electricity

Letting Your Computer Idle Costs You Money April 3rd, 2009

Turn Your Computer Off to Save Energy, Reduce Greenhouse Gases

Do you shut your computer down when you walk away from it, or when you go home for the night? According to a new study, only half of American workers turn their computers off a...more

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

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

An Oyster's Bed of Dreams October 14th, 2008

Electricity May Bring Oysters Back to New York

Once, oysters covered the banks of the great island of Manhattan and were so plentiful, and so good at filtering water that the now murky waters around New York were probably clear.   But, oyster beds...more

On the Go? Charge Your Devices with a Solar-Powered Briefcase June 13th, 2008

Road warriors, are you always looking for a wall outlet to charge your cell phone, GPS, MP3 player or PDA? Well seek no further, my friends, because the outlet you need could soon be hanging...more

New Gadget Can Save You Money on Electricity April 17th, 2008

Identify the Energy Vampires in Your Home or Office

Whether you're at home or in the office, your electric bills these days probably hurt. Not only are they higher than ever, but the impact of all of that electricity generation is spewing greenhouse gases...more