Solar energy development in Central Oregon is really taking off. Not only is there a proposed solar energy farm in Christmas Valley (about 95 miles southeast of Bend, Oregon), but two new solar developments also are being considered just south of the Deschutes County line, in Klamath County. In all, there are as many as [...]
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Review “Lights Out is a fast paced, no-holds-barred account of what is wrong in our electricity sector and how we might get it back on track, written by someone who has been in the business long enough to know what he is writing about.” —Leonard Hyman, author of America’s Electric Utilities: Past, Present, and Future [...]
While I live in Oregon, I did not attend one of the state’s Universities. Still, I am bursting with pride about Oregon State Unversity scientists’ plan to create solar power in a bottle! Can you believe this? Solar power could be harnessed from bacteria in wastewater. It sounds like science fiction, but its true. That’s [...]
Whether you’re building a new house or have an existing one, “Basics of Energy Efficient Living” shares the principles behind energy efficient living. Have you ever wondered: What is R-value? How much energy could I get from my creek? Can I use alternative energy in the city? How much heat will it take to keep [...]
If you are interested in installing solar panels on your roof, there are a number of options. One of the most recent innovations are solar roof tiles. These look just like the real thing, but they help deliver clean, green solar energy to your home, without the need for bulky solar panels. These tiles are [...]
This up-to-date and comprehensive electronic book on two CD-ROMs presents an incredible, totally revised and greatly expanded collection of important documents and publications about solar energy, solar heating and lighting, solar concentrating technology, and photovoltaic (PV) solar power cells. Encyclopedic coverage of every practical aspect of solar power, heating, electricity, and research is thoroughly covered [...]
In a recent article from the Los Angeles Times, the possibility of solar-powered air conditioning was revealed. Or was it? Using energy from the sun to cool off is not exactly breaking news. In fact, solar attic fans, solar dog houses, solar panels on the new Toyota Prius…. all of these “inventions” already rely on [...]
The decision between solar panels or utility scale solar is not necessarily clear cut. Stated another way, does it make more sense for you to install solar panels on your own property – investing in the equipment yourself – or to support utilities’ efforts to build new solar farms that will diminish the amount of [...]
Review Dr. Reed’s book is an excellent resource for all managers facing the challenges of meeting greenhouse gas emissions reductions induced by the Kyoto Protocol. He walks you through how and why Kyoto came into force and what must be done to meet its complicated regulations. –Scott D. Storment, Senior Officer, North American Development Bank, [...]
What is the true cost of solar power? The answer to this question may determine whether or not you decide to install solar panels on your home or business. In fact, in the current economy, everyone is worried about investments, and whether they make sense long term. How does the cost of solar power factor [...]
