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An interesting little project to build a portable solar power gizmo. The idea is to use a portable cooler as a battery case, and attach a small solar panel to the outside.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives
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A global network of creative minds, seeking solutions to the ever increasing problems of the world. The members take on challenges, other will consider impossible or too complex. Starting from ideas, based on science, the common vision shared by each and every member of the ZERI network is to seek sustainable solutions for society, from unreached communities to corporations inspired by nature's design principles. Innovative solutions are constantly designed by the ZERI teams drawn from many walks of life and expertise. ZERI is contributing towards the creation of a global consciousness rooted in the search for practical solutions based on sustainable natural systems. The search for sustainability must be based on the acceptance of the interconnectedness of local and global issues. Unless we see the connections from the microscopic cellular scale to the supra global, each affecting the other in subtle yet profound ways, it is impossible to search for appropriate solutions.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Open Solar
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Helps to connect current and potential customers of, and providers of, solar electricity systems. Solar electricity businesses can list themselves, providing information about their services, etc.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Build Baby Build
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A community website promoting renewable energy, and distributed energy systems. It includes blogs, community discussions, a jobs board, and more.
Grid Alternatives
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GRID Alternatives’ mission is to empower communities in need by providing renewable energy and energy efficiency services, equipment and training. Since 2001, GRID Alternatives has been working to bring the power of solar electricity and energy efficiency to low-income homeowners, and to provide community members with training and hands-on experience with renewable energy technologies. We believe making energy choices that are good for the environment can go hand-in-hand with improving the lives of those living in low-income communities.
GRID Alternatives works collaboratively with communities and local organizations to identify specific needs and to develop renewable energy solutions that are environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. Our vision of sustainable development centers on community involvement, and our focus and expertise lies in using renewable energy and energy efficiency to provide solutions to the challenges facing low-income individuals and families. We have offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, Greater Los Angeles, and San Diego to serve communities throughout California.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Operation Carbon
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This appears it will eventually be an education site providing information about carbon emissions, ways to be zero carbon etc. Right now it's a big "work in progress" site.
Of course focusing just on carbon emissions misses a whole lotta other chemicals in the environment which have negative effect.
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