"Elisa,
Thanks for the funny and informative link, and what were you doing up at 3:30 am on 12/1/12 (besides composing this post, of course :-)?
I retired 5 years before my wife and have had no problems living at 68F during the heating season. Now…"
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Elisa Wood's blog post was featuredEnergy efficiency and a cold marriage
We know energy efficiency can save the world, but can it save a marriage?Leave it to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to take on that question. The agency is known for its vanguard energy research. But it is one thing to produce papers on topics like ‘Air Bypass in Vertical Stack Water Source Heat Pumps’ and another to delve into what a cold room can do to a new marriage.That’s the premise behind Irreconcilable Temperatures, a five-part comedy/ad…See More
Elisa Wood posted a blog postEnergy efficiency and a cold marriage
We know energy efficiency can save the world, but can it save a marriage?Leave it to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to take on that question. The agency is known for its vanguard energy research. But it is one thing to produce papers on topics like ‘Air Bypass in Vertical Stack Water Source Heat Pumps’ and another to delve into what a cold room can do to a new marriage.That’s the premise behind Irreconcilable Temperatures, a five-part comedy/ad…See More
Tom Delconte commented on Elisa Wood's blog post 'Energy democracy' becomes more real"I'm with Tedd on this one. Most upstaters I know just heat with wood, anyway http://www.woodheat.org/ . Upstate is defined as north of Allentown, PA & away from the coast. Heating with wood is their democratic right, & they…"
tedkidd commented on Elisa Wood's blog post 'Energy democracy' becomes more real"
It will be interesting to see if Opower can be more than a servant to the utility needs to flatten demand. Do they really want to lower consumption? I think about as much as my local Exxon wants to sell less gas. (although he…"
Robert Riversong commented on Elisa Wood's blog post 'Energy democracy' becomes more real"The Stupidity of The ‘Smart’ Grid by Blake Levitt
March 6, 2011
B. Blake Levitt is an award-winning science journalist who has researched the biological effects of nonionizing radiation since the late 1970’s. She is the…"
Tom Delconte commented on Elisa Wood's blog post 'Energy democracy' becomes more real"I guess this is all important to the big picture, Elisa, but too much for the common person. There was a general consensus last week that it's too late to stop global warming, perhaps you might address that! What's good for Exelon is good…"
Elisa Wood's blog post was featured'Energy democracy' becomes more real
Will new technologies democratize energy much the way the Internet did information?Industry movement seems to point in that direction with the rise of the smart grid, time-of-day pricing, distributed solar, and the electric vehicle. Together these technologies offer a vision of a less centralized energy system, one where communities and households ‘vote in’ or shape the electric grid by how they decide to consume energy, a phenomenon also called the …See More
Elisa Wood posted a blog post'Energy democracy' becomes more real
Will new technologies democratize energy much the way the Internet did information?Industry movement seems to point in that direction with the rise of the smart grid, time-of-day pricing, distributed solar, and the electric vehicle. Together these technologies offer a vision of a less centralized energy system, one where communities and households ‘vote in’ or shape the electric grid by how they decide to consume energy, a phenomenon also called the …See More
CleanEdison commented on Elisa Wood's blog post How we use and save energy"Awesome post Elisa.
It can be very easy to lose sight of the energy intensive nature of (almost) everything we do. Even as I type away on my computer I am reminded about the plastics, hardware and transportation involved to bring it to my desk (not…"
Elisa Wood posted a blog postHow we use and save energy
When I picked up a gallon of milk at the store today, I looked at it in a new way. I was buying energy.This insight came courtesy of the US Energy Information Administration‘s recent ‘Today in Energy’ article about industrial energy consumption.It turns out that we use about 30 percent of our energy for industrial processes, according to the federal agency. But it’s hard for most of us to grasp where all that…See More
Avery Ray Colter commented on Elisa Wood's blog post Why Isn't the South Green? Or is it?"Well I do know this. My wife and I, just for kicks, watched the opening episode of Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. At one point, they all jumped on ATVs and the kid, narrating, explained that they were headed to their local shopping center. Well…"
Robert Riversong commented on Elisa Wood's blog post Why Isn't the South Green? Or is it?"Melissa said "We strive to keep politics out of this"
What a sad statement that "green" means political to many people. I think that's a direct result of energy industry propaganda and the Faux News so many listen…"
David Eggleton commented on Elisa Wood's blog post Why Isn't the South Green? Or is it?"Here are references (and a bad link) to what Melissa mentioned."
