Hawaiian Electric is giving customers the Power to Save Oct 28, 2008
Free energy conservation guide for the home now available. By Sharon P. HigaHawaiian Electric CompanyReader Submitted. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Electrical charge an unfair shock to Lodi residents Oct 28, 2008
Observer wrote on Oct 27, 2008 10:21 AM:" PJ, that seems impossible. Take advantage of the utility departments free energy audit. You've either got a malfunctioning meter or somethings running you're not aware of. That's just way too high. ". fawn lebowitz wrote on Oct 27, 2008 8:53 AM:" I'm in the same boat PJ-plus I've never been able to dissect that logic behind the rates. Can anyone? Not sure what the answer is but I'm glad someone is out there talking about it. ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Home improvement Q&A Oct 22, 2008
(In the old days, utility companies offered free energy audits to their customers to reduce consumption and cut costs. Look on the Internet and in the Yellow Pages for names of a residential energy auditor - many limit their efforts to the more lucrative commercial market. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Ward 1 candidates hope to serve community Oct 10, 2008
Fireye wrote on Oct 10, 2008 12:42 AM:" The first thing I would do would be to start trimming unneeded paper pushers and get down to the basics which are: Education, Transportation, Medical, communications.Invest the ALL the money saved from trimming into energy research and get a deal going with OIT to build and research all the different energy resources we have available here.Work on things like magnetic drives, hydrogen, cold fusion and some of the other thousands of free energy devices held... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Smyrna 'greenovation' cuts energy costs Oct 7, 2008
Wallace said Georgia Power customers can request a free energy audit of their home with an ENERGY STAR expert. SAVING RESOURCES IN YOUR HOME QUICK FIXES. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• The smartest tool for completing fall chores? Your computer Oct 7, 2008
Other reminders: Some gas or electric companies offer free energy audits that assess the efficiency of rooms and suggest im-provements. And some utility companies pay for programmable thermostats or subsidize roofing insulation. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Union Gas and Windsor-Essex Catholic School Board offer free energy saving products to students and staff Oct 3, 2008
TORONTO, Oct. 3 /CNW/ - Union Gas and the Windsor-Essex Catholic School Board today announced a new partnership to deliver free energy conservation tools to the Board's students and staff. Each participating household will receive one free Energy Saving Kit (ESK), containing an energy efficient showerhead, kitchen swivel aerator and bathroom aerator and two metres of foam insulation pipe wrap - a $35 value. (Canada Newswire)
EDITORIAL:Cutting costs Oct 3, 2008
TVA's Website offers a direct link to its conservation and cost-saving suggestions, and the authority also offers a free energy audit to help consumers determine needed efficiencies and changes in personal choices. Visit. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Energy drinks can cause caffeine intoxication Sep 25, 2008
Oddities, musings and some news from the world of health. 1:45 PM, September 24, 2008. (Los Angeles Times)
Another pick-up line you've already heard Sep 24, 2008
On the mildly psychedelic and faintly ridiculous "Dreamworld," Thicke envisions a utopia full of free love and free energy. This kind of stuff worked for Thicke's idols but feels too na. (Boston Globe)
Pennyrile Electric's rates to rise; Bills expected to jump 20 percent next month Sep 24, 2008
Pennyrile Electric customers who complete the audit will receive a free energy efficiency kit to help them get started. More than 200 Pennyrile Electric customers have completed the do-it-yourself energy audit since January. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Home Energy Audit Sep 22, 2008
Other sources for low cost to free energy audits may be with local or state government energy offices. These low cost or free energy audits do not compare to the extensive audit to that of a professional one hires though. (Suite101.com)
Discussing blue energy Sep 19, 2008
I came across a Wikipedia website on "Free Energy" which said there were conspiracy theories about vested interests preventing research into alternative energy sources, but there was no proof of any kind. So these conspiracy theories remain conspiracy theories. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Think globally, power up locally Sep 16, 2008
In response to high gasoline and natural gas prices, global warming and an increasingly unstable, scary world, residents more than ever are looking to generate power right in their own homes and neighborhoods with free energy from nature. Within the next year or so, the Bay Area may bolster its locavolt credentials with a California program that allows local governments to choose power supplies for their constituents. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Four tips to save home energy and your money Sep 8, 2008
In May, Washington, D.C.'s Department of the Environment began offering free energy audits to District residents to identify deficiencies and offer cost-effective recommendations for improvement. More than 800 audits have been done, says energy program specialist LaKeisha Estep. (USA Today -- Money)
Higher fuel prices bring Tri-County rate increase this fall (200) Sep 3, 2008
