Frying an egg on the sidewalk.

The ‘City of Klamath Falls Geothermal Utility’ is located in a known geothermal activity area  in Oregon, and provides a renewable, non- polluting ‘green’ resource to heat Commercial and Government buildings throughout the downtown core area in addition to geothermal sidewalk and bridge snow melt systems.

Initial construction on the geothermal systems began in 1981.

The snow melt system is designed to provide safety and convenience throughout winter months for sidewalks and bridges. This would be difficult and expensive using other heating methods.

While other heat sources rise in cost, geothermal energy remains low, and has better overall heating efficiency.

City of Klamath Falls Link:

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Central Reykjavik (ocean in the distance)

Central Reykjavik

Large natural lake in central Reykjavik

I visited Iceland recently and was amazed at how they really use their natural renewable resources. Their Hydro electricity is on a grid that provides for over 80% of electricity on this huge island. They have a lot of rivers and glaciers melting, waterfalls etc. The Geothermal plants provide for a very large amount of heating & hot water to houses as well as providing hot water for municipal pools. 

I also was fortunate to meet a very nice couple that have a couple of apartments they rent out that are more comfortable than most places that you would normally rent. The apartments are very well equipped, and they also have excursion services. 

They speak English very well, as do many Islanders. Their website for tours is: Iceland Luxury Tours, Apartments: Cosy Reykjavik - Sveinn and Stella are guaranteed to enhance the quality of your visit! 

Link to Geothermal Video

This solar powered boat operates in Sydney Australia as a passenger ferry. Pollution free boats- WOW!

Boats are among the biggest fuel guzzlers of all time… right up there with  Hummers and Tanks.

This is a passenger boat that is powered by wind and solar energy. It has movable wing- like solar panels that act as sails.

Since it is Hybrid, it can run on wind, sun, battery, diesel or any combination of these.

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This is The Solar Shuttle, designed by SolarLab founder Christoph Behling. It is the UK’s largest and most advanced solar boat. It carries 42 passengers in all daylight conditions, has reserve power for night-time running and even generates surplus energy that can be fed back into the national grid.

It operates on the ecologically-fragile Serpentine Lake in one of the oldest parks in the world, London’s Hyde Park.

This is a copy of our recent SCS Certificate (Scientific Certification Systems).

SCS is an independant lab that certifies that a product performs according to its claims. They are known for “setting the standard for sustainability.”

This certificate is for our clear Energy Film.

Our tinted film helps to reduce glare and heat gain more than the clear:

Blocks an average of 98% UV wavelengths (250-380 nm).

Transmits an average of 38% visible light wavelengths (380-750 nm).

Blocks an average of 81% infrared wavelengths (750-2500nm).

And we do not use adhesives, like many other films, making it easy to remove if the need arises.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda and Tesla CEO Elon Musk in front of the Tesla model 'S'

Arnold in front of the Tesla model 'S'.

Tesla model 'S' studio shot

Tesla Roadster

Tesla paid $42 million dollars to purchase the former NUMMI pant (New United Motor Manufacturing Inc) in Silicon Valley, and includes 207 acres which is about 55% of the site and includes all manufacturing facilities there. 

As part of the deal with Tesla, Toyota has agreed to buy $50 million worth of stock in Tesla’s IPO (initial public offering). 

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This international trade show features building improvements, materials, green construction and innovative products and services related to commercial buildings. Energy Film will be featuring its performance and privacy window films.

Our performance film uses Nanoparticle technology to reduce solar heat gain in summer, retain warmth in winter, reduce harmful UV rays and balance interior room temperatures. It is easily applied and removed without damaging windows.

Privacy films are an elegant solution to giving windows a colorless etched or textured glass look at a fraction of the cost. They apply without adhesives and can be quickly removed and replaced with alternative designs. The films can be trimmed to create any design your imagination can come up with.

We would love to have you stop by and say “Hi”! We will be in booth # 856 in the Green Pavillion- June 28th~ 29th, 2010.

Hope to see you there!

Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center

300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802-4825
(562) 436-3636

MAP HERE

Compact fluorescents (CFL’s) are supposed to save a lot of energy and last longer. They do cost more than incandescent bulbs, so they should last longer. Personally I don’t find they last as long as regular bulbs in many cases. I recently read an article that suggested they last longer if you wait 15 minutes before turning them back on again. That doesn’t work so well in a bathroom or any room that gets used frequently. I often forget something and go right back and turn the light on again. I try really hard to turn off lights when I leave a room, and maybe mine aren’t lasting so long because I’m constantly turning them off and on! Some brands are slow to brighten up enough to see. Sometimes when I’m looking for something, I might be better off using a flashlight because of the time it takes to be bright enough to see. I could also be getting brands that aren’t as reliable, or simply a bad batch. I have some that last and last, and others that fail too soon.

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