Archive for October, 2008

New Conservation Incentives for Private Forest Owners

Ethanol e85 mpgEthanol e85 actually reduces your mpg (miles per gallon), so is it worth getting a flex fuel vehicle?

Photovoltaic solar energyDuPont is building a $50 million photovoltaic solar energy facility to meet the high demand for photovoltaic solar energy materials.

Toyota Camry HybridThe Toyota Camry hybrid sets a standard for hybrid cars everywhere. Read our […]

More Straws in an Increasingly Small Milkshake

More Straws in an Increasingly Small MilkshakeGas prices are high. At certain political rallies this election season an angry mob has been heard chanting, “Drill, baby, drill! Drill, baby, drill!” Politicians and lobbyists are telling us that we need to ramp up domestic drilling in order to reduce gas prices and lessen our dependence on […]

Solar parking meters

Solar electric power to get more affordableThis solar technology will make solar power competitive with conventional electricity, but when will the average person get it?

Solar parking metersBoston will soon be installing solar parking meters in the city. Solar energy will power these credit card processing meters.

Press Release: New Report Calls on NYC Dept. of Education […]

Home heating oil prices

Mayor Hickenlooper on Sirius RadioLast Sunday, Mayor Hickenlooper was a guest on Meet the Planet, a national radio talk show on Sirius satellite radio (channel 114 LIME). He discussed Greenprint Denver’s current and long-range goals with co-host Jenny Griffin on “Earth Warrior” Doug Ivey’s educational program, which aims to improve awareness about environmental issues and […]

EnergyRefuge.com moves its offices

EnergyRefuge.com moves its officesEnergyRefuge.com - Alternative energy company moves its headquarters.

Solar shinglesSolar shingles are an incredible breakthrough in the solar energy market. They appear to be regular shingles but they contain thin film photovoltaic cells which harness solar power.

Press Release: NEW CALIFORNIA TOXIC DIESEL POLLUTION REGULATIONS PRAISED BY LEADING GREEN GROUP 
For Immediate Release
Contact: Jesus Mena, […]

Solar battery charger

Sustainable global environmentA sustainable global environment is a reality, but why are we not making moves to accomplish it?.

Solar battery chargerSolar battery chargers are in high demand because they are inexpensive and provide solar battery charging no matter where you go.

Solar powered wi-fiThrough solar powered wi-fi, Green Wi-Fi is trying to bring Internet access to […]

Wind powered zamboni

Solar technology in AustraliaSolar power is not new to Australia, but the incredible solar technology used to power satellites in orbit is not.

Ecuadors New Constitution First to Guarantee Rights to NatureRio Tiputini in Amazonian Ecuador On Sunday the citizens of Ecuador voted to adopt a new constitution.

Mayor Hickenlooper on Colorado Matters

VW Golf Twin Drive Plug-In Hybrid DieselVolkswagen announced the Golf Twin Drive Concept, a step toward a diesel plug-in hybrid. Jalopnik.com reports that the concept car runs in electric-only mode up to 30 miles, using an electric motor that makes 82 hp. In addition, there’s a 2.0 liter 122 hp turbodiesel. The two engines combine […]

Greenprint Denver Council Releases Report

Renewable energy from methaneRenewable energy on this farm is made from extracted methane in manure. and is enough to power 300 - 400 homes in Vermont.

How wind turbines workFind out how wind turbines work and see why wind is such a fast growing source of alternative energy.

Press Release: New Study Offers Viable Solution to OverfishingContact: […]

The Great Warming

Home energy saving tipsThese home energy tips will help you slash your energy bills and stop wasting electricity that costs a fortune.

The Great WarmingThe Great Warming is a moving documentary film about global warming that urges action on climate change and ecological issues.