Winter olympics reduces its energy usage

Pulse Energy, the energy management software provider to the 2010 Olympic Games, released figures from the company’s Venue Energy Tracker today revealing a savings of 135,716 kilowatt hours of electricity (kWh) during the first week of competition, which is a 16 percent reduction compared to unmonitored consumption levels. That’s enough for Julia Murray, a Canadian freestyle skier, to race down the ski-cross course more than 14 million times.
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Energy Efficiency Will Change the Way the World Creates and Uses Energy

Mr. George Pataki, former Governor of New York and current counsel at Chadbourne & Parke, LLP, said today at the Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference (www.eilatenergy.org) that increasing energy efficiency around the world will forever change the way that energy is produced and used.
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Tags: efficiency, eilat-eilot, electricity, Energy, power, renewables, solar, Technology, wind

New Book Empowers and Educates Homeowners on Financial and Environmental Benefits of Solar Energy

With so much government aid available for first time home buyers, real estate fever has hit hard across the country, particularly among Generation X. But even if buyers are getting these older bungalows or foreclosed fixer-uppers on the cheap, the hard reality is that energy costs are once again on the rise and older homes are often not designed for maximum efficiency. This winter, author, mechanical engineer, and solar energy specialist Neil Kaminar offers Solar Basics: The Easy Guide to Solar Energy (McNeill Hill; ISBN 978-0-9840510-0-7; 2009; $24.95) to any dedicated do-it-yourselfer who wants to save money and reduce the impact they have on fossil fuels.
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Tags: amazon, book, climate change, diy, easy guide, electricity, Energy, global warming, green, meil kaminar, photvalaic, solar, solar energy

Eilat-Eilot International Renewable Energy Conference to Showcase the Future of Smart Grid Technology

The Eilat-Eilot International Renewable Energy Conference (www.eilatenergy.com), one of the world’s most important renewable energy events, announced today that at this year’s conference, to be held in Eilat from February 16-18, the world’s leading smart grid experts will present their vision of the future of the smart grid and the global impact it will have on reducing the world’s energy usage.
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Timely Study Reveals American Opinions on Alternative Energy

With major pieces of energy-related legislation before Congress, a new study published by The Pert Group illuminates the general public’s views on alternative energy and identifies four key segments that represent the range of opinions among Americans.

The Pert Group’s study is based on 1,005 interviews conducted with a representative cross-section of the American public in September 2009. The survey findings reflect the beliefs and attitudes of the American public regarding:
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Tags: alternative energy, bio fuels, climate change, climate crunch, coal, Energy, environment, global warming, hydro, nuclear, resources, solar, tide, wind

Eilat-Eilot International Renewable Energy Conference to Showcase the Future Leaders of the Solar Industry

The Eilat-Eilot International Renewable Energy Conference (www.eilatenergy.com), one of the world’s most important renewable energy events, announced today that eleven emerging Israeli solar companies will present their innovative technologies at the conference, which will be held February 16-18 in Eilat , Israel .
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Tags: alternative, eilat-eilot, electric, electricity, fuel, renewable energy, showcase, solar

WWF Earth Hour Returns for 2010 in Largest Call for Action on Climate Change in History

World Wildlife Fund announced today that Earth Hour 2010 will take place on Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, with many of the nation’s most iconic landmarks dimming their lights for one hour in what is expected to be the largest call for action on climate change in history.
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Eilat-Eilot International Renewable Energy Conference

The Eilat-Eilot International Renewable Energy Conference (www.eilatenergy.com), one of the world’s most important renewable energy events, announced today that former governor George E. Pataki and New York Congressman Steve Israel (D-Huntington) will deliver keynote addresses at the conference, which will be held February 16-18 in Eilat , Israel .
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Tags: conservation, eilat-eilot, electricity, Energy, greenhouse gas, hydro, israel, pataki, power, renewable energy, solar, wind

New Affordable Solar Energy eBooks Available Free

Go-Green-Solar-Energy.com is pleased to announce a new collection of Affordable Solar Energy eBooks and resource library which was designed to assist newcomers to solar energy in finding the information and resources they need to begin to use affordable solar energy in their homes.

This information is designed to help people who wish to use solar energy at any level, whether it be to solar power their entire home, or by starting out with one of the many new solar appliances or portable solar devices now available. ” said M.S. Rochell, editor of the site.
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£50m to put developing countries at forefront of green energy revolution

Some of the world’s poorest nations will be thrust to the forefront of the global green energy revolution with the help of a £50 million commitment from the UK Government.

The funding, part of the UK commitment to provide “fast start” climate finance before 2012, will see the UK become the largest contributor to a £160 million global initiative to help boost the renewable energy sector in low-income countries.
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Tags: carbon emissions, copenhagen, geothermal, green energy, green energy revolution, hydroelectric, power plants, renewables, turbine, wind