Category Archives: Alternative Energy Sources

I really like my new power plant

Posted on June 12, 2012 by George B.

I hear that all the time, and I do remember telling myself that years ago, and then it dawned on me…… I had that feeling it was meeting my expectations, but compared to what? I really hadn’t compared it to others in … Continue reading →

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Predicting Epic Failures at Alamosa, another Green boondoggle

Posted on June 9, 2012 by George B.

Got no time to red the whole article? then skip to the blue print! Continue reading →

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CPV Solar, The Real Numbers

Posted on May 30, 2012 by George B.

  Solar PV Energy is little different from rain in some ways, it’s not how much that falls from the sky, but how much we can channel into our bucket and make use of. That might be a major problem with the … Continue reading →

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DIYers love to study gear failures, and here is a great study!

Posted on May 12, 2012 by George B.

Background Many of us have studied the Indian Clones, (Listeriods) and we know that almost all of the failures are related to poor workmanship. Most all failures can be traced to errors in cutting the gears, wrong materials used, inaccurate locations for … Continue reading →

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Could NextEra Sue the NREL?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by George B.

Amazing as it seems, some of those most angry about religion and faith-based movements seem to give their support for causes on faith alone, it seems such a contradiction, but apparently not for them. Among these people are many elected officials … Continue reading →

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Windpower Reality, Wind Farms Angry and now demanding more of the public

Posted on May 5, 2012 by George B.

Here’s a story worth reading, it will likely further divide our nation…   Lately though, electricity, not recreation, has become the big-ticket wind client in the Columbia Gorge. Wind turbines have sprung up all over the blustery hilltops in eastern … Continue reading →

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Email of the day, Ozzie Greg asks about stock fuel tanks on Lister Clones.

Posted on April 10, 2012 by George B.

Name  Greg F. Subject: Fuel tank Message: Hi George, Thank you for your informative CD. One thing I notice a common thread on is the poor quality of the Indian fuel tanks as supplied with their “CS Listeroids” Who makes … Continue reading →

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Your Key to Understanding the Future?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by George B.

Could it be that most decisions are about money, power and influence? Just where does doing the right thing come to play?  It wasn’t that long ago I shared some sentiments made by a friend, a first class problem solver. We discussed how decisions … Continue reading →

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Expect a new class of Cargo Ships Soon. April-2012

Posted on April 4, 2012 by George B.

  Whether you think it’s a good thing or a bad thing, if you live in Hawaii, your cost of living is going up! The EPA has ordered all ships visiting Hawaii to burn low sulfur fuel when they enter waters within two hundred … Continue reading →

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EV1.ORG A testament to our failing school system.

Posted on March 31, 2012 by George B.

America, land of the free? Well, I do think I still have the freedom of opinion, and all that follows is my opinion. I’ve got a page for you that I think is the basis for study and reflection, it … Continue reading →

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