Archive for September, 2008
Beijing 2008 Olympics SolarThe Beijing 2008 Olympics will be using an advanced solar system to heat the athletes showers.
Energy Tax CreditsA guide to understanding and utilizing energy tax credits. Make the most of your energy conscious purchases by knowing what qualifies for the tax credit.
Where does the U.S. get their oil from?Where does the U.S. […]
September 20th, 2008 | Posted in electric cost monitor | No Comments
Mayor Hickenlooper Adopts Denver’s Climate PlanDenver’s Climate Action Plan was officially adopted on October 24, 2007 following eight months of research by Denver’s Greenprint Council and five months of public feedback. Mayor Hickenlooper also signed Executive Order 123, which formally establishes the city’s sustainability policy. It includes Denver’s first municipal green building policy along with […]
September 19th, 2008 | Posted in power cost monitor | No Comments
Insulate and Seal Rebates Now AvailableInsulating and sealing your home helps reduce heating and cooling needs, which saves energy and money. But many of Denver’s older homes lack proper insulation. If you’re a homeowner of an existing home that needs retrofitting, rebates are now available to help with your installation costs. Learn more.
Find Cheap GasIf […]
September 18th, 2008 | Posted in electric cost monitor | No Comments
Grasspave2If you are want to revolutionize parking, concert arenas, or high erosion areas then you should consider the Grasspave2 parking system.
Keep it Clean, From Drain to StreamH2O Jo and Flo are spreading the word about water quality as part of Denver’s Wastewater Management Division’s Keep it Clean campaign. Their message this month is “pick up […]
September 17th, 2008 | Posted in power cost monitor | No Comments
Home energy saving tipsThese home energy tips will help you slash your energy bills and stop wasting electricity that costs a fortune.
Solar Power coming for PG&E Customers in CaliforniaAs the nation’s number one distributed solar utility, PG&E supports solar energy in a number of ways.
Mayor Hickenlooper on Sirius RadioLast Sunday, Mayor Hickenlooper was a guest […]
September 16th, 2008 | Posted in electric cost monitor | No Comments
Texas wind energy is growingI see that gas prices are going higher again, and I wonder at the lack of interest in energy alternatives by our country.
Big Green BusIt has been nicknamed the Big Green Bus. It is the product of the work of 12 Dartmouth students who are showing the the world that alternative […]
September 15th, 2008 | Posted in electric cost monitor | No Comments
Fuel AdditivesFuel additives are supplements that may be added to gasoline in an effort to improve the octane rating or inhibit corrosion.
Ethanol e85 mpgEthanol e85 actually reduces your mpg (miles per gallon), so is it worth getting a flex fuel vehicle?
Renewable energy from methaneRenewable energy on this farm is made from extracted methane in manure. […]
September 14th, 2008 | Posted in electric cost monitor | No Comments
Saturn Vue HybridThe Saturn Vue hybrid is going to be the first plug-in model on the hybrid SUV market. Read more here.
Clean Investment Budgets Reward Developing Countries for Early ActionClean investment budgets (CIBs) represent a simple idea with powerful implications. CIBs provide a measurable, reportable, and verifiable mechanism that rewards any developing country that takes […]
September 13th, 2008 | Posted in electric cost monitor | No Comments
Transportation by the Numbers
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With gas prices skyrocketing, public transit ridership is at an all time high. Instead of cutting back on public transportation services, we should be reforming our national transportation system to create more affordable travel options for the whole country.Check out our 10 Facts About Oil and Gas to learn more.
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September 12th, 2008 | Posted in power cost monitor | No Comments
Energy ConservationEnergy conservation is a manner of reducing energy quantity while still maintaining similiar output. It is important to get educated about conserving energy.
Cheap Energy Saving TipsEnergy saving tips should not cost you money. Check out how simple things can put money back in your pocket.
Current oil pricesCurrent oil prices are a hot topic. Find […]
September 11th, 2008 | Posted in electric cost monitor | No Comments