Energy crisis in US
May 26th, 2011
America has been struggling against the increasing energy prices. It is thought that this energy crisis is being faced since the United States government got involved in energy policy. The democrats w…
Cap & Trade 101
October 28th, 2009
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The fact that you’re reading this blog at all tells me that you’re probably at least a little familiar with Cap & Trade. But just in case you have problems explaining it to othe…
Not Even Ships Are Spared
March 30th, 2007
The US House of Representative have just approved a legislation that will cut the polluting emissions from diesel-powered ships. The new House bill will put the US coast guard and the Environmental Pr…
Governor Schwarzenegger Sets Sights on Climate Change
August 8th, 2006
I am pleased to report that even Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has set his sights on global warming. It maybe the "bandwagon" effect but I would like to think that the governor had realized…
Interactive Mapping of Alternative Fuel Stations across the US
June 28th, 2006
Hi,
I am writing to let persons interested in Alternative fuels know that MapMuse has recently introduced interactive mapping of biodiesel fuel stations and ethanol 85 fuel stations across the US. Th…
The Ultimate Deadly Living System
June 26th, 2006
When it comes to a living system the nuclear submarine is the pinnacle of technology. In a strong sense any nuclear submarine mimics a living system. I.e. the submarine must provide energy to accompli…
DOE Funds States Efficiency Efforts
June 20th, 2006
Press Release: Secretary Bodman Announces $34.6 Million to Fund State Energy Efficiency Priorities Across the Country & Touts Strong Economic Growth
STORRS, CT – Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bod…
NMSU researcher developing nanotech stealth coatings for aircraft
June 13th, 2006
Physicist Seamus "Shay" Curran, head of the nanotechnology program at New Mexico State University along with collaborates from Wake Forest University and the University of Florida are develo…
EIA Energy Cost per State
June 10th, 2006
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) the table below shows energy consumption and cost broken down per state decsending from highest to lowest:
State – Consumers – Monthly Con…
power grid, important?
June 4th, 2006
What happens when a portion of the power grid takes a strike? Well one of the consequences is a Blackout. Please note that blackouts differ from brownouts. Blackouts are High Impact Low Probability (H…