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DJ becomes first Brit to power EV with solar
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. DJ Mark Goodier has become the first Briton to power his electric vehicle (EV) with renewable energy, making it totally free from carbon emissions. The Smooth Radio DJ took … Continue reading
Scottish first minister defends renewables claims
The Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has hit back at claims that the country will not succeed in producing 100 per cent green electricity by 2020.Noting Scotland is already set to produce 58 per cent of electricity from renewables this year, he said: “People who say we can’t get from 58 per cent this year … Continue reading
San Francisco Airport (SFO) has USA’s First LEED Terminal
Green Technology: San Francisco Airport (SFO) has USA’s First LEED Terminal Green Technology Achieve a Sustainable Future with Green Technology. Create Innovation for New Energy. « Celebrate Earth Day (April 22nd 2011) at Starbucks | Main | Earth Day Green College Exemplar: Colorado State » San Francisco Airport (SFO) has USA’s First LEED Terminal San … Continue reading
First man in space: A 50-year-old feat remembered
STAR (News – Alert) CITY, Russia (AP) — It was the Soviet Union’s own giant leap for mankind, one that would spur a humiliated America to race for the moon. It happened 50 years ago this Tuesday, when an air force pilot named Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space.The 27–year–old cosmonaut’s mission lasted just … Continue reading
First Quarter 2011 Solar Portfolio Review
2010 Performance Review = + 43% vs +13%We started 2010 with our “Solar Seven Stocks” – HSOL, JASO, JKS, LDK, SOL, SOLR and TSL. We purchased 1,000 shares of each of these stocks. They ended 2010 with a terrific annual gain of 43%. This more than 300% outperformance is even more impressive when you consider … Continue reading
Smart Electric Drive Passion Coupe first drive
Smart converted its standard coupe to an electric drive system, and will start selling the car in 2012.(Credit: Josh Miller/CNET) The Smart ForTwo seems like an excellent platform for an electric car. Small and lightweight are all virtues for current battery technology, but the Smart just might be too small. Smart fitted the 2011 Electric … Continue reading
UK and Netherlands mark first phase of supergrid
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. Marking the first steps towards creating a European supergrid, a 260km subsea cable between the UK and the Netherlands has gone live. Completed on time and within the £500 … Continue reading
Director hopes to create world’s first zero carbon theatre
An executive director with a history of environmentalism is working to create the world’s first carbon neutral theatre. The Arcola Theatre in Dalston, London, has been created out of recycled materials from its past site and its performances are as low carbon as possible.Speaking to the Telegraph, Dr Ben Todd, who champions sustainability within the … Continue reading
Smart meters ‘great first step’ in cutting energy use
Smart meters can be a “great start” in helping consumers lower their energy bills, says David Weatherall, housing strategy manager for the Energy Saving Trust.“The first step to cutting your energy use is to know when and how you’re using it,” he explained.Smart meters provide real-time displays of the energy being used in the home, … Continue reading
Vision Zero – Michigan’s First Net Zero Home
Green Technology: Vision Zero – Michigan’s First Net Zero Home Green Technology Achieve a Sustainable Future with Green Technology. Create Innovation for New Energy. « All Electric VW Bulli (revamped microbus !) | Main | Cadmium telluride solar module research » Vision Zero – Michigan’s First Net Zero Home The Dow Chemical Company and Cobblestone … Continue reading