Renewable Energy Handbook

When I saw the Renewable Energy Handbook by William Kemp for sale in the OpenSky store I was a bit skeptical of its value.  This is due entirely to my experience with a “free” book called Green Millionaire which has the sole purpose of taking people’s money by offering the most basic of “green” tips … continue reading

Steorn Orbo Free Energy Delusion

I like writing about free energy because the idea of it is thrilling. It’s like a money tree, fountain of youth, or a fridge that never runs out of beer. But I’m not the only one who would love to see a free energy products, everyone in the world wants to … continue reading

Sunfish Solar Panels Revolutionizing Residential Solar

If the Sunfish solar panels are the real deal, then the residential solar industry is in for a nice surprise.  The Sunfish is a solar panel that plugs right in to an existing electrical outlet, eliminating need for an expensive inverter or battery system!  The product is slated for released in 2011.  The product is … continue reading

Portable Power: Electricity on the go

Portable Power

When the next big asteroid or terrorist attack brings down the electric grid….wait…let me start this on a slightly more positive note: When a little winter snowstorm occurs and you lose your power or you go camping and you don’t have access to the electricity grid (ahhh, much nicer) then you will need … continue reading

U.S. university wins European Solar Home contest!

Earlier this week a team from Virginia Tech, with their Lumenhaus entry, took home first place in the first ever Solar Decathlon Europe contest held in Madrid, Spain .  The University of Florida took home 8th place.  The majority of the contestants were from schools in Europe.  The Solar Decathlon is usually held in the … continue reading

The Dirty Truth behind Fossil Fuel Production

Unsustainable Fossil Fuel Meeting

The documentary “Gasland” first aired on HBO on June 21, just weeks after the worst oil spill in the history of the United States.  I’ll warn you: watching it will infuriate you…that is if you care about individual human beings over the  profit of the fossil fuel industry.  Basically, the documentary … continue reading

Solar Financing Options with No Upfront Costs

The following is most of a press release I received yesterday regarding a solar financing method for residential consumers.  In short, the press release is about a solar financing option where a company (in this case SunRun) installs solar pv panels on your roof and they pay the majority (or all) of the upfront installation … continue reading

Embrace a Clean Energy Future

Embrace Clean Energy

In Obama’s address to the nation last night regarding the Gulf Oil Spill he stated:

We cannot consign our children to this future.  The tragedy unfolding on our coast is the most painful and powerful reminder yet that the time to embrace a clean energy future is now.  Now is the … continue reading