We’re playing a bit of catch up on our weekly reviews. Nothing like a good vacation to get behind. Here’s some green news and reviews from the week of July 19th.
CNET Green Tech: N.J. solar panels on utility poles to use AT&T
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| Petra Solar |
In honor of our trip to New Jersey, this is a timely piece. I am very interested in how these microinverter and wireless connected panel do in NJ. If a single panel connected to the grid can work, I think this opens up the possibility for people to install small PV systems at home such as 1-3 panel (less than 1kW) PV systems for under $1,000 rather than spending tens of thousands of dollars or more likely not spending anything to go solar.
TreeHugger: Setting a Price on Carbon Will Help US End Oil Addiction – Not Just Combat Climate Change
Anything that brings what we pay for energy closer to the true cost the more people will understand the consequences of their action or inaction. I think a price on carbon is more straight forward and easier to understand than a cap and trade system, but given our political system and all the lobbyists for the fossil fuel industry, I don’t think it will happen.
TreeHugger: Don’t Forget Home Star: The Green Bill Everyone Can Agree On
The Cash for Caulkers (actually named Home Star) Bill needs to get passed and soon. I hope it does not suffer the same fate as the Climate legislation at the hands of the very united Republican Party in the Senate.
TreeHugger: 9 Countries Have Recorded Hottest-Ever Temps This Year
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| Climate Progress/NOAA |
Record temps in the US is not necessarily a sign of global warming, but record hottest-ever temps around the world sure feels like one.
EPA: 2009-2010 Emerging Technologies Awarded Projects
Glad to Seattle on the list of awarded clean air projects. My parents grew up in Seattle and I have a fondness for the region not to mention a lot of family in and around Puget Sound.
CNET: Energy retrofits could save $41 billion a year
$22.5 billion in costs per year to save $41 billion per year seems like a no brainer to us. I hope the private sector recognizes the opportunity to invest in energy efficient retrofits for their buildings and factories to save on energy.
Runners up:
- TreeHugger: Ask Pablo: Why Should I Switch My House Over To All-Electric?
- CNET GreenTech: A technology race to curb peak energy demand
- TreeHugger: Ditching Ethanol Subsidy Will Save US $6 Billion – Won’t Hurt Domestic Production Either
Stay tuned for more Green Weeks in Review coming soon.
Happy Greening!
Jon
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