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Its motto is "Believe Realize Succeed Sustain." Its associations include a Sultan, General Electric Rolls-Royce and MIT. Its name means ‘the source.' It purports to be the world's first zero carbon, zero waste city. It's located in the United Arab Emirates, 11 miles from Abu Dhabi. It's Masdar City.
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The City of Newark, Delaware became the first electric utility in the US to use a car to store and provide power for the local electric grid.
Product
Bio-Hygienic air unit, removes air pollution.
www.Bio-Cascade.com
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Buying an energy-efficient appliance NOW can save you money LATER.
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Remember Candela Lights (photo to right)? They mimic candlelight but don't blow out during patio parties. The manufacturer Oxo has added some new products with tremendous indoor decorating potential and offer the superior energy savings of LED lighting.
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Boston town's new wind turbine will save the city $25,000 per year on its school electricity bill -- or 10% of the total. This new turbine earns nearly 4% annually--what a great return!
www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/01/...
Product
Fireplace chimney plug draft stopper.
www.batticdoor.com
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Pioneering environmentalist Lester Brown has a plan to stop climate change, and save civilization in the process.
Mesa, AZ
Local Challenge
According to the Department of Energy, buildings account for 39% of the total energy use in the US, 68% of total electricity use and 16% of total water use, and they contribute 38% of the CO2 emissions. Go here for home building and remodeling guidelines; check out the great tax rebates currently being offered for energy efficiency improvements such as windows, insulation, new air conditioners, and even solar panels. Pay now to save later: some items may cost more initially, but will pay off monthly in water and energy savings; Look for the Energy Star and WaterSense label when purchasing household appliances or fixtures. (Take a pic of yourself doing any of these things!)
San Jose, CA
Local Challenge
Clean your fridge coils! Help your refrigerator run efficiently, and save energy. (Here’s how). (Take a picture of yourself doing this!)
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