Archive for February, 2010
Tidal power is an emerging field of alternative energy production that is attempting to apply the lessons learned from wind power generation to the predictability of the tides. Tidal turbines are operationally identical to wind turbines, but must be designed to handle the much higher density of water, as well as to deal with corrosion, storms, and prevent damage caused by cavitation. Tidal power is extremely attractive to power companies because the tides are constant and predictable. Wind may not blow, the weather may hide the sun, but the tides are always moving, allowing tidal power generators to provide a constant source of energy. Learn more at www.umaine.edu/engineering/home/department-research/research-features/tidal-power/
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Jeanette Fitzsimons: How can the Minister have confidence in the board of Genesis Energy, when it told the Rodney District Council that it had sufficient gas arrangements to operate the proposed Rodney power station, but told the Electricity Commission that it does not have access to a sufficient, secure forward quantity of gas for it? Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: I am advised that the board of Genesis Energy has given the go-ahead for a consent to be sought, but has not made any decisions about the building of that plant. Jeanette Fitzsimons: What advice, if any, has the Minister received from the chair of the board about the companys Gasbridge project in New Plymouth to import liquefied natural gas to fuel its power stations, which, under international contracts, would tie the price of electricity to the international price of oil? Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: I am unable to answer that. I do know that New Zealand is a very prospective country. There are lots of opportunities for new gas finds, and this Government is encouraging people to go out and make those finds. Jeanette Fitzsimons: How can the Minister, then, have confidence in the board of Genesis Energy, when it proposes to build the Rodney gas-fired power plant and the Gasbridge liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, which, together, will tie power prices for Kiwi households and businesses to the rising international price of oil, under the contracts that govern LNG trade? Hon GERRY BROWNLEE: I am advised that neither of those decisions has been made.
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Jess Jessen is the manager of the Galmsbüll wind farm in northern Germany – and its principal shareholder.He has always seen the potential profits to be made in the sector and shrugged off the skeptics back in the 1980s. Wind currently meets 7% of Germany’s energy requirements, and that figure is set to double over the next few years. Local residents, however, complain that the enormous rotors are an eyesore.
Sure, the speedster has none of the comforts of its auto show brethren (airbags, rear-view mirrors, turn signals), but what it lacks in style it makes up for in function. Hybrid Technologies’ thoroughbred hits a top speed of 175 mph and maximum range of 200 miles. For more videos from Popular Mechanics visit: www.popularmechanics.com Everything from the World of Popular Mechanics: www.popularmechanics.com Subscribe to Popular Mechanics: subscribe.hearstmags.com -
Yesterday there was rain in the morning but a great afternoon should have accommodated a run. It just didn’t happen, however, for a variety of reasons. There had thus to be no slippage today. If the morning permitted that was when a slightly longer run was to be implemented. I woke up ready and willing and a 5 mile road run seemed a good option. The body coped well and the brain was satisfied although a mid afternoon sleep was required. On the Parkway and just out of the side of my eye I spied an electricity pylon and that just wound me up. For years I have had concerns about electromagnetic radiation from electricity supply systems and radiation from mobile phone masts. Here was an opportunity for a rant about them. It seemed natural then to move to consider greener alternatives and the choices politicians make generally as a result of no more than expedient opportunism to placate an uninformed public. Seems like this could be an ongoing topic in this video blog.
On May 3, 2008, the San Bernardino County Democratic Central Committee (SBCDCC)hosted the first annual Congressman George E. Brown, Jr. Inaugural Awards Banquet honoring The 2008 Grassroots Volunteers of the Year. The event was held at California State University, San Bernardino and the Featured Speaker was Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi slated to be the next Governor of California. This video contains those portions of Garamendi’s speech that dealt with Global Warming, our current Energy Policy, and Alternative Energy.
In March 2009, in Washington, DC, hundreds of anti-coal activists demonstrated against America’s number one source of low-cost electricity generation. The far-left alliance Capitol Climate Action called on the US Congress to combat global warming by ending the use of America’s plentiful coal reserves. But coal generates over 50 percent of Americas energy. Coal costs merely one third of what alternative energy costs. And mountaintop mining the technique that angers anti-coal activists the most — produces about 70 percent of all US coal output. To combat the dangerous anti-coal agenda, the Competitive Enterprise Institute organized a counter-protest, dubbed the “Celebrate Coal and Keep Energy Affordable Rally.” Written by Silvia Santacruz, edited by Christine Hall, narrated by Ryan Young and produced by Drew Tidwell.