Energy Star tax creditsHere I will get on my high horse again.
A list of words being used too often, and thereby lose their true meaning.
In my opinion, these fit the definition of CLICHE. These words are currently being used in the media and opinion places online frequently and, in my opinion, incorrectly. English language [...]
Some people in communications, and in the real estate and investment arena, have been making assertions that green buildings have economic benefits not worth the trouble and expense. This is to imply that improving energy efficiency and measuring the results is not worth the trouble. I say B.S.
I am not interested in [...]
Continue reading about Global warming : just the facts, Ma’am
My previous post was a cute diversion from the horrific economic mess we have dug ourselves into. We have watching the policy monkeys in the Fed kick the can for 30 years. But this is not cute. I am sick and tired of the wait. Now [...]
Continue reading about Attn Washington DC: Stop dithering on Energy !!!!!!
Stymied by details of education again!
I have devoted 30 years… to this field and still the issue of education comes up again and again.
Certain states will not approve my application for licensure, citing my education not being adequate. I do not have a BSME (BS Mechanical Engineering), and my degrees are not [...]
Continue reading about Why is a BSME worth it and a BSCS not?
I am concerned about a terrible Lack of Confidence in our economy and society: We must keep our heads high and continue to strive. The terrible danger is fear. Fear is paralyzing.
I have spent many hours this month getting criticized and rejected for trying to get ‘er done. [...]
What if? Energy independence, green jobs, deal with peak oil , have healthier children, cleaner air and water, save the rainforests….
Continue reading about What if global warming is actually a hoax?
35 years of neglectful U.S. energy policies have come home to roost.
I am not one to avoid looking at the negative. (Ask my wife) But here is latest word from the Hannover, Germany World Energy Dialog, telling us how far behind we have fallen in an area dear [...]
Am I imagining this?
Is this ridiculous or what? New homes?!
During the week of April 26th, Texas-based Guaranty Bank demolished about a dozen new houses in California. I don’t understand how or why they could not [...]
Beautiful graphic showing the global energy flow and marked up indicating my areas of career expertise.
courtesy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
SOME FACTOIDS
9 cents = average price of a kilowatt of electricity
48% = energy use out of society total consumed by buildings for lighting, heating, air conditioning, [...]
We need it for our childrens future . We need alternatives to old-fashioned, expensive and dirty fossil energy.
Continue reading about U.S. => Please pass the Alternative Energy Bill!
BetterBricks.com
Database of Energy and $ Incentives
From Horsepower to Hearpower, Part 1: The Foundations of Power and Energy
Oil Industry started (Drake's well in PA)
The Energy Collective
The Consilience Blog: A multi-discipline forum
Architecture 2030
Facilities Net
Jerry Yudelson
Bim and Integrated Design
BIMForum.org
HVAC DATA model from LBNL