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This week we continue our coverage of Solar Power 2006 conference in San Jose. Barry Cinnamon the Chief Executive Officer of Akeena Solar lead his company to a public offering in 2006. The uniqueness... Energy efficiency, renewables and generation in 15 minutes or less...

This week we visit the National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL) in Colorado and speak with George Douglas, Media Relations Manager. This show is part 1 of the 3 part series where Mr. Douglas... Energy efficiency, renewables and generation in 15 minutes or less...

This week we visit the National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL) in Colorado and speak with George Douglas, Media Relations Manager. This show is part 2 of the 3 part series where Mr. Douglas... Energy efficiency, renewables and generation in 15 minutes or less...

In our final show on the series at the National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL) we visit with George Douglas, Media Relations Manager and learn about Bio-Fuels. Biomass is plant matter such as... Energy efficiency, renewables and generation in 15 minutes or less...

Since 1992, the EPA Energy Star Program has been leading the way in helping consumers realize the advantage of using energy efficient products. Using these products will help you save energy which... Energy efficiency, renewables and generation in 15 minutes or less...

Background Hawai‘i, like many other states, has an energy policy that calls for reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels by increasing energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy resources.... Energy efficiency, renewables and generation in 15 minutes or less...

A $38.5 billion U.S. appropriation has been secured for clean technology initiatives, but is collecting dust, according to the U.S. DOE's Andy Karsner.read more

We're still just playing at the margins, said San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom in his keynote at the San Francisco Cleantech Forum.read more

We're still just playing at the margins, said San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom in his keynote at the San Francisco Cleantech Forum.read more

What are the challenges of going public as a cleantech company? Here’s what two cleantech CEOs went through, and their advice for new startups.

Mr. Kimura began his career in energy at the age of 19 having founded Energy Industries from the back of his car. He led the company to multi-million dollar, multi-state success. His entrepreneurship accolades include SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2002 for California, Hawaii and Arizona, Hawaiian Electric Trade Ally of the Year 2006, [...]

Background Hawai‘i, like many other states, has an energy policy that calls for reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels by increasing energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy resources. Despite innumerable plans and studies of energy options over the last three decades, Hawai’i’s dependence on imported fossil fuels has actually increased. This is partly due [...]

Founded in 1977, the Alliance to Save Energy is a non-profit coalition of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders. The Alliance to Save Energy supports energy efficiency as a cost-effective energy resource under existing market conditions and advocates energy-efficiency policies that minimize costs to society and individual consumers, and that lessen greenhouse gas emissions and [...]

The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is a nonprofit professional society of 8,500 members in 77 countries. The mission of AEE is “ to promote the scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry and to foster action for Sustainable Development.” AEE offers a full array of informational outreach programs including seminars (live [...]

ESN Season 2 kicks off in this show host Darren Kimura introduces new co-host Brian Kealoha and recaps Season 1. Sponsored by: Sponsored by: The Energy Smart News is a production of the Environmental Sustainability Network a not for profit organization. The Energy Smart News is produced and distributed free for educational purposes. To [...]

The Energy Smart News and its sponsor partner Energy Industries have combined to become one of the EPA s Pledge Leaders Businesses Should invest in energy star products and use the tools. This will improve the bottom line. - Wendy Reed Sponsored by: Sponsored by: The Energy Smart News is a production of AdGrow, LLC. The [...]

Since 1992, the EPA Energy Star Program has been leading the way in helping consumers realize the advantage of using energy efficient products. Using these products will help you save energy which saves money and is good for the environment. Results are already adding up. Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved enough [...]

In our final show on the series at the National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL) we visit with George Douglas, Media Relations Manager and learn about Bio-Fuels. Biomass is plant matter such as trees, grasses, agricultural crops or other biological material. It can be used as a solid fuel, or converted into liquid or gaseous forms, [...]

This week we visit the National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL) in Colorado and speak with George Douglas, Media Relations Manager. This show is part 2 of the 3 part series where Mr. Douglas discusses NREL s work on Solar and Wind technologies. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the nation s primary laboratory for renewable energy and [...]

This week we visit the National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL) in Colorado and speak with George Douglas, Media Relations Manager. This show is part 1 of the 3 part series where Mr. Douglas discusses the activities at NREL, the operations and the purpose. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the nation s primary laboratory for renewable [...]

This week we continue our coverage of Solar Power 2006 conference in San Jose. Barry Cinnamon the Chief Executive Officer of Akeena Solar lead his company to a public offering in 2006. The uniqueness of Akeena s offering is that it is a first for PV project development and installation companies. His vision [...]

This week the Energy Smart News was live at the Solar Power 2006 conference in San Jose. Solar Power is the premier solar industry event featuring the top speakers in solar and exhibitors from around the globe. In this episode we caught up with Jigar Shah the founder and CEO of SunEdison a [...]

Tim Dick s message is simple. Use half the energy you consume today and you ll help lower gas prices, increase the US energy security and reduce global war. About Usehalf.Org: Today our nation uses twice the energy per capita as any other nation If our nation used half as much as we do today we [...]

October kicks off National ENERGY STAR Change A Light Campaign (October 2006) Americans are being asked to take one small step that will protect the environment, save energy, and save money. Americans are encouraged to replace one light in their home with one that has earned the government s ENERGY STAR. ENERGY STAR qualified bulbs and [...]

Wind Energy is a constant headliner in the renewable energy world. Larry Flowers, a 25 year veteran at the National Renewable Energy Laboratories is a key driver to that success. As the team leader for the NREL s Wind Technology Center in Golden, CO. His principal responsibilities is Wind Powering America a commitment to [...]

Colorado State has no State energy code, but can be considered a leader in the US energy efficiency landscape. Already a leader in the use of Performance Contracting, Colorado is closing on becoming a Green State . Via its Governor s Energy Initiative, to the state Green Teams the government is taking a proactive approach [...]

EcoSystem fluorescent dimming ballast by Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. was selected as the Ballasts category winner in the Electrical Construction Maintenance (EC M) magazine 2006 Product of the Year Competition. This episode of the Energy Smart News interviews Ken Walma its product manager. Joel and Ruth Spira founded Lutron Electronics Company, Inc. in [...]

In this show our guest is Kim Crossman of the US EPA s Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Partnership. Before joining the EPA, Kim was in the private sector promoting CHP and brings a wealth of experience to the program. Join us to learn more about what the EPA s CHP program is all about. [...]

This week, Energy Smart News and host Darren T. Kimura visit the island of Saipan and talk with Saipan/CNMI Energy Office Director Thelma Inos. Saipan is a island in Micronesia near Guam. Its population is around 70,000 and is a part of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI). CNMI s electricity is [...]

In this episode of Energy Smart News, we share an interview with Mike DiGrazia, National Solar Tour Manager for the American Solar Energy Society The American Solar Energy Society s National Solar Tour opens thousands of homes and buildings throughout the country to provide the public with an opportunity to experience solar power, solar heating, cooling, [...]