June 2012
35 posts
Controlling LED lights with your smartphone
By Charlie Osborne |
For those of us slightly too lazy to get out of bed to turn the lights off, help may soon be at hand.
Many of us, although few may admit it, keep our mobile phones within arm’s reach when we retire for the night — to my shame, I have… View Post shared via WordPress.com
Super-Sized Wind Turbines for Greener Electricity
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree Scientists have concluded that the larger the wind turbine, the greener the electricity it produces. Their report appears in ACS’ journal Environmental Science & Technology. This study… See on utilitytree.wordpress.com
LED Street Lighting Trial in 12 of World’s Largest... →
“This report clearly highlights that LEDs are ready to be scaled-up in towns and cities across the globe. We are now calling on Governments to remove policy obstacles and enable a rapid transition to low carbon lighting.
“All new public lighting – both street lighting and in public buildings – should be LED by 2015, with the aim of all public lighting being LED by 2020.
“We will be working to...
Drive For Innovation – Chevy Boosts 2013 Volt...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree Just as the winner of a 2012 Chevy Volt in our Drive for Innovation contest was announced, the automaker revealed changes for the 2013 version of the car that goes on sale in August. (But I don’t think winner Ted Yan will be feeling all that left out!) On the technology side, the major upgrade is increasing battery capacity from 16kW to 16.5kW, along with as...
Roll the Windows Up: Solar Powered Glass Coming...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree We’ve already seen cars with solar panels on the roof (Fisker Karma), but how about all of the windows acting as solar energy conductors? Join the conversation on Twitter http://goo.gl/EGEbU G+ http://goo.gl/abWxq Gravatar http://goo.gl/NKBrP And The UtilityTree Dailyhttp://paper.li/UtilityTreeInc/1337954555 See on technobuffalo.com
And The Happiest Country In The World Is...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree The New Economics Foundation (NEF) has released its latest Happy Planet Index (HPI), which ranks the happiest countries in the world. What do you think? Join the conversation on Facebook @ http://goo.gl/5H4YE Twitter http://goo.gl/EGEbU G+ http://goo.gl/abWxq and The UtilityTree Daily http://paper.li/UtilityTreeInc/1337954555 See on huffingtonpost.com
Honeycomb-Shaped ‘Beehive’ Solar Panels Could...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree Inspired by the complex structure of honeycomb, an startup called SolarOr has developed a clear solar panel that can act as windows in new buildings. What do you think? Join the conversation on Facebook @ http://goo.gl/5H4YE Twitter http://goo.gl/EGEbU G+ http://goo.gl/abWxq Gravatar http://goo.gl/NKBrP and The UtilityTree Daily...
SolarWindow, technology for electricity-producing...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree Solar Novus TodaySolarWindow, technology for electricity-producing glass, advancesAutoblog (blog)This could be way bigger than regenerative braking.A product that allows windows to use natural or artificial light to generate electricity got a.Advancing… Did you know that UtilityTree is now open in Washington DC’s “PEPCO DC” utility. Most...
Northwestern University Team Wins Energy... →
Inspiring some of the country’s best and brightest students to become the next generation of clean energy entrepreneurs is crucial to supporting an economy that is built to last,” said U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu. “The winning team from Northwestern University worked to build out a promising new materials technology, develop an effective business plan and sell the idea to potential investors,...
Nike Marries Performance, Sustainability for...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree Nike has unveiled the latest Nike Pro TurboSpeed collection, which the sportswear manufacturer hails not only as the swiftest track apparel to date but also the most sustainable. Join the conversation on Facebook @ http://goo.gl/5H4YE Twitter http://goo.gl/EGEbU G+ http://goo.gl/abWxq Gravatar http://goo.gl/NKBrP See on ecouterre.com
Nike Marries Performance, Sustainability for...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree Nike has unveiled the latest Nike Pro TurboSpeed collection, which the sportswear manufacturer hails not only as the swiftest track apparel to date but also the most sustainable. Join the conversation on Facebook @ http://goo.gl/5H4YE Twitter http://goo.gl/EGEbU G+ http://goo.gl/abWxq Gravatar http://goo.gl/NKBrP See on ecouterre.com
The UtilityTree Daily The UtilityTree Daily is...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree Welcome to UtilityTree Daily, UtilityTree Energy Company will be the nation’s leading competitive retail provider of cleaner energy and carbon offset solutions. Join the conversation on Facebook @ http://goo.gl/5H4YE Twitter http://goo.gl/EGEbU G+ http://goo.gl/abWxq Gravatar http://goo.gl/NKBrP See on paper.li
Using Drones To Stop The Mafia’s Illegal Dumping!...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree You don’t need to dig deep in the Italian countryside surrounding Naples to find trash, tons of it is illegally dumped everywhere, by businessmen looking to avoid costs or by the local Camorra mafia.But now NPR reports that the Italian government… Join the conversation on Facebook @ http://goo.gl/5H4YE Twitter http://goo.gl/EGEbU G+ http://goo.gl/abWxq...
