The Colorado Springs Gazette and The Denver Post report that the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs will spend $100 million (USD) over the next five years to produce 12-15 megawatts of power annually with the goal of achieving energy independence by 2015. The Academy’s approach represents a great test case for locally [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Air Force Academy to Be Energy Independent in Five Years
March 31st, 2009 
Eric Wilson Utilities Throughout the Country Offer Renewable Energy Plans
March 30th, 2009 Eric Wilson Local utilities across the nation offer customers the option to purchase renewable energy instead of electricity generated from nonrenewable sources. Essentially acting as an offset, the company will purchase green electricity equal to the amount consumed by the customer. For instance, homes that use 1,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy a month can purchase renewable [...]
2nd Green Debuts Product Review Section
March 30th, 2009 Justin Manger 2nd Green Revolution has added a Product Review section to its website. Green and clean technologies will continue to grow and become intertwined in our everyday lives just like digital devices, electronics, and the internet have become indispensable to modern society. Given such a trend, there will be increased interest in finding out about the [...]
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Tags: 2nd Green Revolution, Green Gadget 
View CommentsThe Toyota Prius Hybrid- An Owner’s Assessment
March 29th, 2009 Justin Manger Product Review by Guest Author Harold Manger My evaluation of an automobile is similar to how I assess art: Do I continue to enjoy it over time? Two weeks after purchasing a 2009 Prius, the initial enthusiasm has not waned; it has deepened. The Prius is easy to drive, provides a smooth, comfortable ride, and [...]
Posted in Clean Technology, Transportation Tags: Cars, Electric Cars, Prius, Product Review View CommentsInformation Technology Power Management Webinar: March 30, 2009
March 29th, 2009 Eric Wilson Climate Savers Computing Initiative and the United States Environmental Protection Agency are offering a free “educational webinar designed to raise awareness of the benefits and savings associated with enterprise power management” on Monday March 30th, 2009 from 12 to 2pm ET. They market the webinar to Chief Information Officers; Vice Presidents of Infrastructure and Operations; [...]
