Rooftops Provide Huge Opportunity For Solar Development

Los Angeles is a prime area for solar power, and its development space is growing. More than 12,000 acres are available on rooftops across the city, which could net families and business owners up to five gigawatts of power. This clean energy reduces oil dependency, helps the environment, and over time cuts energy costs. This broad new opportunity provides the perfect time for solar training. Staying abreast of this exciting development in Los Angeles will provide many benefits. Onsite solar training provides crucial details for making decisions about solar development. Los Angeles aims to fill a third of its energy needs through renewable sources by 2020. Solar courses are a unique opportunity to join in this growing technological market. With free solar training available in some areas, anyone can decide whether renewable energy industries are a good next step, even enrolling in a solar training institute for advanced study.

Published on 14/05/12

Rooftops Provide Huge Opportunity For Solar Development

Complete solar panel kits

Generate your own power at home with photovoltaic Solar Panel kits We have a massive range of solar panels and accessories to get you running your electrical appliances without a grid connection. Find everything from 5w to 150w solar panels, We have charge controllers, Inverters cables and mounting equipment. We even have complete 60w solar home power stations to 150w solar home power stations to get you making your own power. We also stock a wide range of solar garden lighting, solar laptop and phone charges and solar powered toys. * 5w to 150w solar panels * Solar home power station complete kits * Inverter * Deep cycle batteries * Charge controller * Solar chargers * Solar lighting kits

Published on 14/05/09

Energy Saving devices and services

Energy Saving Devices and Materials Save money, reduce emissions. Save money and Energy today by using standby busters, Energy saving lighting, Energy monitors, radiator boosters, energy efficient appliances and much more. Heating and Energy bills have never been higher, so its time to take action to reduce the energy used within your home. We have sourced a wide range of clever inventions that will reduce energy wastage and hopefully put some pennies back into your pocket. * Energy Meters * Radiator Boosters * Radiator Insulation * Stand-by busters * Radiator valves * Power socket controllers

Published on 14/05/09

A dishwasher that's more efficient than hand-washing

Are there dishwashers out there that use less energy and water than washing the dishes by hand? Yes! In fact, it turns out that just about any ENERGY STAR rated dishwasher uses less energy, water, and detergent than most people use to wash dishes by hand. Researches in the EU did a study that found that while a small percentage of subjects outperformed an efficient dishwasher, most used far more water, energy, and soap than a dishwasher does.

Published on 05/05/09

A dishwasher that's more efficient than hand-washing

The Power to be Free

Powabyke, the creators of the world’s most innovative electric cycles are proud to unveil the X-byke the very latest innovation in powered cycling designed to benefit commuters and leisure cyclists around the world. Powabyke deliver excellence in innovation, design and performance, and are launching the X-byke range at a time when people are seriously considering alternative forms of transport. Today more than ever, people are thinking of ways to reduce their carbon footprint and also reduce their day to day expenses, such as travel costs. The new range is expected to make electric powered biking a way of life, a true 21st century method of transport that’s easy on the environment, cost effective and effortless – giving riders the “Power to be Free”. X-byke makes it effortless for people to cover greater distances, take control of their travel and do their bit for the environment.

Published on 14/08/08

Powabyke at the heart of the city

As part of their ongoing commitment to encourage more people out cars and onto bikes, Powabyke are taking an active approach throughout Bath this month. Powabyke Ltd, with their head office on Wood Street, Bath, have been supplying electric Powascooters and Powabykes throughout the UK with over 30,000 vehicles on the UK’s roads. Recently, the innovative electric cycle company invited members of the public to take a closer look at their range of vehicles at the World Environment Day exhibition held at Green Park station. On show were the popular Commuter, Shopper and Euro models, as well as the latest Powascooter – a stylish, fully electric two-wheel scooter. Reports issued earlier this year show that air pollution in Bath is amongst the worst in the UK*. As a Bath-based company, Powabyke are encouraging people to take action now and seriously consider cleaner and greener alternatives to the car.

