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BBB to donate 50% of profits from merchandise sales to New Orleans Charity(1)
In response to the unprecedented disaster of the gulf oil spill, coupled with the lingering effects on the local economy from hurricane Katrina, and now the start of the 2010 hurricane season, Build Baby Build will donate 50% of profits from sales of BBB t-shirts, mugs, hats, etc. sold on www.cafepress.com/buildbabybuild to the Greater New Orleans Foundation. [...]
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National Grid opens largest solar plant in Massachusetts
National Grid has completed the first of five planned solar plants in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a one-megawatt plant in Whitinsville, MA. This project was the first utility-owned solar plant completed under the Massachusetts Green Communities Act, a 2008 law that allowed utilities to own up to 50MW of solar generation.
The rooftop installation is predicted to generate more [...]
Skinner bill expands solar energy buy-back program in California
The California Legistlature adopted a Bill written by Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, that would allow utilities to buy up to 5 percent of their energy from customers. Current law limits those purchases to 2.5 percent.
The Assembly adopted the bill on a 53-1 vote and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, said the governor intends to sign it. The [...]
Foldable, portable windmill
You never know which way the wind will blow, or when you might need to harness its power. Now, with the Eolic foldable, portable windmill you never have to worry again. The Eolic, a portable turbine can be mounted on its telescopic pole in just three steps. Imagine using this little beauty on a camping [...]