Member-owners who complete the audit will receive a free energy efficiency kit to help them get started ... Take the energy right Home e-Valuation mentioned above, receive the free energy kit, use all the contents and save 2 - 4 per month. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Is solar power for you? Sep 2, 2008
For free energy, solar systems can cost a lot. Initially, a solar hot water system may cost around $11,000 and a PV system from $25,000-$100,000, depending on size. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Using Fedora Enterprise FEdora Aug 25, 2008
Using Fedora Red Hat Enterprise. Check the security announcements. (Geekzone)
(More)Energy savings: Princeton plans light bulb exchange Aug 21, 2008
PRINCETON The Princeton Electric Department will offer free energy-efficient light bulbs to help its customers save both energy and money ... The city offers free energy audits to its electric customers. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Tapping the hot asphalt jungle for energy Aug 19, 2008
Pavement, it turns out, is a pretty good place to look for free energy ... "Our preliminary results provide a promising proof of concept for what could be a very important future source of renewable, pollution-free energy for our nation. And it has been there all along, right under our feet," Mallick said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
BELD offering rebate for energy efficiency Aug 19, 2008
Slater has done nearly a dozen of the free energy audits so far. The idea is that people get the audit before they do the work so we can give them some guidance, she said. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Neighborly competition Aug 18, 2008
For his family's contribution, Smith is considering adding a solar hot water heater and is preparing to insulate his home after receiving a free energy audit from the Conservation Services Group, one of Energy Smackdown's backers. Smith said he would not have known that such an audit, as well as a rebate on energy-saving upgrades, was available if he had not signed on to the program. (Boston Globe)
Tips offered for better energy efficiency in your home Aug 17, 2008
Customers can receive free energy audits by calling NorthWestern for an appointment. Untitled Document. (Montana Standard, MT)
BMLDs Energy Tip of the Week Aug 15, 2008
Call our toll free Energy Hotline at 1-888-772-4242 for free energy consultation and conservation materials. Ask for a free home energy audit, which includes a walkthrough using a thermal imaging camera. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Obama Ad Attacks McCain on Yucca Mountain Aug 10, 2008
Nuclear energy is a wonderful source of carbon dioxide free energy. I have no expertise in this subject but common sense dictates that placing all of nuclear waste in one area would be dangerous since we certainly do not have the knowledge to know with specific certainty what the fallout might be. (New York Times)
Verdiem Launches Free Energy Monitor for PCs Aug 8, 2008
Verdiem Launches Free Energy Monitor for PCs - News and Analysis by PC Magazine ... Verdiem Launches Free Energy Monitor for PCs ... Verdiem Launches Free Energy Monitor for PCs. (PC Magazine)
Plainville High School Greener After Renovation Aug 3, 2008
"Once you've put it in and it is paid for, you're basically getting free energy," she said. Schools are also looking to increase efficiency in simpler ways. (FOX61, CT)
Everyone can make this a great summer in Boston Aug 1, 2008
You can also get a free energy audit of your home by contacting NSTAR at www. nstaronline. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
More of this story Jul 30, 2008
"CEC has free energy savers guides available in all of its offices. Copyright ? 2008 Andalusia Star News Visit other Online.. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Biggs residents receive rebates for energy efficiency Jul 30, 2008
Staff clarified that free energy audits are available to all Biggs electric customers. Council approved the new fiscal year rebate program, and directed staff to investigate energy efficient building standards, noting that State requirements along this line are increasing. (Gridley Herald, CA)
Auditing your energy habits: Walk around by consultant could save residents money Jul 26, 2008
To schedule a free energy audit for your home or for other questions about energy conservation call the BMLD s Energy Hotline Number, 888-772-4242. Loading commenting interface. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
ANWR's Place In Our Energy Picture Jul 25, 2008
And if you use solar or wind for your own residence, Its eventually free energy. You can kiss energy bills goodbye. (Townhall.com)
Energy Conservation: JEA steps it up Jul 23, 2008
JEA offers free energy evaluations of residences to help identify ways to save. Video: JEA also offers tips on energy and water conservation. (Florida Times-Union)
CARROLL: Gore's nutty idea Jul 22, 2008
Free energy from the sun and we ought to be collecting every joule of it and storing it for the long run. I for one am tired of your negativity. (Rocky Mountain News)
Cranberry juice creates energy barrier that keeps bacteria away from cells, study shows Jul 22, 2008
The first factor is called Gibbs free energy of attachment, which is a measure of the amount of energy that must be expended before a bacterium can attach to a cell ... Surface free energy also rose, suggesting that the presence of cranberry juice creates an energy barrier that repels the bacteria. (EurekAlert!)
