Wow–you gotta admire the Californian’s independent streak. In the midst of approaching bankruptcy as a state here is the largest city in the USA looking years ahead in an effort to improve their lives. Coal is quite plentiful in the … Continued
President Obama announced tougher energy efficiency requirements for certain types of fluorescent and incandescent lighting on Monday, the latest step in the administration’s push to cut the country’s energy use. The new rule , scheduled to take effect in 2012, … Continued
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Under pressure to deliver sharply higher fuel economy in coming years, U.S. automakers are deepening ties with electric utilities as rechargeable cars move from the drawing board and head toward the dealership. Both the embattled auto … Continued
Here are some energy saving tips for those primarily in the high air conditioning(AC) need areas of the USA such as the SE and SW 1. Set the thermometer between 78 and 80. 2. Don’t set the thermostat at a … Continued
Let’s face it, America has very smart and innovative people. BUT it does not like to change much unless it has to. With the back and forth in DC over the new Green jobs-Green investment bill, the American Clean Energy … Continued
Following are two articles about some Central Florida counties reviewing their landscape ordinances to save water. Conserv-A-Store will comment on these stories in a future blog: LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — In these days of water conservation, public enemy number one … Continued
WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation on Friday intended to address global warming and transform the way the nation produces and uses energy. The vote was the first time either house of Congress had approved a bill meant to curb … Continued
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote on Friday on one of the most significant environmental bills in history — a sprawling measure that aims to wean industry off of carbon-emitting fuels blamed for global … Continued
NAPLES – Dick Brewer is a lucky man. He is a volunteer at the 13,500-acre Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary — in his opinion the most beautiful wilderness in southwest Florida. He strolls the 2-mile boardwalk and identifies plants and animals … Continued
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – The world’s wind power production capacity is expected to grow by a record 25 percent this year despite financing difficulties for some projects in the economic downturn, the World Wind Energy Association said. “Based on a survey … Continued
