California State Treasurer Bill Lockyer announced the sale of US $20 million in clean renewable energy bonds (CREBs) for the California Department of Transportation. The money from these bonds will be used for the installation of solar panels. The installation is expected to save tax payers $52 million dollars over the expected life of the equipment, 25 years.

This is one of several processes a state or government entity can get their hands on solar power to save money and protect the environment in the process. I am currently in the process of researching solar installations for our school district. The amount of research is stagering, but I am well on my way to a recommendation.

The AWEA (American Wind Energy Association) has made an effort to designate June 15th as Global Wind Energy Day. The idea is to petition for the advancement of wind energy.

I personally have a project in the wind category, a vertical axis wind turbine design that is highly efficient and already well on its way to production.

This is something we can all benefit from. If you follow the link, you may discover a picture of me with my kids standing directly in front of my turbine.

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New Funding Boosts Carbon Capture, Solar Energy and High Gas Mileage Cars and Trucks.

The $300 million infusion reflects Obama Administrations broad, aggressive research and development strategy.

WASHINGTON D.C. --- U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced more than $300 million worth of investments that will boost a range of clean energy technologies - including carbon capture from coal, solar power, and high efficiency cars and trucks. The move reflects the Obama Administrations commitment to a broad based strategy that will create millions of jobs while transforming the way we use and produce energy.

"Theres enormous potential for new jobs and reduced carbon pollution just by implementing existing technologies like energy efficiency and wind energy, but we also need to develop transformative new solutions," said Secretary Chu. "As a scientist, I remain optimistic that these breakthroughs are within our reach, and investments like these are an important part of achieving them."
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I think there is potential for this money to do a lot of good. Lets all cross our fingers, but at the same time, keep working on our own to improve the environment. Every effort counts.

Well, I have been making posts for a week and this system seems to be working pretty well.

With this in mind, I feel it is time to share some information on systems I have begun placing in our district. In an effort to conserve water, there are several systems I am currently investigating in regard to irrigation. We have a lot of land area and this is no small endeavor.

On another front, we also have a lot of urinals. This product displayed above is about the size of a golf ball and is a direct replacement for thousands of gallons of water in a urinal.

The installation is quick and affordable. We have converted urinals at several sites to waterless using this technology and are very happy with the results. We are installing the cube at our sites systematically as our budget will not allow a district wide installation.

If you would like to know more, please contact me. If you decide to go for it, please let them know you discovered it here.

Call them direct: 520-407-6788
They are based in Arizona.

Well, a region known for windmills has moved ahead and installed the first full scale floating commercial grade wind turbine. In my perpetual search for practical every day options that I can implement here at the district, I often discover the cutting edge happenings on the subject of renewable energy.

I thought some of you might enjoy the article. After all, this is a piece of history in the making. If this works, off shore wind farms may become common place.

enjoy.

PS - I added the football field as a visual reference on the photo.