Published on 23/06/08

Fuel Consumption and Its Cost

With all the recent talk of soaring gas prices many people who commute to work, drive to summer vacation destination, or simply dirve to the store running errands have begun to take notice. The driving, a daily task for many, can get expensive when it comes to filling the tank with gas. For some commuters who focus less attention of the well-being of the earth and more on the size of their pocketbook, a fuel cost calculator may be the answer. Calculating how much fuel and how much money is spent in a particular vehicle can increase awareness when it comes to fuel conservation and hopefully lead to alternative or consolidated methods of traveling.

Published on 16/05/08

Green Transportation 2008, Choices for Our Future

This coming weekend, the Green Building Exchange is hosting an assortment of Alternative Vehicles at 305 Main St. in Redwood City. The event kicks off with an educational forum on Friday, April 11th, where speakers and panelists will discuss how new policy and technology can help us step toward a sustainable transportation future. On Saturday, April 12th, the vehicle show is FREE and open to the public from 9am to 5pm. The show features over 45 cutting-edge alternative vehicles, a suite of sustainable vendors, music, refreshments and more.

Published on 09/04/08

Green Transportation 2008, Choices for Our Future

Powabyke Launch New All Terrain System

Powabyke are launching new All Terrain Suspension (ATS) forks to fit selected vehicles from their electric bike range. The new ATS forks will be available as an optional extra on new bikes or as an upgrade on ones currently on the roads. Bikes set to benefit are Powabyke’s Shoppers, Euros and Commuters. Benefits to riders will include increased comfort with a more forgiving ride, as the adjustable damper will soak up any bumps in the road - kinder to both the rider and the bike. The rider will also achieve greater traction, power and speed as the wheels will stay in contact with the ground more easily. Powabyke’s ATS forks have been manufactured to the European Mountain bike standard. The adjustable damper comes complete with fixings and installation manual for a retro fit, or is available as an optional extra on new bikes.

Published on 09/04/08

A POWA-FUL SOLUTION

Amidst the concerns of gridlocked city roads, poor air quality and expensive parking, Powabyke are putting their money where their mouth is and are offering an incentive to those wanting to become part of the solution. With a network of dealers across the country, Powabyke Ltd’s range of electric bikes and scooters are easily available, and with electrical assistance, make cycling more accessible and a more attractive option for many. Director Nick Child has decided to add Powabyke’s weight to the campaign to get more people back on cycles by offering a substantial saving on the company’s Commuter model. Throughout April Powabyke are offering a saving of £150 on a brand new Commuter as part of their drive to encourage more people to use an environmentally friendly alternative to conventionally fueled vehicles. All you have to do is log onto their website www.powabyke.com

Published on 28/03/08

Green Oil bike lube

Get in your bike! Green Oil is an essential chain lube. Green Oil contains no petrochemicals, and no palm oil. Green Oil is the Ecologist Magazines Pick of the Month, and What Mountain Bikes Gold Award Winner. Protect and lubricate your chain with Green Oil chain lube. Just £5.20 with free postage from www.green-oil.net destroy limits, not nature!

Published on 07/03/08

Powabyke welcomes Livingstone’s vision for London

With the announcement by Ken Livingstone that the capital could soon see significant investment to create cycling super-highways, an electric bike manufacturer believes we are on the dawn of a new era of two-wheeled transport. £400million is likely to be invested in ‘super-cycleways’, and electric bikes that offer assisted cycling are fast becoming an even more attractive and viable prospect to the average commuter. Powabyke have been supplying their innovative range of electrically assisted bikes to dealers throughout the UK for nearly ten years, and have sold tens of thousands of vehicles to people of all ages. The last decade has not only seen a dramatic change in the way people think about transport, it has also seen impressive developments in technology, allowing Powabyke to create stylish, high performance electric vehicles with numerous benefits for the cyclist that don’t cost the earth - literally.

Published on 27/02/08

Powabyke welcomes Livingstone’s vision for London

Stealth Powa is with the Force!

