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August 22, 2011

Solar will power Oregon’s University System




The State of Oregon University System will deploy solar panels across multiple campuses to generate five megawatts of power.  OIT will derive all of its power from renewable sources, leveraging this solar project in combination with an existing geothermal energy installation.  …

…   “Solar By Degrees will utilize solar panels from Hillsboro-based SolarWorld, solar inverters from PV Powered of Bend, will use Oregon Electric of Portland as the lead contractor for the project, and will work with Oregon contractors to complete installation and related work at OIT in Klamath Falls, OSU in Corvallis, and EOU in La Grande.”   …

Via Oregon University System: Solar Power Project.

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June 14, 2011

Gulf states can exploit solar and geothermal energy alternatives




Brookings-led research team has evaluated alternative energy sources for the countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and presented their findings in following paper.  The region has not even begun to harness the alternative energy sources that are available.  Abundant solar resources have not been harvested.  And, geothermal power is practically non-existent.  The Gulf States have an opportunity to chart a course to lower-carbon development.  …

…   “Solar power has the potential to serve as a source of regional power supply, as an opportunity to develop regional technological expertise, and as the basis of a new export market for the region.  … While the region boasts sizeable geothermal potential, this resource has been relatively unexploited …”   …

Via Brookings Institution: Low carbon development in countries of the Gulf (PDF).

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April 04, 2011

Education on Geothermal Energy




is available this summer at the University of Nevada, Reno, which is a consortium of the top geothermal schools from around the country whose visiting professors andNevada geo-thermal energy experts will teach about heating and cooling from geo-thermal wells.  …

…   “National Geothermal Academy, an eight-week geothermal energy education program, at the University’s Redfield campus to begin in June of this year.”   …

Via University of Nevada: Geothermal energy academy planned.

Nevada has significant untapped geothermal resources (PDF).

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January 12, 2011

The beauty of geothermal power




is captured in this photo set.  …

…   “early morning shot of a geothermal power plant … “   …

Via Camera Dojo: Photo Project.

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January 10, 2011

Geothermal powers manufacturing HVAC




technology as Ariens designs sustainability into its facility projects.  …Ariens geothermal HVAC design

…   “The geothermal system will be the second installation of its kind at an Ariens Co. facility. A new geothermal system was recently installed at the Ariens plant in Auburn, Neb.”   …

Via Appleton Post Crescent: Facility Project.

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September 20, 2010

Zero Energy Homes in New Paltz NY




Green Acres New Paltz Beyond Low Energy homes are Zero Energy Homes (ZEH).  Using technology including geothermal heating and cooling, PV panels, heat recovery ventilation and super insulation and high efficiency windows the homes in Green Acres (New Paltz NY) may be the first ZEH in the world.

" ... first zero energy (ZEH) community in the United States and possibly the world..."

" ... each home has the capacity to generate enough renewable energy to offset its annual energy needs. ..."

 

Via:  Green Acres New Paltz (NY)  LINK

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August 26, 2010

LEED Platinum Lake House




Wisconsin lake house integrates cool, modern design with sustainable, LEED platinum capabilities.  The house deploys geothermal and solar photovoltaic systems.  …

…   “one of two homes in Wisconsin to gain platinum LEED certification for its green features … ”   …

Via New York Times: Modern Lake House (pic), (article).

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June 21, 2010

US States Ranked by Use of Renewable Energy




Renewable Energy by State

The map at the right - link to full size below - shows " LINK ... the current state of renewable energy in America ... a large portion of the country is still dragging their feet in adopting more environmentally friendly means of generating electricity. ..."

Pennsylvania ranks 15th
New Jersey ranks 43 rd.

Check out the stats for your state.

Click for full size map ... LINK

 

Via:  CoolerPlanet 

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January 27, 2010

Portable Geothermal Power Units from UTC




Mobile Goethermal Unit

 

"Pratt & Whitney Power Systems ... recently demonstrated a mobile geothermal power generation unit at the 2009 Geothermal Energy Expo in Reno, Nev. ... PureCycle® technology allows customers to relocate valuable energy generating capability from one geothermal or waste heat resource to another as circumstances dictate. ..."

