• Transmission Infrastructure and Collaboration

    Updated: 2011-02-28 05:01:00
    The most important renewable energy development in Nevada at this time has nothing to do with generating power. There is no underground steam or sunshine involved. No wind to harness. It's just 235 miles of cable stretching down the eastern third of our great state.

  • Advantages Of Gas Engines for Biomass-fueled Small Power Plants

    Updated: 2011-02-27 21:01:57
    Gas engines are a more economical and environmental friendly choice for low output power generation using gaseous fuels. This article describes the functioning of gas engines and looks at how gas engines score over gas turbines in the low output range. The effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce carbon footprint has led to giant stride...

  • Michigan M-Heal Students Prepare For Guatemala

    Updated: 2011-02-27 18:09:26
    University of Michigan M-Heal Biomedical Engineering students are on their way to Guatemala to work with local Doctors, Clinics and health professionals on a new stethoscope that connects rural clinics to regional hospitals.  The Enhanced Stethoscope uses the ubiquitous cell … Continue reading →

  • Energy company will move up to Honolulu's Pan Am buiding's penthouse

    Updated: 2011-02-25 18:36:00

  • GlassPoint greenhouse uses sun to pump more oil

    Updated: 2011-02-25 18:21:06
    Steam generated in a glass house by mirrors will be used for enhanced oil recovery in California, where steam is pumped underground to draw more from existing wells.

  • Florida Renewable Energy Tour finishes in Orlando on Saturday

    Updated: 2011-02-25 17:31:00
    The 2011 Florida Renewable Energy Tour has visited 9 cities so far in Florida, featuring daytime visits to solar and renewable energy facilities and evening Town Halls with local and state legislators.

  • European & US Renewable Energy Targets

    Updated: 2011-02-25 11:23:00
    Latest figures on the progress of renewable energy in the European Union have been revealed by the European Commission (EC). They show that the 2020 renewable energy policy goals are likely to be met and exceeded if EU member states fully implement their national renewable energy action plans and if financing instruments are improved.

  • Renewable Energy and the Smart Grid

    Updated: 2011-02-25 11:00:00
    Renewable energy may only produce about 4 percent of electricity worldwide, but producers rely on its predictability options for adding to the grid during peak hours. In order to develop a smarter grid, the grid must be operated as reliably and cost-effectively as possible. Advancements in wind and solar forecasting technology aim to make renewable energy reliability a reality.

  • Schneider Electric presents solar solutions at the Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo

    Updated: 2011-02-24 18:38:00
    Schneider Electric Renewable Energies Business is showcasing solar solutions at the Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America from March 8-10 in Tampa, Florida at Booth 901.

  • US Plans for Green Exports

    Updated: 2011-02-24 05:39:00
    When it comes to exporting green energy, talk tends to centre on whether or not the US can compete with China. But that has little bearing on the international business activity of California-based Greenhouse Holdings, which builds eco-friendly infrastructure.

  • Virtual Net Metering

    Updated: 2011-02-24 05:16:00
    Historically, if someone wanted to install a grid-tied solar system but lacked a suitable site, they were left with few, if any, options. Electric customers such as apartment building tenants or homeowners with shaded roofs were not eligible or apt for net metering tariffs, which otherwise would have allowed them to offset their normal electricity usage with the output of a solar system.

  • Passivhaus approve MVHR system

    Updated: 2011-02-24 00:00:00
    The Duplexvent DV150SE from Airflow has been awarded Passivhaus approval.

  • JS Air Curtains goes to great lengths

    Updated: 2011-02-24 00:00:00
    JS Air Curtains has supplied and installed a 7.4 m long stainless steel Rund air curtain system for a recent refurbishment in central London.

  • Investors Need to Account for Resource Scarcity

    Updated: 2011-02-23 21:10:00
    The 2008 financial crisis stemmed from the false assumption that housing prices would always go up. It took a simple look at the underlying shoddy mortgages to realize how delusional that assumption was. But only a handful of investors saw the scope of the problem before it got too big to fix.

  • Taiwan Initiates Energy Transition

    Updated: 2011-02-23 05:28:00
    Taiwan is set to blaze a trail in renewables development with its major policy initiatives that are designed to at last exploit the country's extensive renewable resources.