Police in the North Cotswolds have invested in a new weapon in their fight against crime in the form of electric Powabykes, thanks to an initiative from the Safer Cotswolds Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP). Following a successful introduction of three electric assisted cycles for use by police in the South Cotswold area, the CDRP under the umbrella of the Local Strategic Partnership, have ordered two Powabykes for use in the North Cotswolds. Powabykes are electric bikes designed to give all of the benefits of traditional cycling without the effort, and as such can provide clear benefits for Police Officers. Powered by a battery driven 250w electric motor with a handlebar mounted throttle, cyclists can add as much or as little assistance as required. In situations where officers may need all the energy they can muster, Powabykes will help to give the Police an all important edge over criminals.

Published on 27/02/08

Introducing the Vortex Fuel Saver

The Vortex Fuel Saver (www.VortexFuelSaver.com) is a fuel saving device for gas (or diesel) cars and light trucks that saves fuel, reduces emissions and increases vehicle performance. The patent pending system uses modified ortho-hydrogen technology to automatically energize the fuel for explosively increased combustion efficiency, realizing 10-50% increases in fuel mileage and up to 99% reduction in harmful emissions. This is not a fuel additive, does not require cutting lines in the engine, and does not require any maintenance. It simply secures around the fuel, air and coolant lines and can be installed in less than 15 minutes without any special tools. The Vortex Fuel Saver Guarantees a minimum 10% increase in Miles Per Gallon (MPG), has a 90 day, no questions asked, 100% money back guarantee and a Lifetime Power Warranty. For more information, please contact Vortex at Sales@VortexFuelSaver.com.

Published on 18/02/08

Green Storage and Shipping Practices Help Environment and Bottom Line

When it comes to the delivery of merchandise, the total carbon footprint is roughly equivalent to how much fuel it takes to get your products where they need to be. The more efficient the shipping is, the smaller the footprint, and the cheaper the shipping cost. Here’s a simple example, a 10-lb. parcel shipment from a New York City warehouse to a residence in Los Angeles. If your warehouse is in New York, your cost for a normal ground shipment to the residence in LA would be approximately $12.66. If you need to get it there via next-day air it would be approximately $81.00. If you put some of your inventory in a warehouse in Los Angeles your cost for that same package would be $8.39. If you had to get the product to the customer the next day, it would be the same $8.39 fee.

Published on 08/02/08

Green Storage and Shipping Practices Help Environment and Bottom Line

TRUE OR FALSE; POLLUTION FREE MOTORING WITH FREE PARKING ?

With many towns and cities suffering from their fair share of air pollution and parking problems, innovative international company Powabyke Ltd. are encouraging people to take action now and seriously consider a cleaner alternative. Managing Director Nick Child believes the range of Powascooters and Powabykes offer an easy, green and viable solution for many urban motorists, and being cheap to run and free to park, are also easy on the pocket. Nick Child commented, “I think everyone wants to do their bit to help ease the problems in terms of air and noise pollution as well as the parking nightmare, but not many people are aware of the alternatives that are available. Electric scooters and bikes give riders many benefits, and for many towns and cities they are ideal – there are no exhaust fumes, they’re quiet and relaxing to ride and they don’t cost the earth – literally!”

Published on 05/02/08

TRUE OR FALSE; POLLUTION FREE MOTORING WITH FREE PARKING ?

GOING GREEN WITH NORTH DEVON COLLEGE

As part of North Devon College’s drive to reduce their carbon footprint, the educational establishment has turned to electric vehicle manufacturer Powabyke for help. Powabyke is an innovative company helping to support the move towards efficient and greener transport, providing high performance electric vehicles which don’t cost the earth – literally. The range of electric bikes, available have been designed to give all the benefits of traditional cycling without the effort which can put many people off jumping aboard a two-wheeled vehicle. The electric scooters available are clean, green and easy on the ear as well as the eye with both retro and modern models. North Devon College are committed to reducing their carbon emissions inline with North Devon District Councils new incentives, and have been searching for an electric bike manufacturer to supply them with reliable, efficient and user friendly bikes.