Majority of LEED Homes Are Affordable →
It’s an award-winning design — Citation Award from the Santa Fe chapter of the AIA — that also captured LEED Platinumcertification with 88 points, a phenomenal feat given some of the challenges. Architect and builder Gabe Brown, Praxis Design/Build, was able to put a 1,700 square foot home on a 2,300 square-foot L-shaped lot, while still giving the owner a separate art studio, a gallery-like...
Congress’ $2 trillion dollar clean...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree Two trillion dollars is a lot of money. By: Nathanael Greene That’s how much experts expect the world’s economies will spend on clean, renewable energy between now and 2020. What do you think? Join the conversation on Facebook @ goo.gl/5H4YE Twitter http://goo.gl/EGEbU G+ http://goo.gl/abWxq Gravatar http://goo.gl/NKBrP The UtilityTree Daily...
Congress' $2 trillion dollar clean energy... →
Two trillion dollars is a lot of money.
That’s how much experts expect the world’s economies will spend on clean, renewable energy between now and 2020.
As an advocate for technologies such as wind and solar power, energy efficiency, and geothermal energy, I’m thrilled at the prospect of all that investment in clean, renewable power. After all, renewable energy has produced jobs by the tens of...
Chicago Joins President Obama’s Better...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree The Energy Department and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced on June 5 that Chicago, Illinois, is joining the Better Buildings Challenge, part of an initiative launched last year by […]… Join the conversation on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/UtilityTreeInc Tumblr http://goo.gl/f58ds Twitter http://goo.gl/EGEbU ...
Solar Flare Unleashed Highest-Energy Light Ever...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree The powerful March 7th, 2012 X5.4 class flare lit up the instrumentation on the Fermi Gamma-Ray Telescope becoming the brightest object in its field of view. The gamma rays peaked at 2 billion times the energy of visible light. See on space.com
Gallup Poll: 57 Percent Of Chinese Believe...
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Gallup has just released new poll results showing that a majority of Chinese citizens care more about cleaning up the environment than they do about growing the economy.
How about us in America how do you feel about Environmental Protection?
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New engine actually runs on 'liquid air'
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree Imagine that instead of having to pump fossil fuel-based gasoline into your boat or car, you could instead use “liquid air? How do you feel about that? Join the conversation on FB https://www.facebook.com/UtilityTreeInc Tumblr http://goo.gl/f58ds Twitter http://goo.gl/EGEbU G+ http://goo.gl/abWxq Gravatar http://goo.gl/NKBrP ; The...
Empire State Building becomes model for energy...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree The Empire State Building is being heralded as a standard for energy efficiency in commercial buildings after retrofits reduce energy consumption by 3… Join the conversation on FB https://www.facebook.com/UtilityTreeInc Tumblr http://goo.gl/f58ds Twitter http://goo.gl/EGEbU G+ http://goo.gl/abWxq Gravatar http://goo.gl/NKBrP The...
IBM helps New York City become solar energy leader...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree New York wants to make its solar energy technology smarter. IBM announced today an agreement with CUNY Ventures to use smart city technology in an effort to make solar energy technology smarter in New York City. Join the UtilityTree coversation on https://www.facebook.com/UtilityTreeInc Tumblr http://goo.gl/f58ds Twitter http://goo.gl/qB7vt ...
IBM helps New York City become solar energy leader...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree New York wants to make its solar energy technology smarter. IBM announced today an agreement with CUNY Ventures to use smart city technology in an effort to make solar energy technology smarter in New York City. Join the UtilityTree coversation on https://www.facebook.com/UtilityTreeInc Tumblr http://goo.gl/f58ds Twitter http://goo.gl/qB7vt ...
9 Celebs Who Are Crazy About Renewable Energy |...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree Thanks to their eco-friendly choices and outspoken environmental activism, the world is gradually becoming a cleaner, greener place. Join the UtilityTree on https://www.facebook.com/UtilityTreeInc Tumblr http://goo.gl/f58ds Twitter http://goo.gl/qB7vt G+ http://goo.gl/abWxq Gravatar http://goo.gl/NKBrP The...
