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Coffee- Make it at Home - 0 views

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    Save money and the environment by filling up at home
Energy Net

Obama to Add 20 GW of Wind Power in 3 Years : Red, Green, and Blue - 0 views

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    An aide to Obama said Friday that the administration plans to add 20 gigawatts (GW) or more of wind power and 4 GW of geothermal and solar power by 2012 through loan guarantees and fast tracked national renewable energy requirements, like the Renewable Portfolio Standard. Last May the U.S. Energy Department estimated wind power could provide almost a quarter of U.S. electricity. Trade groups from the U.S. wind and solar industries were happy with the news, considering that the current economic environment for commercial credit has lowered all boats as it were, with all investment now endangered - not just investment in risky financial instruments, but even those investments in renewable energy that are essential to growing a stable economy. 4 votesBuzz up! No other country, in any single year, has added the volume of wind capacity that was added to the US electrical grid in 2007 with both wind and solar growing well over 40%, but with the credit crunch affecting all sectors of the economy, new projects could drop by as much as 50%, without help from the Federal government.
Energy Net

Peak Energy: Tidal power gets a boost from propeller and wind turbine techonology - 0 views

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    The Guardian has a report on some new tidal power technology from a company in Wales inspired by ship propellers and wind turbines - Tidal power gets a boost from propeller and wind turbine techonology. Propellers on ships have been tried and tested for centuries in the rough and unforgiving environment of the sea: now this long-proven technology will be used in reverse to harness clean energy from the UK's powerful tides. The tides that surge around the UK's coasts could provide up to a quarter of the nation's electricity, without any carbon emissions. But life in the stormy seas is harsh and existing equipment - long-bladed underwater wind turbines - is prone to failure.A Welsh renewable energy company has teamed up with ship propulsion experts to design a new marine turbine which they believe is far more robust.
Energy Net

Eco-Report to Obama Transition Team - 0 views

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    Energy and environmental leaders, including representatives from the Nature Conservancy, the World Wildlife Fund, and the Pew Environment Group, recently met with members of President-elect Obama's transition team. The groups came carrying a monstrosity of a document that describes their recommendations on energy and environmental issues for the new administration. The 391-page report, entitled "Transition to Green," was made available Monday on Obama's transition Web site. The environmental groups had suggestions for a wide swath of federal departments, from Energy to Education and Homeland Security to Defense.
Energy Net

Attend a Siemens Virtual Energy Trade Show - 0 views

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    Siemens Building Technologies is sponsoring a Virtual Trade Show on December 10th and 11th from 8:00am - 6:00pm CST. This Virtual Energy Forum is a two day online-only event focused on how leading companies can adopt better energy management practices to cut costs, while at the same time adopting clean energy alternatives -- presenting alternative energy technologies, policies, and best practices in a live, interactive environment. The event is designed to meet the needs of corporate energy executives in a way that is not possible with physical events, webinars or other means.
Energy Net

The Nature Conservancy in Montana - Making Wind Energy Safe for Wildlife - 0 views

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    Scientists at The Nature Conservancy in Montana have completed the first analysis of where wind generation facilities can be located with minimal risk to the state's wildlife and the environment. Wind provides great promise for a clean and renewable source of energy, but each year wind generation facilities kill tens of thousands of birds and important pollinators such as bats. . And yet, wind energy development has moved forward with very little science-based analysis that might help prevent this kind of environmental harm. The impacts of wind generation are greater than just the immediate airspace. Most turbines take up 40-100 acres of land, so large-scale wind farms can span thousands of acres. Each facility also requires roads and transmission corridors.
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Sustainability Consultant - 0 views

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    A sustainability consultant is a professional who is knowledgeable about the impact of business practices on the environment, and works with businesses to reduce the environmental impact of these activities.
Energy Net

Peak Energy: Will the Children of Today Be Living in a World Powered by Renewable Energ... - 0 views

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    REW has an article on making the switch to a clean energy world - Will the Children of Today Be Living in a World Powered by Renewable Energy by 2050?. The world needs a one-off switch-over to renewable energy -- and this could be largely accomplished in just forty years time, slashing energy costs and greenhouse gases while allowing healthy economic growth, experts say. By 2050, 80 percent of the world's electricity could be coming from renewable energy sources provided efforts are made, in parallel, to improve energy efficiency, according to a study by the German Aerospace Center (DLR). That means, the children of today might well grow up to experience a world where the energy they use comes almost entirely from the sun, wind, sea and biomass. By 2090, the shift to renewable energy around the world could be almost 99 percent completed reducing pressure on the environment and laying the foundations for a new era of prosperity based on green energy.
Energy Net

Eight Reasons Our Changing World Will Turn You Into an Environmentalist, Like It or Not... - 0 views

