Portland, OR
Local Challenge
Unplug
Plug your home electronics into power strips and turn off the strip when you’re not using them.
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Portland, OR
Local Challenge
Plug your home electronics into power strips and turn off the strip when you’re not using them.
Article/Tip
In September, the U.S. government put $4.5 billion worth of federal stimulus funds into smart-grid projects as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, helping to transform the existing power grid into a digital network.
Article/Tip
What's the easiest way to deal with the intermittency of many renewable sources of energy?
Berkeley, CA
Local Challenge
Disconnect electronic devices that are not in use (i.e., use a power strip for vampire plugs). Passive usage now accounts for 10% of all home energy use. (Take a pic pullin’ the plug!)
Product
Whole House Power Monitor.
www.weemscreeksolutions.com/ted.htm
News
Wind power has turned dangerous with news of an alleged Sicilian Mafia scheme to gain control of wind farms. Police in Trapani nabbed eight people suspected of bribing city officials to invest in local wind farms.
www.greenbiz.com/blog/2009/02/19/mafia-wind-power
Article/Tip
Author, motivational speaker and radio host, Maria Marin, offers these energy saving tips for your home thermostat.
Hollister, CA
Local Article/Tip
Green businesses benefit not just the environment, but workers and the business bottom line. Green businesses will be showcased at the upcoming San Benito County Expo & Job Fair May 14, 2009 at the Hollister Veteran's Memorial Building.
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