Seniors, low-income families at risk as heating costs could double Jul 17, 2008
He called for homeowners to sign up for free energy audits and take advantage of efficiency initiatives. Baldacci, who convened the meeting, said he would not support renewable energy projects unless they benefited the entire region. (Medford Transcript, MA)
SA dozes as First World gets jump on solar Jul 17, 2008
Generations to come will, quite literally, pay for this choice, while their counterparts in places such as California will bask in the sun's free energy. BUSINESS SERVICES. (Business Report, South Africa)
Whats behind SSVECs rate request? Jul 16, 2008
SSVEC also offers free energy audits for customers who are using more energy than they should. After customers first review the possible reasons for their high energy use on the phone or online, Albert Gomez, a energy management specialist for SSVEC, may visit the home or business. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
New Insight To Demineralization: Amorphous Silica Dissolves By Pathway Similar To Crystals Jul 13, 2008
"Because the transfer of units from a disordered amorphous surface to solution always leaves the surface free energy unchanged, the origin of a comparable energy barrier presents a paradox that is not easy to understand.". Using experimental and theoretical analyses, the paper explains this paradox and the dissolution behavior of silica glasses manufactured by different processes, a natural biologically produced silica, and a synthetic, dispersed or colloidal silica. (Science Daily)
CORRECTED: What is THE energy problem? Jul 13, 2008
Does this open the door for renewable carbon free energy. Yes and no. Yes for the long term, no for the short term. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Is Solar Power Really Practical? Jul 8, 2008
And after that, its just free energy. . (CBS News)
Sharps solar powered LCD TV is the way of the future! Jul 8, 2008
Australia should be a leader in this space given our clever country credentials and endless sun, but if Australia isn t smart enough to take advantage of the free energy potential of the Sun to be a leader in its own right, then thank goodness someone else is doing it because the world needs efficient solar power. We need it whether the global warming crisis is real as some scientists claim or a scam as other scientists claim. (iTWire)
Letters to the editor (07/05/08) Jul 6, 2008
It is possible to have free energy and even to have a surplus that could be shared among us all for future generations. -- Valerie Luczak. (Anchorage Daily News)
Save Hundreds In Your Daily Life Jul 3, 2008
com, offer free energy audits, which evaluate your home's energy efficiency. You can choose whether the recommended changes are worth the money you will save by implementing them. (KCRA 3, CA)
Police station and middle school to receive free solar energy systems Jul 2, 2008
Galvam said that after only two months, NStar s goal of conducting 1200 free energy residential audits in Marshfield by next year is 25 percent done, having audited over 300 homes. We ve reached a milestone right there with our energy audits, he said. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
REGION: State to roll out road map to green future Jun 24, 2008
To Vista Resident- wrote on Jun 23, 2008 2:44 PM:If you belive the government is going to let you have free energy from the sun they can't tax, I have some swamp land you can buy. Today $20,000 to put a decent solar system in. (North County Times)
LETTERS: NCT, June 20, 2008 Jun 21, 2008
Well, the solar is pretty new, since last December, and plenty of free energy today. The hybrid, not so new. (North County Times)
Inside the Solar Hydrogen House: No More Power Bills--Ever Jun 20, 2008
" The modular home built in 1991 looks like a typical suburban house; its top-of-the-line insulation and look no different, and the facade hides the hydrogen-powered clothes dryer and geothermal system for heating and cooling, which pumps Freon gas underground to harvest heat in winter and cool in summer. "Geothermal is another piece of free energy," Strizki says, noting that he dug eight feet (2.4 meters) down into the granite under his home to take advantage of the constant 56-degree... (Scientific American)
Oil drilling solution Jun 20, 2008
These technologies are free energy, or over unity energy producing. What this means, is that after all of the oil is gone, we (I mean corporations and government) will have the only source of power left in the world that is viable forever. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Small firms get creative with bills paying Jun 17, 2008
And utilities will typically provide a free energy audit. The new Temple nightclub in San Francisco's trendy SoMa (or South of Market) section called the local power company, Pacific Gas ric Co., a subsidiary of PG., for an audit before opening last fall. (AZCentral -- Business)
Cordova Electric uses grant to pay off debt for hydroelectric project Jun 13, 2008
" Koplin also stated that some of Cordova's future projects include changing the existing First Street lights to LED. "Also the opportunity may arise to have free energy audits available and a lot more education on conservation," Koplin said. "With the Humpback Hydro project on at 100 percent capacity, we have had no diesel deliveries since May 19, a definite step in the right direction. " Koplin thanked the cooperative's lobbyist, Larry Markley, for his role in getting this final debt... (Juneau Empire)
Utility customers should brace for rate increase Jun 6, 2008
The program offers a free energy audit and is available at , , and in paper versions from both distribution companies. After completing the home energy audit and returning it by mail or by Internet to TVA, customers will receive energy efficiency recommendations and a free energy conservation kit from TVA.. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Fort Bend CORPS offers energy efficiency program Jun 5, 2008
