• Europe Tops its Renewables Targets

    Updated: 2010-09-30 05:00:00
    EU objectives for this year set out in a 1997 white paper have consistently been overhauled, with 16 GW of PV over target by five times, 1 GW of geothermal heat by three times, and 75 GW of wind by 80%, says EREC.

  • Smokey The Bear And Renewable Energy

    Updated: 2010-09-30 05:00:00
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  • Governator to utilities: Invest in energy storage … maybe

    Updated: 2010-09-30 05:00:00
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  • Critigen Joins the Meridian Systems Consulting Partner Network

    Updated: 2010-09-29 05:00:00
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  • DOE: Grid storage works, costs a 'red herring'

    Updated: 2010-09-28 17:13:01
    Without energy storage, the grid cannot handle high penetrations of solar and wind, says the DOE's storage research program director.

  • Hybrid solar system for heat and electricity funded

    Updated: 2010-09-28 08:16:39
    PVT Solar receives $13.7 million to expand sales of its combination solar system which generates electricity and harvests the heat from the panels.

  • Clean Energy Patents at New High in 2d Quarter- Clean Energy Patent Growth Index

    Updated: 2010-09-28 05:00:00
    Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. is pleased to announce results for the first quarter of 2010 for the Clean Energy Patent Growth Index (CEPGI) by the firm's Cleantech Group.

  • Energy Storage takes on the Variability Conundrum

    Updated: 2010-09-28 05:00:00
    The Holy Grail, the final piece in the renewable energy jigsaw, an unnecessary luxury - energy storage has been described as all of these in relation to large-scale renewables' penetration.

  • Darken Your Sunglasses: Emerging Markets May Drive an Even Brighter Future for Renewable Energy

    Updated: 2010-09-28 05:00:00
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  • Total Home expands staff

    Updated: 2010-09-28 01:00:00
    Leading specialist in central vacuum systems, heat recovery ventilation and air source heat pumps, Total Home Environment, has made a number of key appointments.

  • Renewables Continue Remarkable Growth

    Updated: 2010-09-27 05:00:00
    By 2010, renewable energy had reached a clear tipping point in the context of global energy supply, concludes the 'Renewables 2010 Global Status Report'. With renewables comprising fully one quarter of global power capacity from all sources and delivering 18% of global electricity supply in 2009, the latest release of the definitive assessment of the state of the global renewable energy industry from the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21) details the current status and key trends of global markets, investment, industry and policies related to renewable energy.

  • The US - Will It Take the Necessary Steps to Be a Renewable Energy Leader

    Updated: 2010-09-27 05:00:00
    The Holy Grail, the final piece in the renewable energy jigsaw, an unnecessary luxury - energy storage has been described as all of these in relation to large-scale renewables' penetration.

  • Boiler Water and Conductivity

    Updated: 2010-09-27 03:06:05
    Conductivity increase has been one of the prime tools for boiler operators to suspect condenser tube leakage and take corrective action. Conductivity at various locations in the plant has to be within specified limits. Allowing condenser leaks for long causes hydrogen embrittlement of furnace tubes. Feed water and boiler water need monitoring as an...

  • Low E-Glass Window Panes

    Updated: 2010-09-27 01:23:25
    Low emissivity glass helps to keep your warmth in in winter and the heat out in summer. Although there has been a distinct cost disadvantage with these products, this is lessening now due to mass production. Will your next set of windows be made with low-e glass? Read this to find out. Using Low-E Glass to Reduce Solar Heating Low-e glass is a ...

  • Low Steam Pressure in Boiler

    Updated: 2010-09-25 15:31:30
    Operation of boiler with low steam pressure makes power generation less competitive. Steam enthalpy depends on both pressure and temperature. It is the heat energy which is converted to mechanical energy in the turbine, so low pressure of steam reduces the work done by the turbine and load. Steam pressure and temperature are the key parameters of p...

  • Water Quality in High Pressure Boilers

    Updated: 2010-09-24 23:12:38
    Process for water treatment is decided dependent on the source of water of the power plant and its quality. The levels of water quality to be maintained depend upon the drum operating pressure. Boilers operating near and above critical pressure require ultra pure water with oxygenated treatment. The main objectives of chemical level control of a wa...

  • Difference between Tower Types and Two Pass Boilers

    Updated: 2010-09-24 21:35:28
    Many types of designs are available for boiler designers to choose. The tower type is one such option adopted for highly erosive high ash coal. Two pass boilers of close coupled and divided second pass are also used by boiler designers. For a closer look into this please read through. The majority of boiler installations the world over are of the t...