  • Unirac Selected by Westwood Professional Services for 600kW Minneapolis Convention Center Solar Project

    Updated: 2011-02-22 21:23:00
    Unirac, Inc., North America's leading provider of infrastructure for solar power systems, today announced that it was selected by Westwood Professional Services (Westwood) to supply an ISYS Roof Mount (IRM) custom racking solution for the recently completed 600kw solar array atop the Minneapolis Convention Center. The array consists of 2,613 PV modules that produce approximately 750 MWh of electricity per year. This system is one of the largest PV solar installations in the upper Midwest as well as one of the largest commercial rooftop systems to feature a 30-degree tilt.

  • Still Renewable, Still Paying Good Dividends

    Updated: 2011-02-22 05:35:00
    Income investors can also invest in clean energy.

  • Space Air launch new look website

    Updated: 2011-02-22 00:00:00
    Space Airconditioning plc, has re-launched online with a new site designed to be easier to read and navigate. The site contains information about Daikin's heat recovery ventilation VAM units, details of the Part F building regulations and explains why ventilation is necessary.

  • Why a Best-Selling Energy Author Is Giving Away His Book for Free

    Updated: 2011-02-19 04:29:00
    When Renewable Energy – Facts and Fantasies was published in 2010, it skyrocketed to the top of Amazon.com's charts in both the "energy" and "engineering" categories – a clear hit as a #1 best-seller. Now, just a couple of months later, author Craig Shields is offering an electronic copy of the book -- to anyone -- for free. Why?

  • Cofiring Biomass - What to Look For

    Updated: 2011-02-19 01:51:55
    Cofiring Biomass in a coal fired boiler is like a cart drawn by a horse and a mule. What are the advantages? What to look for when cofiring biomass? Read on ... It took millions of years for decaying organic matter to form into coal. Biomass on the other hand is organic matter that is only a few days old. The composition and characteristics...

  • Trojan Battery sponsors NABCEP certification & knowledge assessment programs for Renewable Energy Professionals

    Updated: 2011-02-17 19:43:00

  • The Green Jobs Policy Colorado Needs

    Updated: 2011-02-17 00:59:00
    Should small renewable energy producers get the same deal as big corporate energy producers? The Clean Local Energy/Feed-in Tariff (FiT) policy is designed to do just that by insuring a fair financial return to investors in local, decentralized rooftop PV, wind and other renewable energy.

  • US Republicans Propose "Inexplicable" Cuts to Renewable Energy

    Updated: 2011-02-17 00:44:00
    The Republican House Majority has begun their opening salvo on budget cutting. And if done honestly and equitably, I would have nothing to write about. But here's the recent proposal of cuts in the proposed FY'2011 Budget Continuing Resolution (CR) for the US Department of Energy:

  • Sharp Solar opens Renewable Energy Academy

    Updated: 2011-02-17 00:00:00
    The brand new academy will train 25 to 50 people a month, from electricians to roofers. Training up the workforce to meet the expected growing demand for solar panel installation, and giving professionals a chance to change career and move into the renewable energy sector.

  • Low Energy Nuclear Reaction or Cold Fusion at Room Temperature

    Updated: 2011-02-16 15:09:20
    How cold fusion process can be triggered or replicated is the big question. Production of energy without production of radioactive waste and radioactivity at room temperature looks like a dream. If the claims are verified we may be able to provide a small cold fusion generator for every home. Introduction Urgent need of alternative sources of energ...

  • New commercial director at Greenwood Air Management

    Updated: 2011-02-16 00:00:00
    Greenwood Air Management has appointed Ian Weakford as its new commercial director.

  • Jim Gale appointed group MD at Weatherite

    Updated: 2011-02-16 00:00:00
    Weatherite Group has announced the appointment of Jim Gale to the newly created position of group managing director.

  • Wall Blowers Optimization in Boilers

    Updated: 2011-02-15 16:12:31
    There are many methods used for optimization of wall blower operation in boiler furnace, like the manual method, heat flux measurement method, and the automated method. The manual method is discussed as this will bring out the philosophy involved in optimizing wall blower operation. Wall blowers are provided in boilers to clean the furnace wall dep...

  • Stopping Air Handler Sweating

    Updated: 2011-02-14 22:51:25
    Is the water due to the air handler sweating destroying your crawl space floor or discoloring your concrete? Here are a few DIY tips to look for before you call the technician. For stopping air handler sweating successfully, the first thing you have to do is to find out the correct source of the sweating- I mean the component due to which it is...

  • How to build an eco-friendly home

    Updated: 2011-02-14 18:20:22
    Hello everybody. I wanted to write a blog entry about a personal project I’ve been working on that I ...