Disabled, low-income and elderly Fort Bend County homeowners may be eligible for a free energy efficiency program. For more information or to determine eligibility, call 281-313-2677, e-mail or visit. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Editorial: Abundant energy May 30, 2008
nrgwise wrote on May 27, 2008 8:15 PM:" Seems like Jimmy Carter was big on oil shale in the old days and that the cost to process it was pretty expensive. Of course that might be a bargain these days. No one like expensive oil, though for some reason Europe has been living with much higher prices than we have for years and years and their economies seem pretty robust compared to ours. HH is always great at stirring the pot to get everyone to think a little.I think even if we had unlimited free... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Understanding Lenz's Law May 24, 2008
Hence it is impossible to get free energy from nothing. Think about this experiment similar to Faraday's original experiment. (Suite101.com)
Gas prices reach new $4 milestone in Bloomington-Normal May 22, 2008
jphibbes wrote on May 21, 2008 8:51 PM:" We should not be useing oil for energy at all. Unfortunately when ever someone creates free energy in this country, they end up dead, in prison without a trial, or in an asylum. The fascists running things around here want us all on their grid. The first thing that happened when we took over iraq was take over their oil productions and pipelines(halliburton with help of the corporate military like blackwater). All the secret taxes on gas is another reason... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Seeking a site for solar system May 21, 2008
A residential solar component to the energy challenge exists, allowing residents to receive a free energy assessment and purchase solar panels at a price considerably less than retail, said Durand. These systems range from two to three kilowatts, depending on the size of the home. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Going green to save green May 20, 2008
The Butte-based nonprofit organization teamed up with NorthWestern Energy, Inc. recently to conduct a free energy audit of all of the district s facilities. The audit was aimed strictly at electrical issues, primarily by looking at inefficiencies in lighting. (Montana Standard, MT)
Competition vs. Regulation: Have We Achieved Conversational Clarity? May 15, 2008
" A pivotal supplier is an indispensable supplierher supply is necessary to fill the demand at the time. If the total capacity in a market is 100 MW, and demand is 95 MW, then any supplier with more than 5 MW of capacity (a mere 5 percent of the total) is indispensable, because if she withdraws her supply then demand is not served. At the other end of the market share spectrum, a company can have a high market share (say, 75 percent), but if there are potential entrants poised at the... (Energy Pulse, CO)
Change we can stomach May 13, 2008
It is to look toward the future, leapfrogging past the age of heavy machinery and pollution, to farms that take advantage of the sun's free energy and use the waste of one species as food for another. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
PNM to hold energy fair in South Valley May 12, 2008
will hold a free energy fair in the South Valley on May 17. The fair, co-sponsored by , will help low-income and fixed-income families explore ways to save money on energy bills. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
For Solar 'Startup,' An Operating Profit Took Four Decades May 10, 2008
" Leading the turnaround is Mark Morelli, who was named president and chief executive in September. Morelli came from United Technologies, () where he had positions that required him to focus on improving profitability, building teams and reorganizing businesses on a global scale. Morelli, 44, called the profitable quarter a "milestone" for Rochester Hills, Mich.-based Energy Conversion. "We're in this for the long run," he said in an interview. Analysts say Morelli has put the focus on... (Investors Business Daily)
Bioinformatic analyses of mammalian 5'-UTR sequence properties of mRNAs predicts alternative translation initiation sites May 9, 2008
ANN analyses demonstrated that multiple properties were required for predicting aTIS codons; these properties included unique consensus nucleotide sequences at positions -7 and -6 combined with positions -3 and +4, 5'-UTR length, ORF length, predicted secondary structures, free energy features, upstream AUGs, and G/C ratio. Importantly, combined results of the classification tree and the ANN analyses provided highly accurate bioinformatic predictions of alternative translation initiation sites. (BioMed Central)
Power answer blowing offshore May 2, 2008
With oil at record prices along with gasoline at the pump, Wisconsin has again awoken to the potential of the free energy flowing in the winds off the shore of Lake Michigan. We say again because there was a feasibility study in 1992 to assess the potential of wind power from turbines sited just a few miles offshore on the Racine Reef. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
The future Atlanta? Pastoral is possible Apr 22, 2008
The restoration of Atlanta's ecosystems will transform shortages to surpluses of clean water, clean air, free energy and rich soils. Atlanta in 2108 will be built upon the foundation of its rich neighborhood fabric comprising dynamic hubs surrounded by urban villages with abundant open space interlaced with urban agriculture. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
