Archive for January, 2009

After Katrina, New Orleans is going green

Green Initiatives on January 27th, 2009 No Comments

NEW ORLEANS — The city known more for French Quarter trash than recycling or renewable energy is going green. In rebuilding since Hurricane Katrina, homes are being fitted with solar panels, organic farming is catching on and the city’s got a new fleet of hybrid buses.On the flanks of those buses, a catch phrase – [...]

Group Rates May Help Solar Energy Industry in New Orleans

Solar In the News, Solar Tax Credits on January 8th, 2009 No Comments

It’s old news that the Internet has revolutionized the way people can connect with those who share similar interests, even when they live a world away.

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Don't Get Used To Cheap Oil, Analysts Say

News on January 6th, 2009 No Comments

All that money you’re saving these days at the gas pump? You might want to put it in the bank.

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Solar Taking Off in New Orleans–Entergy Working Through Connectivity Issues

Solar In the News on January 5th, 2009 No Comments

Solar panels have blanketed the southern side of the roof of Thomas Koch’s Fontainebleau area home since summer, but he wasn’t able to harvest any electricity from them until early last month because of delays in getting a special meter activated.

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WIRED LivingHome

Videos on January 5th, 2009 No Comments

Visit the Wired LivingHome, powered by elegant, high-efficiency SunPower solar panels
The WIRED LivingHome showcases high-technology and sustainable ways to build the next generation of homes. Featuring SunPower residential solar panels, the home also utilizes recycled materials, efficient appliances, and a state-of-the-art control system.
Built by green development pioneer LivingHomes and designed by architect Ray Kappe, this [...]

Shiseido Goes Solar

Videos on January 5th, 2009 No Comments

One of the largest single-roof solar installations in New Jersey.
Shiseido estimates that by combining energy efficiency retrofits with solar power, the company will reduce its electric utility costs by greater than 40 percent, or more than $100,000 per year.

Solar Energy New Orleans. South Coast Solar CEO Tucker Crawford interviewed.

Videos on January 5th, 2009 No Comments

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Act On CO2

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Act On CO2
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PV Solar Hits the Big Time

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HAIL – The Return of the Sun

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