Thursday, 30 April 2009

18 Things a New Homeowner Should Do Immediately to Save Money

The Simple Dollar » 18 Things a New Homeowner Should Do Immediately to Save Money
So you’ve just moved into your nice new home. You’ve unloaded the boxes, unpacked most of your stuff, and are just starting to settle into your residence.

Right now is the perfect time to walk through a checklist of ways to save money on your home. Starting on these things as early as possible will allow you to start saving money sooner rather than later.


Tuesday, 7 April 2009

Efficient Power at Any Wind Speed

Efficient Power at Any Wind Speed: Scientific American
"...Wind turbines often also employ a transmission to gear the shaft speed up or down to the sweet spot. But both mechanisms add weight, complexity and cost.

ExRo Technologies in Vancouver is commercializing what should be a better idea: a generator that operates efficiently over a wide speed range. Retrofitted wind turbines could produce as much as 50 percent more power over time, CEO John McDonald states."