Getting Green Off The Grid

The market always finds a way. Makes me wonder why GM took so long to advertise their flex fuel vehicles. I remember Ford having them in the early 90’s but not for public sale.
KFOXTV.com - Automotive - People Brew Own Gas To Beat Pump Prices
WASHINGTON — Some people have become so […]

If I were a smart entrepreneur, I’d start marketing my products in New England.
New England at greater risk of power woes than rest of Northeast - Boston.com
Compared with New York and parts of eastern Canada, New England faces a greater likelihood of measures to ease the load, including temporary voltage reductions and supply […]

This is good news. In a time when wind power gets a bad rap because of the affect on wildlife, it’s good to see more acceptance. I have to say I feel a little sorry for the students at schools where they’re installing wind and solar power. No more days off for […]

Solar power seems to be taking off more and more recently. I noticed a trend.
Mill Creek High School unveils new solar array
Solar-powered device helps blind eyes see
Salt Lake building is model on benefits of solar power
Australian homeowners make market in green power
Microsoft Installs Silicon Valley’s Largest Solar Panel System at Its Mountain View […]

I kept hearing about how Michigan was bad for solar power. This couple shows that it can make a difference.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY: Harnessing sun could help power Michigan
People say Michigan has too many cloudy days for solar energy to be a viable alternative energy source. Don’t tell that to Donna and Joe Napolitano.
The couple has […]

It’s no surprise, given how astronomical heating and fuel prices have skyrocketed over the winter. Perhaps this will drive down the price, so that even more people will get off the grid.
Off the grid or on, solar and wind power gain - Yahoo! News
Despite a hodgepodge of state laws, the trend points up a […]

Back from vacation and car troubles. Will post more soon.

I can’t believe they would consider putting a landfill on top of a spring that’s purer than Arctic ice!
TheStar.com - Where worlds collide
The water he tested directly south of the site, taken from a flow feeding a cattle trough that was drilled in 1940, measured less than one part lead per trillion particles. […]

I always keep shopping bags, but I get more than I can use all the time. This is an interesting idea. Wonder if they’re comfortable?
grocery bag shoes on Flickr - Photo Sharing!