" ... system can generate electricity from various heat sources with temperatures between 190 and 325 degrees Fahrenheit ...."

" ... new feature is the self-contained cooling system that uses resource water to replenish the cooling tower water, thus eliminating the need for a separate fresh water source ... demonstrates how low temperature geothermal technology that can diversify the nation’s energy supply with base load renewable energy while creating jobs and economic benefits."

 

Via:  United Technologies Corp.  LINK

 

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January 25, 2010

Newport, Tennessee Housing Authority: Green Admin Building




Newport Housing Authority Building

Green buildings and designs are being found all across the country ... the Housing Authority Administration building in Newport, Tennessee is green.  Read about the many green features and technologies used.

" ... 8,585 square foot administration building ... Design included multiple "green" features: photovaltaic solar panels, geothermal heating and cooling, premium insulation package, Energy Star windows and lighting, low flow faucets and toilets and low impact site design. Project cost was $1,000,000.00."

 

Via:  McGraw-Hill Construction Community   LINK

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August 28, 2009

Prairie Bunkers, LLC - Repurpose Buildings to Data Centers




Prairie Bunkers potential locations

 Prairie Bunkers LLC is repurposing WWII ammunition depots into secure energy efficient data centers.  These structures are built to withstand force 5 tornadoes.

In addition to the green aspect of repurposing an existing building ... there are others green features.

 

"Saves approximately 5000 cubic tons of carbon emission which would be produced by construction of a similar structure ... electrical provider .... has a high percentage of renewable energy, including hydro, wind and nuclear ... On-site solar and wind energy systems in planning stages ... Air Economizers to use “free cooling” from average annual temperature of 54 degrees ... Optional active geothermal ... heat pump system ... Passive Geothermal, provided by the bermed earth covering on three sides and top of bunkers ..."

" .... Native vegetation landscaping minimizes irrigation ... Fire suppression agent has zero carbon foot print ... UPS Options including flywheel technology ... Recycled building products including flooring tiles and cable trays ..."

 

Via:  Prairie Bunkers, LLC LINK

 

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August 26, 2009

How Geothermal Works - Video




Check out this video that explains how geothermal systems work. Geothermal can be used for both heating and cooling and is close to energy free ... you only pay for the pumps and circulating system ... the heating and cooling "energy" is free and renewable. This viedo shows drillers and installers in Texas discussing geothermal systems ... Via: 5 min.com LINK

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Nebraska WW II Ammo Depots to be Data Centers - Geotheramlly Cooled




Old WW II Ammunition bunkers in Nebraaka may have a 2nd life as secure data centers. Their location and construction make them ideal facilities for secure data centers ... and goethermal cooling allows them to be less energy intensive compared to the normal data center. " Prairie Bunkers LLC said this week that it has completed a test well for a geothermal cooling system at its 760-acre Prairie Bunkers Data Center Park near Hastings, Nebraska. ... paves the way for the company to offer geothermal cooling for its innovative project." "... hopes to convert dozens of World War II ammunition bunkers into data centers, hoping to capitalize on interest in ultra-secure data storage ... plans for geothermal power will help tenants achieve Platinum status ... (LEED) ... for energy-efficient builfings." " ... pioneering the use of geothermal cooling to reduce electricity usage in one of the most power intensive industries in the nation, ... ” " ... will convert the average ground temperature of 55 degrees at the site into ‘free cooling’ that will reduce ... costs for a typical data center ... by 30 percent ... start with very low electrical rates, so a 30 percent reduction ... translates into one of the lowest operating costs for any data center site in the U.S.” Via: Datacenterknowldege LINK

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August 25, 2009

Geothermal Cooled Data Center is LEED Platinum




data center

 The constant temperature of fluids deep (say 200 - 400 feet deep) can be used for heating and cooling.  Check out this geothermally cooled ACT data center in Iowa.

" ... new data center for American College Testing in Iowa City, Iowa ... becomes the first data center in the U.S. to complete LEED Platinum certification. ...  data center opened in February 2008 ... 4,000 square feet of raised-floor ... within an 8,000 square foot building ... geothermal “bore field” - a system of vertical holes drilled into the earth’s surface which house a closed-loop piping system filled with water and/or coolant. ..."

