Green Channel
Jobs have been promoted as a big benefit for the country, in the
process of moving to put in a greener, more-sustainable environment. In
the midst of these efforts, a newspaper op-ed piece calls green jobs a
myth, and the Heritage Foundation likes it. Also in the Channel
– Are you seeing stars? What’s going on with ENERGY STAR? What is HOME
STAR? What’s Building STAR? And, who won federal awards in energy and
lighting? More...
Eco-Power
Solar stories from coast to coast take you in various directions. In
one, an electrical contractor is in on a $17-million project. In
another, they’re looking at the impact of solar PV installations on the
environment. And: Oregon copies Germany. Also Powerful –
solar installation angles include a job for a unit of Quanta Services
and a different idea – powering neighborhoods with a solar plant. More...
Energy Efficiency
President Obama talks HOME STAR. Six agencies, led by DoE, will
participate in a building energy-efficiency research project, looking
for new technologies – with big funding! And: Speculation that higher
power costs will sustain EE enthusiasm. Also Efficient – a
research firm sees residential EE staying hot for the coming years.
Slate, the online magazine, seeks ideas for changing habits &
saving energy. More...
Sustainability
It’s widely recognized that while technology can help on the
green/sustainable front, the real challenge is changing consumer
behavior. An article looking at that goes back to lessons learned from
the awful efforts to get people to buy CFLs! Also of Sustenance – Will efforts to change consumer packaging routines have an impact on your company? More...
Green Data Points
The Energy Information Agency looks at the various kinds of
non-gasoline-powered cars that will spring up in the future through
2035. Plus: Fuel cell vehicle research. And: Why are electric car
dealerships closing in the San Francisco Bay area? Also Pointed –
47 news items in “The Week In Green” postings, plus five weeks of the
DoE’s efficiency/renewable newsletter. And: Legislative update. More...