The most efficient land vehicle goes well with spring. … [Continue Reading]
Proximity: A Very Green Hotel In North Carolina
April 30, 2008 by 4 Comments
The Proximity Hotel is proof that a hotel can be very green without sacrificing the comfort of its guests. The hotel is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it achieved a Gold LEED certification this year from the U.S. Green Building Council. … [Continue Reading]
Review: Smart Power Strips
April 28, 2008 by 6 Comments
I've been testing a surging-protecting power strip called the Smart Strip by BITS. The Smart Strip works like this: it has a "Control Outlet" which controls six other outlets on the power strip. If you plug a computer into the Control Outlet, and it … [Continue Reading]
Allison Rogers: Commuting Overnight By Train: Efficient
April 24, 2008 by 7 Comments
Train travel -- it's an efficient form of travel that really should revived in this country. Air travel, as we know it today, doesn't make much sense, if closely examined (although I'd like to see zero-emission planes and airship-based travel). But I … [Continue Reading]
Efficient: Foot Pedal Faucet Controllers
April 23, 2008 by 15 Comments
Foot pedal faucet controllers allow you to control a faucet hands-free. These devices are efficient and hygienic -- they are commonly found in commercial kitchens and hospitals. I'm not sure why we don't see them in more homes. You can reduce water … [Continue Reading]
13W LED Bulb Can Replace 100W Incandescent
April 22, 2008 by 11 Comments
This 13 watt bulb, the Evolux by EarthLED, is said to be first LED light to be able to replace a 100 watt incandescent. The lifetime of this bulb is rated at over 50,000 hours -- which is five times longer than a compact fluorescent bulb. Other … [Continue Reading]
eSolar Gets $130 Million From Google and Others
April 21, 2008 by 2 Comments
eSolar employees put the final touches on the mirrors used to focus sunlight. eSolar is a startup company which is in the process of building solar thermal power plants. It was one of the first startups to earn financial support from Google. This … [Continue Reading]
Rock Port: First U.S. City To Run On 100% Wind Power
April 21, 2008 by 8 Comments
Officials at Rock Port, Missouri, christened a four-turbine wind farm this week, making Rock Port the first U.S. city to get 100% of its electricity from wind power. … [Continue Reading]
Notes From The MetaEfficient Labs
April 20, 2008 by 13 Comments
I've been doing a lot of work in the MetaEfficient lab. I thought I would post an update on my experiments and research: … [Continue Reading]
Icebreaker: Efficient Wool T-Shirts For Warm Weather
April 17, 2008 by 1 Comment
Icebreaker, a New Zealand company, is proving that wool can be worn in warm weather. They have released a new line of "ultra-fine" merino wool T-shirts. I've been testing their Tech T Lite while biking, it has performed quite admirably in the … [Continue Reading]
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