  • Principles of the Vapor Compression Refrigeration System

    Updated: 2011-02-09 02:58:59
    The vapor compression cycle is widely used in refrigeration systems, including refrigerators, refrigeration air conditioning, freezers, and auto air conditioners. R22 and R12 refrigerant are the most commonly used, but are being phased out due to effects on the ozone layer. Introduction to Refrigeration Systems In very basic terms, refrigeration sy...

  • Steam Blowing of Power Station Pipelines - Why and How

    Updated: 2011-02-04 13:29:34
    Steam blowing allows power station boilers and pipelines to ensure that during normal operation no adhering material in the superheaters, reheaters, and steam pipelines will become dislodged, reach the turbine blades, and damage them. Puffing and continuous methods are mainly used for steam blowing. Why steaming blowing is done The steam blowing op...

  • Using Coal Petrography for Combustion Problem Solving

    Updated: 2011-02-04 07:43:08
    Petrographic analysis can give useful information about the combustion of pulverized coal. Petrographic analysis of coal has been used to evaluate the efficiency of a pulverized coal fired boiler since 1968. What is Coal Petrography The discipline wherein coal is studied as a rock consisting principally of macerals is called coal petrology (Petro: ...

  • Coal Burner Wear during Operation - Why and How

    Updated: 2011-02-04 07:30:39
    Fossil fuel is the main source of energy for steam power plants. Coal is the major fuel with inorganics varying widely. Coal burners are subjected to wear due to this during operation. Coal is the prime fuel for power generation across the globe. More than fifty percent of electricity is produced by coal. Coal has in it organic material, an inorgan...

  • Hydronic Heat vs Ducted Heat - Which is More Efficient?

    Updated: 2011-02-01 06:48:19
    Are hydronic heat systems more effective than conventional ducted heat? The answer to this question is a resounding maybe. There are several factors to consider, the question of which system is better ultimately may come down to personal preference. Hydronic distribution and ducted heat distribution are two of the most common types of heating s...

  • 5 Ways to Creatively Save (Energy)

    Updated: 2011-01-26 22:33:49
    This guest post is written by Leon Harris of Southern States. If you would like to write a guest post for this site, then please visit guidelines and suggestions for guest posts at Ez DIY Electricity. There’s no denying that we’re wasteful when it comes to energy. We’ve gotten so used to having it on [...]Advertisement

  • Recent Appropriate Technology Talk

    Updated: 2011-01-05 21:09:48
    Here are some of the comments we received from our recent presentation at the Great Lakes Bioneers Conference: “What they are doing is wonderful!  Very pleased to know about it” “The presenter was so passionate and had such amazing ideas … Continue reading →

  • A Look at 2011 at ATC

    Updated: 2011-01-03 14:58:13
    2011 will be a busy year at ATC. We are currently working on redesigning our solar lighting systems for rural off-grid homes + designing a light with a built in solar panel that can be taken outside to charge in … Continue reading →

  • ATC – Supporting Our Partners

    Updated: 2010-12-15 14:56:37
    We just secured a Rotary Foundation Grant in partnership with the Guatemala Sur Rotary Club.  The project is to install solar photovoltaic panels on a trade school in Santa Cruz la Laguna, Guatemala.  We will be working once again with … Continue reading →

  • Biomedical Update

    Updated: 2010-12-12 20:56:23
    ATC is now working with two groups of students from the University of Michigan M-Heal group.  We recently featured our trip to Nicaragua with M-Heal to start work in infant and maternal health care. The Nicaragua team is designing a … Continue reading →

  • Fossil and Biomass Fueled Power Plants - Steam Turbine Auxiliaries

    Updated: 2010-12-04 22:05:53
    Steam turbines are one of the major drivers of power generators in today’s power plants. There are several types of turbines and a number of mechanical arrangements to obtain maximum efficiency and output. The auxiliaries however are very similar, performing equally important tasks in their systems. Steam Turbine Auxiliaries Introduction In t...

  • Extreme stone and tile mason

    Updated: 2010-11-27 00:45:22
    Scott, our stone and tile mason just happens to also be an exteme mountain biker. This picture was taken of him near our property off the boat launch access to the lake.  We think he did an ‘EXTREME’ly good job of our fireplace as well.

  • Many ways to conserve in a household

    Updated: 2010-11-27 00:14:19
          I installed several timers to mitigate phantom loads. For example, the microwave has a clock which is a phantom load, which we don’t want to run 24/7. Therefore, in order to power the microwaves, the dial must be turned on. Once turned on, everything works as normal until the timer runs out. [...]

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