David Eggleton commented on Elisa Wood's blog post Why Isn't the South Green? Or is it?""It's not just that the south doesn't trust government; it's more that the south doesn't trust this government."
That's a shame. In other countries, with different systems and multiple parties,…"
Melissa Baldridge commented on Elisa Wood's blog post Why Isn't the South Green? Or is it?"Great topic, Elisa. True confession - I'm a Texas-ex, and I have family in the oil and gas business. My bro listens to Rush Limbaugh and would die before he'd vote Democratic I lived in Houston for 20 years and worked for…"
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Energy efficiency and a cold marriage
We know energy efficiency can save the world, but can it save a marriage?
Leave it to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to take on that question. The agency is known for its vanguard energy research. But it is one thing to produce papers on topics like ‘Air Bypass in Vertical Stack Water Source Heat Pumps’ and another to delve into what a cold room can do to a new marriage.
That’s the premise behind Irreconcilable Temperatures, a…
ContinuePosted on December 1, 2012 at 3:30am — 1 Comment
'Energy democracy' becomes more real
Will new technologies democratize energy much the way the Internet did information?
Industry movement seems to point in that direction with the rise of the smart grid, time-of-day pricing, distributed solar, and the electric vehicle. Together these technologies offer a vision of a less centralized energy system, one where communities and households ‘vote in’ or shape the electric grid by how they decide to consume energy, a phenomenon also called the …
ContinuePosted on October 25, 2012 at 9:10am — 4 Comments
How we use and save energy
When I picked up a gallon of milk at the store today, I looked at it in a new way. I was buying energy.
This insight came courtesy of the US Energy Information Administration‘s recent ‘Today in Energy’ article about industrial energy consumption.
It turns out that we use about 30 percent of our energy for industrial processes, according to the federal agency. But it’s hard for most of us to grasp…
ContinuePosted on September 28, 2012 at 12:24am — 1 Comment
Why Isn't the South Green? Or is it?
Everyone is seeking the elusive killer app that will revolutionize energy. Most expect it to be a high tech gadget, or new form of generation or a way to finally store mass quantities of electricity.
Not anthropologist Susan Mazur-Stommen. She’s looking in a completely different place: inside our heads, or more specifically inside the heads of those who live in the Deep South.
Mazur-Stommen, who is the director of behavior and human dimensions for the American Council for an…
ContinuePosted on August 31, 2012 at 8:44pm — 9 Comments
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We don't see a lot of bi-partisan bills in Congress these days. Here's one focusing on home…See More
David Eggleton replied to Jose Macho's discussion Why Are Energy-Saving Home Inprovements Down??"That varies, as policies are different from state to state."
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Discuss the pros and cons of the equipment you are interested in prior to purchase. Post equipment…See More
George Kopf posted a discussionMisting Aeroseal in Pressurized Home = Amazing Air Sealing Innovation
As a training program manager for a non-profit, I am often too busy managing my program to catch…See More
Dennis Heidner replied to Jose Macho's discussion Why Are Energy-Saving Home Inprovements Down??"Ben, the German highway system concept actually started BEFORE Nazi Germany during the…"
Stan Kuhn replied to Patrick Michaelyan's discussion Hot Upper Stories"You note overheating on the south side (naturally.) Assuming the typical roof overhang of…"
Patrick Michaelyan replied to Patrick Michaelyan's discussion Hot Upper Stories"Thanks a lot Ed. And thanks to all who have added their two cents.
I think I know where to take…"
Ed Minch replied to Patrick Michaelyan's discussion Hot Upper Stories"We have successfully treated this same problem in perhaps 1000 of this same house in the…"
Craig Savage commented on Craig Savage's video
What is a Heat Pump Water Heater
"Hello Tom
We are working with A.O. Smith, GE and Stiebel Eltron on a Building America task to…"
Tom Delconte commented on Craig Savage's videoWhat is a Heat Pump Water Heater
"Craig: I was serious, since my propane price jumped from .98 to 1.85! according to everyone the GE…"
Ben Jacobs replied to Jose Macho's discussion Why Are Energy-Saving Home Inprovements Down??"I think that government support for good ideas results in major benefits over the long haul.
Please…"
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