York City!

  • groSolar And Locus Accelerate Energy Monitoring

    Updated: 2010-01-22 05:00:00
    White River Junction, Vt. – Smart grids, smart meters and energy monitoring are powerful buzz categories these days in renewable energy. Now, groSolar and Locus Energy, LLC are taking PV system monitoring and whole house energy data to the next level by making a powerful new open-source monitoring platform available to groSolar's nationwide network of dealer-installers.

  • SolarCraft Helps Sonoma County Go Green

    Updated: 2010-01-21 05:00:00
    SolarCraft is proud to play a part in helping Sonoma County achieve its goal of energy independence. The 2009 passage of the Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP) gives Sonoma County residential and commercial property owners the opportunity to easily finance renewable energy projects.

  • Smart Grid Trial Proposed for New York

    Updated: 2010-01-21 05:00:00
    National Grid has proposed a comprehensive smart grid demonstration programme in the Syracuse area of New York State in the US.

  • Large-scale energy storage to reliably manage large amounts of renewable power

    Updated: 2010-01-20 15:37:37
    Hello all! It’s been while, but I am happy to be back blogging and have some exciting news to share. ...

  • 2010 is the Year of Green Trading

    Updated: 2010-01-20 05:00:00
    Once a year, there is an international gathering of the leaders in environmental financial markets in New York. That event is the Wall Street Green Trading Summit. In 2 days, 55 speakers educate about carbon trading, carbon offsets, renewable energy trading, energy efficiency, SRI investing and green hedge funds.Go to www.wsgts.com for more information

  • Areva Secures Bioenergy Contracts

    Updated: 2010-01-20 05:00:00
    French technology group Areva has been awarded three contracts totalling €260 million in the bioenergy sector in both Brazil and Thailand.

  • Northeast’s Leading Sustainable Building and Clean Energy Conference Expected to Draw Thousands of Green Experts to Boston

    Updated: 2010-01-19 05:00:00
    Some 4,000 renewable energy and green building experts will bring their cutting edge thinking to Boston in March for the BuildingEnergy10 Conference and Tradeshow. BuildingEnergy10 (BE10) is the annual event organized by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA). Now in its 35th year, BuildingEnergy is the oldest and largest regional building energy and renewable energy event in the country, with participants coming from across the Northeast – from Maine to Washington, DC.

  • HESLIN ROTHENBERG FARLEY & MESITI P.C. ANNOUNCES SHINE-ON SOLAR EDITION OF CLEAN ENERGY PATENT GROWTH INDEX

    Updated: 2010-01-19 05:00:00
    ALBANY, NY—Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. is pleased to announce the Shine-On Solar edition of the Clean Energy Patent Growth Index (CEPGI) by the firm's Cleantech Group.

  • Free Webcast: After Copenhagen - the Tactics and the Treaty

    Updated: 2010-01-19 05:00:00
    Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 17:00 (GMT), 12:00 (EST), 9:00 (PST)

  • Acterra joins Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials

    Updated: 2010-01-18 05:00:00
    The Acterra Group is happy to announce they have joined the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO).

  • REN-21 Launches Interactive Renewables Map

    Updated: 2010-01-18 05:00:00
    The Renewable Energy Policy Network REN21 has launched its Renewables Interactive Map, which contains information on renewable energy, including support policies, expansion targets, current shares, installed capacity, current production, future scenarios, and policy pledges.

  • Sine Wave Inverter and Inverter/Charger compact G3 series

    Updated: 2010-01-15 05:00:00
    The G3 Inverter/Charger (Combi) line is produced in 12 and 24 volt versions ranging from 1000W to 2300W continues output. The G3 inverter/charger is among the smallest and most compact on the market today and the largest inverter/charger weighs in at only 7,5 kg. - The line of G3 pure sine wave inverters are produced in 12, 24 and 36 volt versions ranging from 1000W to 2300W continues 230 volt output. The G3 line of sine wave power inverters is among the toughest and most robust on the market today and can withstand temperatures of up to +50 degrees celcius without losing continues output.

  • Think Tucson for Hands-on PV Training in February

    Updated: 2010-01-14 05:00:00

  • Prospects Fading for U.S. Climate Legislation in 2010

    Updated: 2010-01-14 05:00:00
    Last summer, clean energy advocates were confident that the U.S. Congress would pass a comprehensive energy and climate bill by the time the Copenhagen conference rolled around. Now, as energy issues slip further down the policy priority list in the wake of that failed meeting, advocates are left wondering if the U.S. will see any significant piece of clean energy legislation in 2010.

  • New Viability Engineer Brings International Lessons, Perspective into Practice

    Updated: 2010-01-13 05:00:00
    Last summer, clean energy advocates were confident that the U.S. Congress would pass a comprehensive energy and climate bill by the time the Copenhagen conference rolled around. Now, as energy issues slip further down the policy priority list in the wake of that failed meeting, advocates are left wondering if the U.S. will see any significant piece of clean energy legislation in 2010.

  • Former Governor George E. Pataki and New York Congressman Steve Israel (D-NY) To Keynote Eilat-Eilot International Renewable Energy Conference

    Updated: 2010-01-12 05:00:00
    The Eilat-Eilot International Renewable Energy Conference (www.eilatenergy.com), one of the world’s most important renewable energy events, announced today that former governor George E. Pataki and New York Congressman Steve Israel (D-Huntington) will deliver keynote addresses at the conference, which will be held February 16-18 in Eilat, Israel.

  • Alpha Energy Completes One of the Largest Continuous Elevated Solar Energy Racking Structures in the US

    Updated: 2010-01-12 05:00:00
    A national leader in turnkey photovoltaic systems, and member of worldwide power systems provider The Alpha Group, Alpha Energy recently completed the construction and commissioning of a 1MW Elevated Solar PV Grid-tied Structure for the Manheim NJ National Auto Dealers Exchange (NADE) auction facility in Bordentown, NJ.

  • Members vote for change at UHMA

    Updated: 2010-01-11 00:00:00
    The underfloor heating trade association, UHMA, saw its members vote for a new name and membership changes at the organisation.

  • Boiler scrappage vouchers issued from January 18

    Updated: 2010-01-06 00:00:00
    Some 125,000 households in England with working G-rated boilers can now apply through the Energy Saving Trust for a voucher giving them £400 off the price of an A-rated boiler or a renewable heating system.

  • Merry Christmas and an Energy Efficient New Year

    Updated: 2009-12-23 00:20:50

  • 100th heat pump fitted, 100 more forecast

    Updated: 2009-12-22 00:00:00
    A County Durham-based firm has installed its 100th heat pump and forecasts fitting 100 more in 2010.

  • More business with snow business for heating engineers

    Updated: 2009-12-22 00:00:00
    Trade-only plumbing and heating supplier Plumbfix is coping with an increased demand for copper, gas boilers and other heating components as the UK is blasted by snow, ice and freezing temperatures.

  • ATC Newsletter

    Updated: 2009-12-14 19:58:05
    Now you can keep up with ATC via our newsletter.  We publish frequently about design for low income people, conferences, and Bottom of Pyramid (BoP) Economics. Thanks! Sign Up for ATC Newsletter! * required Email Address: * [...]

  • Local Wildlife

    Updated: 2009-11-02 20:25:14

  • The Latest and Greatest from the Lakehouse

    Updated: 2009-10-15 00:16:24
    It’s coming together!!! Unfortunately, I haven’t had much time for updates as it’s busy season at work so please be patient and hopefully I’ll get something up soon. For a quick update, the basement suite kitchen has been completed, including the 24 volt fridge, microwave, wood stove, and propane oven and cooktop. The photo [...]

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