It may seem daunting to think you can have even the slightest effect on the Earth’s warming trend. But when many people make slight changes it can collectively make a substantial difference. One way to make an impact is to replace your old, hard-working appliances with newer, energy efficient “green” models.
Bella Energy, formally Sun Electric Systems, a Colorado renewable energy company, has installed a megawatt of power produced by solar energy. Residences and commercial properties all over Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West are gathering solar energy and converting it to electricity and hot water using systems installed by Bella Energy.
Consumers are seeing new light, thanks to Dominion Virginia Power's instant discount program for energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Sales in the first month have totaled 197,609 CFL bulbs, topping the goal of 150,000 bulbs set for 2007.
China Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CHHL), a global diversified asset holdings Company, and its subsidiaries engage in multiple China-focused business activities including energy, renewable energy, resources, utilities, finance, real estate, and pharmaceuticals, announced today the Company has executed its 2nd development contract for the exclusive rights to develop and construct the 2nd Biomass Renewable Energy Project (Power Capacity: 50 MW) through its controlled subsidiary "China Power, Inc." with the local government in AnHui Province, the People's Republic of China.
It's 10 degrees below zero outside in late January and the thermometer hasn't topped the freezing mark in days, yet the thermostat at your high-rise office building is idle, your teeth aren't chattering and you don't need an ice-scraper to see your computer screen. Welcome to the frozen North's office of the future.