Green Jobs and the Government

Green Jobs and the Government

By enviro on March 10, 2010

The US government is really supporting energy efficiency and green jobs. Good science and technological ideas are getting the green light. For example, the Patent and Trade office (part of the Department of Commerce) is working on the Green Technology Pilot Program that will streamline the patent process for green technology, i.e., [...]

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Nuclear Power is Part of Clean Energy Economy and Creates Jobs

By enviro on February 26, 2010

Nuclear power is really the only source of power that can replace fossil fuels to meet demand in our modern economy and create jobs. Alternative energy sources are not efficient enough to meet demand. While solar, wind, hydro, geothermal are all good additions to the overall energy supply mix, nuclear is kings when [...]

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Jobs Bill HR 2847 SA 3310

Jobs Bill HR 2847 SA 3310

By enviro on February 23, 2010

The Jobs Bill that just passed the Senate filibuster is good for transportation jobs and other hiring in the private sector but doesn’t specify green job targets like the Stimulus Bill did. However, things are opening up in this sector if you look for jobs that have always been environmental but don’t necessarily fall [...]

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Global Warming is not the Main Problem with Fossil Fuel Use

Global Warming is not the Main Problem with Fossil Fuel Use

By enviro on February 13, 2010

Abundant snowfall in the mid-Atlantic and questionable climate change data has led to a lot of chatter about the validity of global warming. Instead of stepping into the controversy about whether global temperatures are increasing, why not take a look at the verifiable dangers of fossil fuels? Recently, Forbes released a list of [...]

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With unemployment so high where are all those green jobs?

With unemployment so high where are all those green jobs?

By enviro on February 5, 2010

According to Navigant Consulting, up to 274,000 jobs will be created when the US requires utilities to produce 25% of their electricity from renewable sources (wind, hydro, solar). I wonder. NJ has the most stringent renewable energy requirement (30% of NJ’s electricity has to come from renewable sources) but there is no information [...]

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Trash to Gas to Electricity

Trash to Gas to Electricity

By enviro on January 14, 2010

Forget about EPA and government regulations. It just makes good business sense to implement innovative ways to improve waste management. Waste Management Inc. is taking the lead on this effort by converting landfill methane gas into usable natural gas to power utility electricity plants across the nation. Waste Management is producing domestic [...]

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Nuclear Power Will Be A Great Source of Green Energy

By enviro on January 13, 2010

Greenpeace may be against nuclear energy and Homer Simpson may be asleep on the job at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant but splitting atoms creates significant amounts of energy while producing zero greenhouse gas emissions. For that reason, nuclear energy plays a significant role in disarming global warming threats and climate change. Nuclear [...]

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Solar Panel Inverters

By enviro on December 21, 2009

Interested in generating your own energy from the sun but worried about complications. Don’t worry. Get informed. Start by understanding inverters – What I need to Know about Inverters and How to Wire Inverters will help you understand how easy solar panel systems can be for your home.

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Alternative Energy Grants

Alternative Energy Grants

By enviro on December 20, 2009

The climate change talks in Copenhagen may have ended with uncertainty but the Obama Administration is moving full speed ahead on alternative energy. There is plenty of funding being distributed for innovative clean technology companies. If you are interested in obtaining funding see Alternative Energy Company Grants for some general guidelines in [...]

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DIY Solar Panels

DIY Solar Panels

By enviro on December 19, 2009

Solar panels are a good way to generate electricity for your home, especially now that there are so many government cash rebates and tax incentives in place. Also, many utility companies across the country are required to by anywhere from 10 – 30 % of their electricity from alternative energy sources. You can [...]

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Grow Plants Indoors

Grow Plants Indoors

By enviro on December 10, 2009

It’s cold but your green thumb can still be put to use. Grow plants indoors. It’s easy – Just Fix up a Greenhouse and start planting. If you suffer from Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD) – all the more reason to install a greenhouse and get some sunshine. And by [...]

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