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    The challenges our society faces with depleted energy resources, water shortages, soaring food costs all point to environmental solutions.
Brian G. Dowling

European Commission - External Trade - Trade Issues - 0 views

  • Mandelson writes: "The issue is not biofuels or no biofuels, but the right biofuels. Europe's governments have signed a commitment ensuring that 10% of the petrol in Europe's vehicles in 2020 is made from renewable transport fuels, including biofuels. This will make an important contribution to the EU's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote security of energy supply. But there is an obvious caveat: biofuels must be an environmental policy in pursuit of an environmental outcome - the most sustainable policy is the only right policy".
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University of Idaho Showing the Rest of the Inland Northwest How it's Done - 0 views

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    Let's take a trip down the Palouse to check in with the most progressive university in our region (come on local schools, that ought to light a fire). It seems like we're always talking about new and exciting environmental stories coming from our neighbors to the south, and today is no disappointment ...
Nspire IT Jobs

Technical Architect - SOA - Permanent (ACT) - 0 views

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    Working for a global management consulting firm, you will be responsible for working on a large scale projects with a high profile Federal Government Agencies. A highly recognized brand, you will be proud to work for this company. As the successful applicant, you will be working across a range of projects both internal and on the client site, play a pivotal role within a consulting environment and advance your career by way of training & development.
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Team Leader (Windows Server) Permanent ACT $95,000 - $120,000 + super - 0 views

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    What's the catch you ask? Well it's simply, all you need is the skill set/experience and in return we have this golden job opportunity. Salary is open and our client will offer an attractive package to suit. What we need from you: 1. 3-5 years experience working as a Technical Lead/Consultant within Federal Government or Consulting - Windows Server environment 2. Highly Protect or above Clearance - mandatory 3. Consulting experience and staff/team management 4. Ability to lead a small team and drive project milestones from inception to completion 5. available to commence work immediately or within 4-5 weeks 6. Support and/or engineer background 7. Technical industry certifications Note: only suitable applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
Brian G. Dowling

Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment - 0 views

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    It is the vision of Academic Journals to publish research articles in all areas of human study without financial restriction to readers using the open access model of publication. We strongly believe that the open access model will spur research across the world especially as researchers gain unrestricted access to high quality research articles
Energy Net

Emission Free: 5 Huge Renewable Energy Projects to Watch For : Red, Green, and Blue - 0 views

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    In February, President Obama called for a doubling of the US renewable energy capacity within three years. Yesterday, Obama visited a wind energy company in Newton, Iowa and again emphasized the importance of new forms of power generation: "Now, the choice we face is not between saving our environment and saving our economy. The choice we face is between prosperity and decline. We can remain the world's leading importer of oil, or we can become the world's leading exporter of clean energy." vote nowBuzz up! With billions in stimulus dollars heading toward improving the electricity grid and building sustainable energy infrastructure, emission-free power may be coming to your neighborhood sooner than you think. Here are five of the biggest, most ambitious projects that are in the pipeline, both in the US and elsewhere.
Energy Net

US Department of Energy Promotes Special Earth Week Feature on Energy.gov - 0 views

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    During Earth Week, visitors to the U.S. Department of Energy website -- energy.gov -- will be immediately directed to a special web feature giving them key energy saving tips and user-friendly information about the critical emerging technologies and initiatives underway to move the nation toward a clean energy economy. The webpage is intended to help people enjoy a more green lifestyle by making simple adjustments. It details steps consumers can take to make informed energy decisions, save money on monthly bills, become more energy efficient, and protect the environment. These money saving tips include monitoring energy usage in homes, purchasing fuel efficient hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars, insulating homes, using Lighting Emitting Diodes (LED) and Compact Florescent Light (CFL) bulbs and using power strips to fully shut off multiple appliances and electronics at once when not in use. "Earth Week is a fitting time for all of us to reevaluate our personal energy habits," Secretary Chu said. "By taking simple steps to reduce our energy use, all Americans can strike a blow for energy independence, while saving money on energy bills and moving America toward a clean energy future."
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Geographic Information Systems Specialist- GIS - 0 views

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    Being a Geographic Information Systems Specialist may not sound like a very "green" job at first, but when you think about it, this position is crucial to making decisions about the environment.
Energy Net

Department of Energy - Vice President Biden Outlines Funding for Smart Grid Initiatives - 0 views

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    Announces plans for nearly $4 billion in technology deployment, monitoring and viability Washington, DC - Vice President Joe Biden, on a visit to Jefferson City, Missouri, today with Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, detailed plans by the Department of Energy to develop a smart, strong and secure electrical grid, which will create new jobs and help deliver reliable power more effectively with less impact on the environment to customers across the nation. As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Vice President outlined plans to distribute more than $3.3 billion in smart grid technology development grants and an additional $615 million for smart grid storage, monitoring and technology viability.
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