  • Poor Oil Gun Performance in Boilers

    Updated: 2010-09-24 18:23:29
    Oil gun performance can be affected by factors like design, fuel, air distribution, etc. Coal fired boilers have oil guns for start-up and warm-up requirements. Oil fired boilers use them for start-up, warm-up, and load carrying. Oil guns are in coal and oil fired boilers. In coal fired boilers the oil guns are used for start-up and warm-up purpose...

  • "Down on the Farm" Solar Tour Provides Cost-Cutting Ideas for Energy-Hungry Chicken Houses, Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Homes

    Updated: 2010-09-24 05:00:00
    Mississippi is helping build momentum to make the 2010 American Solar Energy Society (ASES) National Solar Tour the most successful grassroots solar event in history. The more than 650 tours featured in this year's tour is nearly triple the number of tours featured in 2009, and more communities continue to join the movement each week.

  • New heating system keeps priceless treasures warm and dry

    Updated: 2010-09-24 01:00:00
    Harrow, London-based mechanical services contractor G & D Higgins has marked its 20th year in business by completing a major boiler replacement and heating system upgrade at The British Library, St Pancras, a complex project that turned out to be a text book operation.

  • marcus evans Electric Energy Storage Conference Set for January 12-13, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ

    Updated: 2010-09-23 05:00:00
    marcus evans, a conference production company, will host the Electric Energy Storage Conference, January 12-13, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. More than 16 industry experts will provide insights on best practices for energy storage, share results of research and design projects and explain how to integrate storage into their renewable portfolio and overall portfolio.

  • Mid-term Elections and Discussion of a Federal Renewable Portfolio Standard

    Updated: 2010-09-23 05:00:00
    marcus evans, a conference production company, will host the Electric Energy Storage Conference, January 12-13, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. More than 16 industry experts will provide insights on best practices for energy storage, share results of research and design projects and explain how to integrate storage into their renewable portfolio and overall portfolio.

  • It's about M-O-N-E-Y, Mr. Friedman

    Updated: 2010-09-23 05:00:00
    marcus evans, a conference production company, will host the Electric Energy Storage Conference, January 12-13, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. More than 16 industry experts will provide insights on best practices for energy storage, share results of research and design projects and explain how to integrate storage into their renewable portfolio and overall portfolio.

  • Schneider Electric to present new product line at Solar Power International

    Updated: 2010-09-22 05:00:00
    Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, is exhibiting at Solar Power International in Booth 1211 to showcase our Renewable Energy Solutions and launch a new product offering. Media are invited to a press conference for an in-depth introduction to the new product line and to Schneider Electric's renewable energy solutions.

  • 7th SouthEast European EE & RES Congress & Exhibition Presented at Nis

    Updated: 2010-09-22 05:00:00
    The organisers of the 7th International Congress and Exhibition on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for South East Europe (13-15 April 2011, Sofia) have made a presentation of this important for the Balkan Region event on 17 Sept. during Energy Management Forum in Serbia.

  • RES Part XIV: The Return of the Mandate

    Updated: 2010-09-22 05:00:00
    It's back and, well, not really better than ever. But at least it's back.

  • Global Foundation Supports Renewable Energy in Florida

    Updated: 2010-09-21 05:00:00
    The Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy (FARE) announced today a one-time matching grant commitment from a global philanthropic organization with the objective of advancing a renewable energy marketplace in Florida based on widespread, distributed generation of renewable energy. Starting this week, the foundation has committed to match corporate and individual contributions and donations received by FARE.

  • Baxi Commercial donates boilers to Leeds homeless charity

    Updated: 2010-09-21 01:00:00
    Baxi Commercial Division has donated two Potterton Commercial high efficiency condensing boilers for the recent redevelopment of St. Georges Crypt, one of the UK's foremost homeless charities.

  • Over 300 top executives expected at TIREC 2010

    Updated: 2010-09-20 05:00:00
    TIREC Organisers are expecting a high profile audience of 300+ senior executives to attend the 4 congresses, 2 training courses, receptions and awards ceremony and dinner.

  • What are the types of HRSG's?

    Updated: 2010-09-20 01:31:25
    Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG's) are a critical part of a Combined Cycle Power Plant. As with any other product or process, there are different types. Here we take a look at the different types. The main application of the (Heat Recovery Steam Generators) HRSG is in Combined Cycle power plants. In these plants the power generatio...

  • Power Plant Emissions - Major Gaseous Emissions

    Updated: 2010-09-19 17:53:30
    A major portion of harmful emissions from thermal power plants are emitted in gaseous form. This article contains a brief explanation of the formation and statutory limits of these emissions. Carbon Monoxide - CO CO is a poisonous gas and is harmful to life. Carbon monoxide is formed due to the incomplete combustion fuels such as coal. Modern coal ...