CA Shared Solar Bill Would Mean 12,000 Jobs, $7.5...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree We released a new report yesterday shining light on how California legislation to expand access to rooftop solar and other renewables would create thousands of… Join the UtilityTree on https://www.facebook.com/UtilityTreeInc Tumblr http://goo.gl/f58ds Twitter http://goo.gl/qB7vt ...
Sculptural Solar Trees Spring Up at Charlotte’s...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree Charlotte, NC’s Discovery Place museum recently showed its commitment to clean energy with the installation of two beautiful bright red solar installations shaped like trees. Join the UtilityTree onhttps://www.facebook.com/UtilityTreeInc Tumblr http://goo.gl/f58ds Twitter http://goo.gl/qB7vt G+ http://goo.gl/abWxq ...
Mexico City powers up electric taxi service |...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree MEXICO CITY Is there an emissions-free future for Mexico City taxis? Green and white taxis pull up to their stand behind the capital’s towering cathedral. Then they plug in. A pilot program is testing the viability of zero-emissions electric taxi service in Mexico City, notorious for its choking traffic and cough-inducing smog. The city laid out 11 million pesos,...
Futuristic Solar-Powered Floating Resort - My...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree Solar Floating Resort is a design concept for a comfortable and adventurous eco-conscious getaway at sea by Italy-based industrial designer Michele Puzzolante…… Join the UtilityTree on https://www.facebook.com/UtilityTreeInc Tumblr http://goo.gl/f58ds Twitter http://goo.gl/qB7vt G+ http://goo.gl/abWxq Gravatar http://goo.gl/NKBrP The...
Exxon, Shell See U.S.-Led Gas Boom Boosting Global...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree Exxon Mobil Corp. , the world’s biggest energy company, and Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA) said a U.S.- led transformation of the natural-gas market will boost the global economy even as oil becomes more expensive. Join the UtilityTree on https://www.facebook.com/UtilityTreeInc Tumblr http://goo.gl/f58ds Twitter http://goo.gl/qB7vt G+ http://goo.gl/abWxq Gravatar...
Chevy Volt outsells Nissan Leaf, Prius Plug-in in...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree GM’s rechargeable model tripled its year-on-year sales in May, outselling both of its main competitors. Join the UtilityTree on https://www.facebook.com/UtilityTreeInc Tumblr http://goo.gl/f58ds Twitter http://goo.gl/qB7vt G+ http://goo.gl/abWxq Gravatar http://goo.gl/NKBrP The UtilityTreeDaily http://paper.li/UtilityTreeInc/1337954555 Please help us help our...
Sharp develops concentrator solar cell with...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree Sharp Corp has achieved the world’s highest solar cell conversion efficiency of 43.5% using a concentrator triple-junction compound solar cell.…… Join the UtilityTree conversation on FaceBook http://goo.gl/zx9yE See on japantoday.com
Solar Power On The Cheap For Maryland, D.C....
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree A new partnership between Clean Currents and SolarCity will remove the upfront costs of a solar rooftop generation for homeowners via a fixed-rate PPA.For Maryland, D.C. Homeowners. ~ Are we at the point of looking at the way we get our energy? Join the UtilityTree on FaceBook http://goo.gl/zx9yE Scoop-It http://goo.gl/GJwKXTumblr http://goo.gl/f58ds...
Stanford University launches new online courses...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree University to tutor students on alternative energy issues and technologies Alternative energy has become a popular subject recently, driven by concerns for the environment and sustainability. Join the UtilityTree Conversation on FaceBook http://goo.gl/zx9yE Twitter http://goo.gl/qB7vt UtilityTreeDaily http://paper.li/UtilityTreeInc/1337954555 Please help me help...
U.S. enjoys shale gas boom of enough fuel for...
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree America’s “unconventional” gas boom continues to amaze. Between 2005 and 2010 the country’s shale-gas industry, which produces natural gas from shale rock by bombarding it with water and chemicals in a technique known as hydraulic fracturing or “fracking,” grew by 45 per cent a year. As a proportion of America’s overall gas production, shale gas has increased...
Nest Thermostat Now Sold at Apple Store
See on Scoop.it - UtilityTree The smart thermostat from the guys who created the iPod will now be sold alongside it. See on treehugger.com