" ... other environmentally-friendly attributes include a high performance HVAC system, 30% recycled content during construction, and numerous renewable materials used in the interior design. ..."


Via: datacenterknowledge LINK

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May 21, 2009

U.S. Geothermal Energy Technology, Finance, and Development Workshop




Geothermal Energy Association logo

The U.S. Geothermal Energy Technology, Finance and Development Workshop will be held June 3rd, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.

Geothermal is becoming more popular as a renewable source of clean energy ... LINK

" ... U.S. Geothermal Energy Association is a trade association composed of U.S. companies who support the expanded use of geothermal energy and are developing geothermal Resources worldwide for electrical power generation and direct-heat uses."

" ... GEA advocates for public policies that will promote the development and utilization of geothermal Resources, provides a forum for the industry to discuss issues and problems, encourages research and development to improve geothermal technologies, presents industry views to governmental organizations, provides assistance for the export of geothermal goods and services, compiles "

 

Via:  U.S. Geothermal Energy Association LINK

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May 20, 2009

Nevada Goes Geothermal




Pictorial: How Geothermal Works

The western part of the US has a large geothermal potential ... as ween from the map below ... the red areas have temperatures of over 100 C.  Nevada Geothermal Power is making the most of this potential ...basically energy free energy ... geothermal map of the US

Read on for more >>> 

"Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. ... emerging renewable energy developer focused on producing clean, sustainable geothermal electric power from high temperature geothermal resources. ... has four properties in ... Blue Mountain , Pumpernickel, and Black Warrior - in Nevada - and Crump Geyser - in Oregon."

" ... Nevada has over 16 power plants, with ...approximately 333 MW of geothermal power. ...Geothermal is not the future; geothermal is NOW!" Nevada Geothermal Power logo

Geothermall is / has  " ...  Clean, renewable electricity, Low or no emissions. Proven technology, No fuel required; energy cost not an issue, Low operating costs ..."

 

Via:  Nevada Geothermal Power  LINK

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November 19, 2008

State Incentives for Green Technology





Database of State Incentives for Renewables and EfficiencyIn addition to Federal tax credits, grants, loans, etc ... many states and or local utilities offer programs to help homeowners get into solar, wind or geothermal energy.

" ... Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency is an ongoing project of the North Carolina Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) funded by the U.S. Department of Energy."IREC Logo

" IREC's mission is to accelerate the use of renewable energy sources and technologies in and through state and local government and community activities...."

>>> Federal Programs LINK

>>> State Programs  LINK

 

Via:  DESIRE  LINK

 

 

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April 23, 2008

Radnor (Delaware County, PA) Schools Go Green




Radnor Middle School Radnor Township (Delaware Country, Pa) recently opened their new Middle School.  It was designed from the ground up to be environmentally friendly as well as to provide a healthy environment for the students and staff.

Some of the energy saving features include: " ... Geothermal heating and cooling, ...'green roof' with plants that absorb storm-water, keep the building cool, and give off oxygen, Waterless urinals and motion-activated sinks, Motion sensors that adjust / turn off classroom lights reducing electrical load..."

" ... is the only green-roof school in Delaware County [PA]  ... . is eligible to receive LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council ..."

 

Via:  PhiladelphiaSustainabilityAwards.com   Link

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April 21, 2008

Friends School in Philadelphia, Pa to use Goethermal Energy




Friends Center - Phila., PA.

Friends Select, an independent Quaker school in center city Philadelphia, Pa, is constructing a thermal energy system,.

Drilling holes " ... 1,500 feet below the sidewalk ... in search of energy savings."

" ... will use the ambient temperature of the ground, about 50 degrees, to heat and cool the Quaker-run office complex."

" ... costing $1.3 million, ... will help eliminate the center's emissions of greenhouse gases and cut its energy costs by an estimated 46 percent. The payback period: six to eight years."

Freied Select has other "green" application ... " ... a green makeover that includes solar panels, a vegetated roof, and rainwater holding tanks to flush the toilets."

Via:  www.philly.com   Link

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