Farms in Indiana could save up to 92% by using solar energy rather than traditional grid-sourced electricity, whereas homes in the same state would only save approximately 50%. This, according to a new study conducted by economists at Purdue University and published in the journal Energy Policy. According to the study, … [continued]
by David Glenn Heads should turn when someone says “America’s most energy-efficient home”. That’s exactly what TechHive called Vivint’s “Zero Home” which was unveiled earlier this year. Partnering with Garbett Homes, Vivint claims the very first climate 5 “net zero” smart home. This means it produces as much energy as … [continued]
Sometimes, the best technologies are the ones that are largely developed, but have yet to be widely embraced. An excellent example is the monolithic dome technology, developed over the past several decades by the Monolithic Dome Institute and their head inventor, David South.
By 2020, we will use more energy storing all of our virtual lives “on the cloud” than we will by flying in airplanes. As we all add more and more of all of our all-too-easily-uploaded data to humanity’s ever growing attic where all our virtual stuff is stored, the need … [continued]
In the last 15 months, President Obama and his Administration have made significant progress in changing the way America thinks about energy and the environment, making the vision of a 21st century clean energy economy a reality. From historic investments in clean energy infrastructure and technology; improved efficiency for buildings, … [continued]
