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Company launches widget to help consumers save electricity

May 6, 2010

An electrical and specialty systems contractor has launched an electrical savings widget to show consumers how a lighting retrofit can help them save energy. Faith Technologies launched the service in April to mark Earth Day (April 22) and is hosting the widget on its own website. The widget can also be used via the iPad. [...]

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UN wants more investment in renewable energy

October 9, 2009

Image via Wikipedia UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon (pictured with George Bush) called on businesses and governments to invest in renewable energy to help economies move away from carbon-generating energy schemes. He emphasized the need for “a global public investment programme for renewable energy with appropriate technology transfer.” The message was delivered during the 2009 Global [...]

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From biomass to biofuel

October 1, 2009

Image via Wikipedia Wouldn’t it be nice if we could turn trash into biofuel? Technorati Tags: alternative energy, Biofuel, Carbon Cycle, Cellulosic ethanol, Efficient energy use, environment, Fossil fuel, Renewable energy Related Posts:Is the algal biofuel dream about to come true?UN panel issues statement on biofuels Maine Moves To Reduce Oil ConsumptionSee how big the [...]

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