  • Seeing China's Push for Clean Energy Up Close: My Visit to Trina Solar

    Updated: 2010-09-17 05:00:00
    TIREC Organisers are expecting a high profile audience of 300+ senior executives to attend the 4 congresses, 2 training courses, receptions and awards ceremony and dinner.

  • Financing Renewable Energy

    Updated: 2010-09-17 05:00:00
    TIREC Organisers are expecting a high profile audience of 300+ senior executives to attend the 4 congresses, 2 training courses, receptions and awards ceremony and dinner.

  • Make Electric Power in Your Basement?

    Updated: 2010-09-08 21:34:41
    Make Electric Power in Your Basement? Solar is great if you have a good roof. But what if you don't? Why not make kilowatt-hours in your basement? Small residential Combined Heat & Power (CH&P) boilers that run on natural gas can effectively cut the greenhouse gas emissions in ...

  • Volume 45, Number 6, April 2004

    Updated: 2010-09-08 21:34:38
    Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 45, Number 6, April 2004. Loaded on 2004-01-17

  • Volume 45, Number 5, March 2004

    Updated: 2010-09-08 21:34:38
    Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 45, Number 5, March 2004. Loaded on 2003-12-13

  • Volume 44, Number 20, December 2003

    Updated: 2010-09-08 21:34:32
    Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 44, Number 20, December 2003. Loaded on 2003-08-23

  • Volume 44, Number 19, November 2003

    Updated: 2010-09-08 21:34:32
    Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 44, Number 19, November 2003. Loaded on 2003-08-02

  • Volume 44, Number 17, October 2003

    Updated: 2010-09-08 21:34:31
    Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 44, Number 17, October 2003. Loaded on 2003-06-28

  • Volume 44, Number 16, September 2003

    Updated: 2010-09-08 21:34:30
    Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 44, Number 16, September 2003. Loaded on 2003-05-17

  • Volume 44, Number 15, September 2003

    Updated: 2010-09-08 21:34:30
    Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 44, Number 15, September 2003. Loaded on 2003-05-17

  • Dimplex North America Recalls Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

    Updated: 2010-07-05 18:17:07
    On March 16, 2010 Dimplex North America, of Ontario, Canada recalled approximately 700,000 remote control kits for electric fireplaces and stoves. The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard. Dimplex has received about 5,000 reports of the plug-in wall units overheating including 19 reports of damage beyond the remote control [...]Advertisement

  • Enjoying an evening by the Fire with Norman

    Updated: 2010-06-22 23:56:37
    The faux slate you see on the wall is a Canadian product called EasyRock which is 100% inert, non-toxic, non-gaseous and odour free. This product has an insulation value of R-5.7 and the surfact of it is fire retardant. It attaches easily to wood, brick or concrete and was very easy to install by ourselves. [...]

  • Bedding and Backsplash complete the Suite

    Updated: 2010-06-22 23:48:17
    We salvaged some distressed pine bedroom furniture from a 5-star hotel in Whistler that was being updated. This included headboards, dressers, nightstands and hope chests which will be used in all of the bedrooms.  Note the propane wall heater which can be used as back-up heating in the winter months. It is a Longvie model [...]

  • Landscaping with Indigenous Seedlings

    Updated: 2010-06-22 23:09:57
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  • Reclaimed Fir Wood Floors

    Updated: 2010-06-22 22:45:59
    We chose to go with reclaimed fir wood flooring supplied by TJ at www.simplymantels.ca Roman Leppert at www.ashardwood.com installed the flooring. The railings were installed by Tyler at Advanced Aluminum Railings and Design Inc. in Burnaby. Click on images to enlarge.

  • Last Two Solar Panels Added

    Updated: 2010-06-22 22:08:27

  • Ceiling fan helps circulate warm air

    Updated: 2010-06-22 21:58:27
    The Cyclone 24 volt ceiling fan (9.5 watts at full on…less when operating on lower speeds) along with a 24 volt dimmer switch was purchased form Kent at www.webstersolar.ca in Burnaby. This fan is positioned at the end of the hall in the basement suite. The Chalet 1800 free-standing wood burning stove in the great [...]

  • Power to the People

    Updated: 2010-06-22 01:04:10
    We installed a reconditioned 7.5KW Koehler propane generator supplied by Ron at www.power-west.com in Richmond, BC. The inverter and generator start in the basement mechanical room were supplied by Ralph at ralph@westcoastsolar.ca along with the photovoltaic solar panels. The Sun Frost 24 volt fridge www.sunfrost.com supplied by Lorne Bradley (Bradley Brothers) at Seymore Arm, BC. [...]

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