Energy
Start Saving Power in Your Datacenter -- Before It's Too Late December 9th, 2008
Study: Datacenters Face Critical Power Shortages by 2011
Businesses are going to have to start thinking about ways to conserve power in their datacenters immediately, according to a new report which says that two-thirds of all datacenters will not have enough electricity to...more
Cell Phone Industry Hangs Up On Vampire Power December 5th, 2008
New Rating System to Rank Most Efficient Chargers
As we've written here before, cellphone chargers are not the most efficient devices in the world. Even when they are done charging your phone, they continue to suck energy out of the wall. That energy...more
The Best Christmas Gift of All: Rechargeable Batteries December 2nd, 2008
Looking through this week's Rite Aid flyer, I was shocked to see not two, not three, but four different listings for disposable batteries -- including one "mega pack" of 16 AAs. I know it's Christmas time,...more
An Idea to Green Your Grave November 28th, 2008
Solar Powers in Cemetery Help Power Spanish Town
Looking for an idea that can help the people you leave behind? The Spanish town of Santa Coloma de Gramenet has turned its cemetery into something better than a memorial. By installing solar panels on...more
Top 10 Things to Ask When Buying 'Green' Electronics November 25th, 2008
Buying electronics is a chore. Picking the right device takes time, research, and money. Unfortunately, buying green electronics can require even more time and research, and sometimes a little bit more money. But the rewards for...more
Green Tech on Time Magazine's 50 Best Inventions of 2008 October 31st, 2008
Solar Power, Electric Cars, Other Innovations Score High
Okay, there are still two months left to go on 2008, but we've already seen some incredible innovations hit the the market this year. Time Magazine has gone ahead and picked its "50 Best Inventions...more
Even Rechargeable Batteries Need Recycling -- Do You Know How? October 30th, 2008
Have you ever used a rechargeable battery so many times it stops holding a charge? It happens. Even the best rechargeable batteries are only good for so many uses. And yes, when they're dead it's...more
NY Port Authority To Hawk Carbon Credits October 27th, 2008
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will start selling carbon offsets in early 2009. The measure was recently approved and the Port Authority will pay five companies a total of $2.5 million...more
Sometimes the Greenest Technology is Elbow Grease October 24th, 2008
It's fall foliage time here in Maine, and the skyline abounds with brilliant red and yellow leaves in every direction. So does the ground, where the leaves form a crunchy carpet that rustles beneath me...more
Financial Crisis Inspires Investment in Cost-Saving Solar Technologies October 17th, 2008
Solar power is more than just green -- investors are hoping it will earn them a lot of green. You might call it a perfect storm for solar. The world financial markets are in turmoil, energy...more
