www.tucsonweekly.com - Arizona Rep. Olivia Cajero-Bedford (D-27) explains her opposition to energy-efficient light bulbs They make it hard to put on makeup. “It comes down to aesthetics verses environment. Speaking for women, I think there are going to be a lot of unhappy women with these light bulbs.”
A single chip drives 20 led’s to create amazing colors in this fun and easy project. Get the PDF and plans for this project here: blog.makezine.com More great projects at: www.makezine.com
Here a new interesting experiment with the 2sgen V6 with a new coil setup fro the output. A first 20W light bulb is connected in serie with the input toroïdal coil while a 5 Watts light bulb is powered only by the demagnetization energy from the ferromagnetic core… When the 5 watts light bulb is powered there is NO CHANGE in the input power. More info at : www.jlnlab.com
Season 3 - Episode 4 - The Electric Light Educational series presented by Tim Hunkin and Rex Garrod. Find out more here: www.exploratorium.edu Here:timhunkin.com And here: www.secretlifeofmachines.com
Palo Alto Green Living 1730 University Avenue, Palo Alto Available for Lease, Fully Furnished - 00 Per Month This 1936 Old World Charm home was originally designed by artist and Stanford University design professor Pedro de Lemos. It has undergone a comprehensive retrofit using cutting edge Green technologies and materials to achieve Net Zero Energy use while preserving the architectural integrity of this iconic residence. The renewable energy sources available within the homes footprint offsets the total energy (in kwh) used by the house. This completely remodeled home is stylishly furnished and features super-efficient heating, cooling and ventilation systems. The five goals for the renovation were Energy Efficiency, Comfort, Health, Water, and Historic Preservation. Energy Efficiency Net zero energy is accomplished by generating electricity with solar power and conserving energy with an insulated building envelope and high-efficiency appliances. Comfort A comfortable home environment is created by a balanced heating, cooling and ventilation system which keeps the house at a medium temperature and keeps the air fresh. Health The indoor air quality was improved with a whole-house air filter and point-of-entry water filtration system. Low or no VOC materials were used in the cabinets as well as in the paint and finishes. Water The reduction of water use is achieved by installing low flow fixtures and appliances, a recirculation pump, and by reconfiguring the plumbing for the addition of a gray water system. Historical To preserve the historic elements of the house, the original tiles, windows, and woodwork were reused. To conserve resources, sustainable and recycled materials were selected. For additional information on this historic Net Zero Energy House, visit: paloaltogreenliving.com and paloaltonetzero.com .
www.1800lighting.com Bryan Biga of Lutron Electronics explains how lighting controls add to the Green Movement by saving energy, extending bulb life and reducing heat. GREEN is everywhere you look and dimmers are an effective solution to save energy and money. Lighting controls are an very affordable way to add energy efficiency to your home.
direct.gov.uk/actonc02/peoplepower - As part of the people power campaign, one ambassador shows us how she managed to find the right energy saving equivalents for her kitchen spotlights. Saving energy and saving money.