Published on 10/01/08

Travel Green with RezHub.com!

Green travel for everyone, and every trip! With the launch of RezHub.com's Green Travel website, you can book with green hotels, hybrid rental cars, and participate in carbon offsetting programs…OR book the vacation of your dreams and still feel good (and green) about it. RezHub.com donates a portion of their revenue from all travel booked at the Green Travel Hub to a green organization, and that is whether or not you are able to book a green labeled trip. With RezHub, you can make in impact... without impacting your trip! Visit http://www.rezhub.com or http://www.greentravelhub.com for more information.

Published on 24/12/07

ibuyeco - carbon offseting car insurance

ibuyeco is a new type of car insurance that allows you to offset your CO2 emissions as part of the policy.

Published on 21/08/07

ibuyeco - carbon offseting car insurance

REVA Announces Global Launch of the Advanced REVAi

Bangalore, July 25, 2007: On a constant journey towards providing consumers with environment friendly and intelligent solutions for city mobility, REVA Electric Car Company (RECC), has launched the advanced REVA car, the REVAi. The REVAi comes with a host of technological advancements and features that will benefit both the consumer and the environment. Key to this technology is the AC drivetrain. This advancement in technology will give customers a greater driving experience, increased speed, range and acceleration. The REVAi also comes with improved aesthetics and interiors to further enhance the customer’s experience.

Published on 25/07/07

REVA Announces Global Launch of the Advanced REVAi

Modec, the British born transport solution

The pure electric Modec is an exceptional, light commercial vehicle that’s also environmentally friendly and affordable. The incentives of zero congestion charge, zero road tax and zero operator licence have certainly appealed to forward thinking fleet operators. Tesco.com led the way by ordering the first Modec fleet. Many others soon followed. Heralded as the future of urban commercial transport, the Modec is the first purpose designed and built vehicle of its kind. Quiet, efficient and stylish, it harnesses the power of world leading battery technology and revolutionary manufacturing techniques to deliver a range of commercial vehicles that are perfect for use in city environments. After an overnight charge Modec vehicles drive all day; covering over 100 miles at speeds of up to 50mph while carrying a 2 tonne payload. British born Modec vehicles deliver performance and economy comparable to diesel equivalents, but without the noise, smell or pollution.

Published on 12/07/07

Modec, the British born transport solution

Ecotricity hope to create enough new green energy for a further 20,000 homes in 2007

At Ecotricity we continually invest our customers' money in building new sources of renewable energy. In 2006 we increased our generation capacity by over 50%. And we've got even bigger plans for 2007 when we hope to create enough new green energy to power a further 20,000 homes. And whilst we're putting up turbines we're also planting trees - 20,000 broadleaf trees for the first 20,000 customers who join us.

Published on 28/05/07

Ecotricity hope to create enough new green energy for a further 20,000 homes in 2007

NICE Car will be one of the sponsors of London Sustainability Weeks

London Sustainability Weeks kicks off on 3rd June with the Camden Green Fair. As one of the sponsors of the Green Fair NICE will have the complete range of environmentally clean vehicles on show. NICE will also be present at other events during London Sustainability Weeks.

Published on 24/05/07

NICE Car will be one of the sponsors of London Sustainability Weeks

Alke presents a range of professional zero emission electric vehicles

No-noise and zero-pollution, flexibility, strength: A full range of professional zero emission electric vehicles (ZEVs) for every need. 6KW separate excitation engine (17.5-20KW max SEM power), load capacity up to 1000Kg and towing capacity till 3000Kg. For the harder conditions, aggressive and strong: Powered by 20HP Kubota engines, ideal for off-road and large estates transportation. Able to face 100% slopes, automatic gear-change, engine brake with automatic engagement. Between main characteristics we find: 6kw SEM excitation engine, double speed mode, engine braking system with energy recovery, best in class 600A controller, 8x6V drive batteries and on-board high frequency charger to plug everywhere.

Published on 20/05/07

Alke presents a range of professional zero emission electric vehicles

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